Germany national rugby union team

Germany
Union Deutscher Rugby-Verband
Nickname(s) German National Team
Emblem(s) Bundesadler
Coach(es) Kobus Potgieter
Captain(s) Sean Armstrong
Most caps Alexander Widiker (40)
Top scorer Raynor Parkinson (165)
Most tries Marten Strauch (8)
Team kit
Change kit
First international
 France 30 – 5 Germany 
(17 April 1927)
Largest win
 Serbia and Montenegro 0 – 108 Germany 
(12 November 2005)
Largest defeat
 Russia 89 – 6 Germany 
(16 April 2000)
World Cup
Appearances none
Germany playing Belgium in qualifiers for the 2007 Rugby World Cup

Germany is a third-tier rugby union playing nation. Germany currently plays at the second level of European rugby but has never qualified for the Rugby World Cup. The national team first played in 1927, with rugby union in Germany being administered by the German Rugby Federation (Deutscher Rugby-Verband).

The German national team regularly competes in the European Nations Cup, the senior men's rugby tournament for European nations below the Six Nations. Following victory in Division 2A of that tournament in 2007–08, Germany competed in Division One, the top tier of the European Nations Cup, where it suffered defeat in every game and relegation.[1] With the exception of some players who play in France, the German team is still largely an amateur side.[2]

Germany's greatest achievement in men's rugby is arguably the silver medal won at the 1900 Olympic Games.

Germany's declared aim was originally to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England,[3] but it has since lowered this ambition to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.[4]

History

Beginnings

German rugby crest

The German rugby union team's history began on 17 April 1927, when they played France in Paris, losing 5–30. The team established itself in their early years as number two in continental Europe, behind the French. They played 14 tests against their neighbour before the Second World War, winning two of them. As an indication of the team's strength, they did not lose to any team but France until 1937, when Italy beat them 9–7. Because Germany never played any of the Home nations, it is difficult to judge the true strength of the team from that era.

With the outbreak of the war in 1939, rugby came to a halt and Germany only played one more game, against Italy, in 1940. Germany lost almost a complete first XV in the war, and thus came out of it as a much weaker side, never able to repeat its pre-war successes.[5]

Post-Second World War

After an absence of 12 years, Germany, now considerably reduced in size and under the name of Federal Republic of Germany, played its first post-war international in 1952, beating Belgium 16–9. At the same time, in the Eastern part of the country, the German Democratic Republic, the German Democratic Republic national rugby union team was formed. The DRV continued to offer the East German DTSB to play a rugby friendly, but this was always declined by the East.[6]

Until 1965, Germany played friendlies only as there was no European rugby competition it could take part in.

The team also made an appearance at England's home ground, Twickenham Stadium, in 1956, losing 8–26 to Harlequin F.C. on 8 September of that year.[7]

From 1965, it became part of the second tier of FIRA rugby, effectively the third tier of European rugby, the Five nations tournament being outside the FIRA structure. In 1975, it played its first international against a non-European nation, beating Morocco in Hannover.

The team's greatest success in the second half of the 20th century was promotion to the A group of FIRA rugby in 1981. From 1981 to 1983, Germany played ten games at this level, but won just one and were relegated back to the B level. After this, the team dropped briefly to the C level in 1985 but promptly returned to the second tier.

German reunificaton

With the German reunification, in 1991, the German Democratic Republic national rugby union team was dissolved and became part of the Federal Republic's team. In 1994, Horst Kemmling, Germany's long-standing captain, ended his international career, having played a record number of 50 games for Germany from 1976 onwards.[8]

With the reorganisation of the European Nations Cup in 2000, Germany became part of the second division.

Centenary and Barbarians tour

In 2000 the German Rugby Federation celebrated its centenary. Centenary celebrations included a banquet in the Heidelberg Castle and the hosting of the European leg of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Heidelberg, in which the German team came close to upsetting Ireland, who had Gordon D'Arcy in their line-up. The tournament was won by the Welsh team, which featured Andy Marinos and Arwel Thomas.

The highlight of the Centenary season was the Centenary Match against the famous Barbarians. The Barbarians included a host of internationals including Scott Hastings, Peter Stringer, Shaun Longstaff, Jeff Probyn, Frankie Sheahan, Russell Earnshaw, Shaun Connor, John Langford and Derwyn Jones and won 47-19 against a determined German team.

ENC 2006–08

It remained at this level until 2008, when it achieved promotion to the top level, facing Europe's number 7 to 11 teams in 2009 and 2010. Its declared aim at this level was to avoid relegation; qualification for the 2011 Rugby World Cup was not really expected from the team.[9]

With over 8,000 spectators, Germany's home game against the Netherlands in Hanover, at the Rudolf-Kalweit-Stadion in April 2007, achieved the best crowd figures for a rugby match in Germany since the pre-Second World War days.[10]

Germany was unbeaten at home from 12 November 2000, when it lost to Ukraine, until 8 November 2008, when it lost to a Welsh selection.[11]

ENC 2008–10

In March 2009, coach Mark Kuhlmann stepped down after three and a half years in office, while the other two coaches Rudolf Finsterer and Bruno Stolorz, remained in the job. Stolorz was seconded to the German team by the Fédération française de rugby to improve Germany's performance in the sport.[12]

After five losses in the European Nations Cup in 2009, Germany achieved a win in a friendly against Hong Kong late in the year. Germany also managed a 15–12 victory over Switzerland but, as the German team had only one regular player in its side, captain Kehoma Brenner, the team was referred to as Germany A.[13] Mustafa Güngör became Germany's new captain on 8 December 2009, after the retirement of the previous captain Jens Schmidt, and played his first game in this role four days later, against Hong Kong,.[14] Germany fielded eight uncapped players in this game.[15] A planned game against the British Forces in Germany in January 2010 had to be called off twice because of bad weather.

Despite disappointing results on the field and the distinct possibility of Germany being relegated, the sport made some progress in the country in 2009–10. With the admittance of sevens rugby to the Olympic Games, rugby in Germany is now eligible for federal grants. Additionally, the Bundeswehr, the German army, has agreed to admit eight to ten players per year to its sports program, making those players effectively professionals.[16]

In October 2009, the DRV decided to set its aim at playing two friendlies every year in November at home and two in January abroad. It also plans to organise a 10-day tour in Europe every year from 2013.[2]

After disappointing results against Georgia, Portugal and Romania in spring 2010, the teams performance improved against Russia. In its final ENC game against Spain, where a victory by eleven points was needed, Germany played their best game in the campaign yet but nevertheless lost and was relegated. As a consequence, coach Rudolf Finsterer resigned after ten years of service.[1] He was replaced by Torsten Schippe in July 2010,[17] with South African Jakobus Potgieter as Schippes assistant.[18]

ENC 2010–12

Germany suffered a defeat in its opening game of the 2010–2012 European Nations Cup First Division B, losing to Poland 17–22 after leading 17–9 at half time. The defeat was seen as unnecessary by the President of the German Rugby Federation, Claus-Peter Bach, but he also considered Poland's victory as deserved. Germany went into the match with a new coach and assistant, a new captain, Alexander Widiker and five uncapped players.[19]

Germany finally achieved its first win in the ENC since 26 April 2008, when it beat the Netherlands in Amsterdam on 27 November 2010. Its last victory in the European competition had come at the same place against the same opposition, just over 31 month earlier.[20]

After a disappointing first half of the campaign, where Germany only won one of its five games, the team improved and won three in the second half, consequently finishing fourth overall out of six teams. With the final game against Moldova, Germany's captain Alexander Widiker played his 50th game for his country, thereby equaling Horst Kemmling's record.[21]

ENC 2012–14

Germany again competed in the European Nations Cup First Division B in 2012–2014, once more facing Poland, Moldova and the Czech Republic. Additionally, it also competed against the Ukraine, relegated from the A group, and Sweden, promoted from the Second Division. Germany's first match was on 27 October when it played Ukraine at home.[22] Before that the team played an unofficial warm up match against the New Zealand Ambassador’s XV on 13 October 2012, a team that featured former All Black Keith Lowen in its ranks,[23] and ended in a 22–20 victory for Germany.[24]

Germany won its opening match against the Ukraine 46–28, a game in which captain Alexander Widiker became the country's record international rugby union player with 51 games.[25] After a loss to Poland, Germany finished 2012 with a win over Moldova. The German team lost a warm up match to a Welsh student selection in February 2013 before winning its first competitive match in 2013, against Czech Republic, 27-8. Germany finished the first phase of the campaign with a 73-17 victory over Sweden.[26]

Germany's coach Torsten Schippe resigned from his post in April 2013, citing work commitments as the reason, despite achieving good results with his team.[27]

Schippe was replaced by his assistant Kobus Potgieter as coach of the German team.[28] Germany started the autumn of 2013 with two wins in friendlies against the B team of the Czech Republic and the New Zealand Ambassador’s XV, the later with former All Black captain Taine Randell in its ranks.[29] It then won its away match against the Ukraine before winning at home against Poland, thereby taking back the lead in its division.[30][31] Germany lost its last game of 2013, 15–30 to Moldova, but won comfortably 76–12 against the Czech Republic in April 2014. This game was to be the 58th and last for German captain and record international Alexander Widiker as he retired from international rugby after that.[32]

Germany's last game of the 2012–14 campaign was against Sweden on 26 April where a bonus point win would guarantee the side the championship, promotion and an advancement in the Rugby World Cup qualifying.[33] Germany won the game 45–20 to advance to a play-off game against the Netherlands in the 2015 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification,[34] which they won 17-7. They played Russia for a chance to qualify for the Repechage and lead 20–17 up to the 77th minute but eventually lost 20–31 and were knocked out of the qualifying.[35]

ENC 2014–16

Germany played two warm up matches in 2014. Germany played a match against the New Zealand Ambassadors XV which it won 21–19.[36] Germany then lost to Namibia 58–20.[37][38]

Germany is competing in the European Nations Cup First Division 1A in 2014–16. It is facing Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Russia and Spain in this competition, the same opponents it faced at its last stint at this level when it lost all ten games and was relegated. Germany began its ENC campaign in February 2015 with a 8–64 loss against Georgia. It also lost the following four games against Russia, Portugal, Romania and Spain. Germany thereby ended the first half of the 2014–16 campaign in sixth and last place with just one point out of five games, a bonus point earned against Rumania.[39]

Germany played two friendlies against Brazil, on 28 November in Blumenau, and 4 December in São Paulo as warm-up matches for the upcoming European Nations Cup games.[40] In the first-ever game against a South American opponent Germany won 29–12 and thereby climbed to 27th spot in the world ranking.[41]

Competitions

The performance of the German team since introduction of the European Nations Cup in 2000.

European Nations Cup

Years Division Position Promotion /
Relegation
2000 Second Division 5th —
2001 Second Division 3rd —
2002–2004 Second Division 2nd —
2006–2008 Second Division 1st Promoted
2008–2010 First Division 6th Relegated
2010–2012 Division 1B 4th —
2012–2014 Division 1B 1st Promoted
2014–2016 Division 1A 6th ongoing

Rugby World Cup qualifying

Year Division Position
2001–2002 2003 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification – Round 2 – Pool A 2nd
2004–2006 2007 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification – Round 3 – Play-off Losing finalist
2008–2010 2011 Rugby World Cup — Europe qualification — ENC Division 1 6th
2012–2014 2015 Rugby World Cup — Europe qualification — Round 6 Lost to Russia 20–31

Recent matches

The matches of the German national team during the past three years:[42][43]

 Rugby – recent German internationals
Date Location Opposition Result Tournament Report
9 March 2013 Prague  Czech Republic 27–8 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
6 April 2013 Hamburg  Sweden 73–17 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
26 October 2013 Kharkiv  Ukraine 28–16 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
9 November 2013 Berlin  Poland 43–13 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
16 November 2013 Chișinău  Moldova 15–30 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
5 April 2014 Heidelberg  Czech Republic 76–12 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
26 April 2014 Enköping  Sweden 45–20 2012-14 European Nations Cup First Division Report
10 May 2014 Amsterdam  Netherlands 17-7 2015 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification Report
24 May 2014 Hamburg  Russia 20–31 2015 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification Report
29 October 2014 Windhoek  Namibia 20–58 Friendly
7 February 2015 Heusenstamm  Georgia 8–64 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
14 February 2015 Pforzheim  Russia 22–46 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
28 February 2015 Lisbon  Portugal 3–11 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
14 March 2015 Heidelberg  Romania 12–17 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
21 March 2015 Madrid  Spain 16–48 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
28 November 2015 Blumenau  Brazil 29–12 Friendly Report
4 December 2015 São Paulo  Brazil 31–7 Friendly
6 February 2016 Tbilisi  Georgia 7–59 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
13 February 2016 Sochi  Russia 20–46 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division Report
27 February 2016 Hanover  Portugal 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division
12 March 2016 Bucharest  Romania 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division
19 March 2016 Cologne  Spain 2014-16 European Nations Cup First Division

Squad

The following players are part of the German team as of November 2014.[44][45]

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Steven Harrington Wing (1989-10-25) 25 October 1989 7 Germany West Mon RFC
Michail Tyumenev Hooker (1991-10-07) 7 October 1991 7 Germany DSV 78 Hannover
Christopher Kleebauer Hooker (1990-01-18) 18 January 1990 1 Germany Heidelberger RK
Arthur Zeiler Prop (1988-03-25) 25 March 1988 21 Germany Heidelberger RK [46]
Marcus Bender Prop (1988-05-28) 28 May 1988 6 Germany TSV Handschuhsheim[47]
Paul Weiss Prop (1991-09-14) 14 September 1991 3 Germany SC Neuenheim[47]
Chris Howells Prop 6 Germany TV Pforzheim
Samy Füchsel Prop (1992-07-28) 28 July 1992 12 Germany Berliner RC
Manuel Wilhelm Lock (1991-12-15) 15 December 1991 32 Germany RG Heidelberg
Benjamin Danso Lock (1984-01-09) 9 January 1984 22 Germany RG Heidelberg[48]
Robert Mohr Lock (1978-08-25) 25 August 1978 12
Benedikt Scherrer Lock (1986-08-14) 14 August 1986 1 Germany Heidelberger TV[48]
Tim Menzel Scrum-half (1992-01-01) 1 January 1992 7 Germany TSV Handschuhsheim
Rafael Pyrasch Scrum-half (1986-08-06) 6 August 1986 12 Germany TSV Victoria Linden[49]
Sean Armstrong (c) Scrum-half 17 Germany Heidelberger RK
Alexander Hug Flanker (1984-08-29) 29 August 1984 0 Germany TSV Handschuhsheim
Kehoma Brenner Flanker (1986-01-12) 12 January 1986 32 Germany Heidelberger RK
Ansgar Ruhnau Number 8 (1990-05-06) 6 May 1990 2 Germany Heidelberger RK[50]
Rob May Number 8 18
Raynor Parkinson Fly-half 0 Germany Heidelberger RK
Chris Hilsenbeck Fly-half (1992-01-10) 10 January 1992 4 France US Colomiers Football
Lars Eckert Centre (1983-11-24) 24 November 1983 21 Germany SC Neuenheim
Carlos Soteras-Merz Centre (1990-10-26) 26 October 1990 7 Germany TV Pforzheim
Anjo Buckmann Centre (1989-03-01) 1 March 1989 17 Germany Heidelberger RK
Pieter Johannes Jordaan Centre (1977-06-21) 21 June 1977 0 Germany Heidelberger RK
Clemens von Grumbkow Centre (1983-07-22) 22 July 1983 26 Germany Heidelberger RK [51][52]
Robert Hittel Centre (1992-07-19) 19 July 1992 2 Germany Heidelberger TV
Steffen Liebig Wing (1989-06-30) 30 June 1989 14 Germany Heidelberger RK
Hendrik van der Merwe Wing (1989-04-26) 26 April 1989 2 Germany Heidelberger RK
Benjamin Simm Wing (1986-01-06) 6 January 1986 21 Germany DSV 78 Hannover
Mark Sztyndera Wing (1986-02-28) 28 February 1986 14 France Stade Niortais
Marten Strauch Wing (1986-09-25) 25 September 1986 24 Germany SC Neuenheim
Phil Szczesny Wing (1992-12-03) 3 December 1992 0 Germany DSV 78 Hannover
Kieran Manawatu Fullback (1986-07-28) 28 July 1986 8 Germany SC 1880 Frankfurt

Germany captains

The following players have captained Germany in the recent past:

Captain Years
Horst Kemmling –1994
Dirk Kuhnen 1995–1998
Mark Schulze 1998–1999
Mark Kuhlmann 1999–2003
Colin Grzanna 2007–2008
Jens Schmidt –2009
Mustafa Güngör 2009–2010
Alexander Widiker 2010–2014
Sean Armstrong 2014

Germany coaches

The following coaches have led Germany in the recent past:

Coach Years
Germany Helmut Flügge 1959–1969
Germany Klaus Wesch 1969–1981
Germany Fritz Raupers 1981–1988
France Robert Antonin 1988–1990
France Jean-Claude Rutault 1990–1992
Romania Petre Ianusevici 1992–2000
Germany Torsten Schippe 2000–2001
Germany Rudolf Finsterer 2001–2010
Germany Torsten Schippe 2010–2013
South Africa Kobus Potgieter 2013–

Silver medal team 1900

Germany, represented by SC 1880 Frankfurt, at the 1900 Summer Olympics

The following players were part of the team that won the silver medal at the 1900 Summer Olympics:[53]

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