COVID-19 Update

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Due to the government's decision, we will stop all sporting activities from now until at least the end of November. All scheduled games and training sessions in November are therefore cancelled. The adjusted match and training operations this summer gave us the opportunity to continue playing rugby. For this, we are very grateful. Many thanks also ...

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We need your support!

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We have registered our club to the "Vouchers for Clubs" (ger.: Scheine für Vereine) promotion organised by REWE. The principle is very simple. For every 15 € you spend at REWE, you receive a Club voucher. You can then donate that voucher to a club of your choice (hopefully us! 😊) via the REWE Website or App. With every voucher you donate to us...

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NRW Tackle-Corona Cup 2020 Round 3

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Last weekend was the third round of the Tackle-Corona Cup for the Fireballs. The Dwägons were given a well-deserved rest but came to the nearby town of Willich to support the Fireballs. With their first win in the Tackle-Corona Cup and a score of 10:62, our second team were happy with Sunday's efforts. Just like the week before against Solingen and...

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NRW Tackle-Corona Cup Matchday 2

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Our first team, the Dwägons, remains unbeaten on their second match day. On the day of the German reunification, they beat Cologne's first team with a score of 65:12 and took home some important points for the Düsseldorf Dragons. During the first two thirds, the first team managed to build up a 26-Point lead. The last third turned the gam...

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NRW Tackle-Corona Cup 2020

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Our first Game Day finally arrived with a double-header against RSV Köln II and GRC Grashof Essen at home in Düsseldorf. With the pitch in perfect Rugby playing condition and the hygiene protocol and relevant measures in place, we were able to welcome players and spectators into the clubhouse for the 10s Rugby Social Cup. Each game was played in th...

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Open training with the Dragonettes - Many new Faces!

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Wow, the Ladies Rugby Open Training was a great success! In total, we had 23 Ladies on the pitch, who were taught the basics of rugby by our coach Dave and later on chased the ball around the field a bit more. Our great training ended with a beer in hand, some Chili and homemade cake. We all got the chance to meet each other and have some well earn...

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The long wait is over.

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With the crisis we have faced this year, Rugby took a serious hit as a sport. Being a contact sport, it has been impossible to train and play during lockdown. For a few months now, we have been able to return to training, even with the strict guidelines and protocol. These guidelines have recently changed and have allowed us to finally include full...

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New Partnership deal for the Düsseldorf Dragons

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The long search has finally ended. Our new and exclusive partner for Jerseys, equipment and Merchandise is – Canterbury! Started in New Zealand in 1904, Canterbury specialised in the design and manufacture of rugby clothing. Over more than 100 years, Canterbury has become one of the most famous suppliers of rugby clothing and has designed kits for ...

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The Dragons’ youth teams join forces with Aachen and Maastricht

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This coming season, our youth teams will join Aachen and Maastricht (NL) and compete in the Dutch Championship. This decision was based on low numbers within the Dragon's own youth team and the opportunity that comes with playing in the Netherlands due to being able to play more games. This partnership will also give the players great support by a ...

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The Düsseldorf Dragons’ new logo

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We are happy to announce that the famous Welsh Dragon used to represent our Rugby club, the Düsseldorf Dragons, has been refreshed. This new version of our logo combines the original Welsh Dragon with a modern and stylish look. With this new logo, we intent to modernise the image of our club, to express our will to be in-line with our time but also...

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New players wanted! (m/f/d)

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Have you always wanted to try rugby or are you just curious? We love rugby and want to share that with you. We are looking for new players for our men's and women's teams.All shapes and sizes welcome! Our Beginner's course will run on Mondays from 7 til 9 pm (with the ladies team). Mouth guards and appropriate footwear are mandatory. Free...

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UPDATE - Children Training

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After a well-deserved summer break, it is finally time to enjoy some Rugby again. From Saturday, 5th September, we will welcome the children from five to 13 years old on the Dragon's pitch. Due to contact restrictions still in place in NRW, we are still limited to 30 players on the pitch at any time. In order to ensure that all children have a chan...

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The Düsseldorf Dragons at the “Sport im Heimatsommer”

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The Düsseldorf Sportamt project "Sport im Heimatsommer" (previously mentioned in an article) gave the Düsseldorf Dragons a chance to introduce Rugby to children aged 6 to 14. Over the course of the three days, over 600 children visited the event, with a large number taking part in our Rugby group. Overall, the feedback was great and we hope to welc...

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Summer Sport in Düsseldorf - Discover Rugby

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After the last few months of in activity and isolation, the City of Düsseldorf has organised a series of sport activities for children aged 6-14 - all free of charge. Over the course of the event, the children of Düsseldorf will have the opportunity to experience, and take part in, a range of different sports in 5 locations across the City: 4 diffe...

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New: Our Fan Shop is Online!

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You have always wanted to wear the Dragons colours but did not know who to contact to get some of our merchandise? We made it easy for you! Check what's available on the Fan Shop on our website and send us a message with your order. We will be happy to send your order to you. Collection at the club is also possible. It's shopping time 😊!

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Senior Team starts training again!

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Our Senior teams start training again this Thursday at 19h00. The first pre-season training sessions will take place at the Rheinpark, near the Dog park at the level of the Golzheimer Platz. Dates: Thursday 1st August from 19h00 to 21h00Tuesday 6th August from 19h00 to 21h00Thursday 8th August from 19h00 to 21h00 From the 13th August, we are back o...

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November is Movember time!

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Since a few years now, the Düsseldorf Dragons Rugby Club actively supports Movember. But what is Movember? It started as a joke between friends in Australia who decided to grow a "Moustache" in November. They had no specific target at the beginning, it was just for fun. But then came the idea to associate their moustache growing with a charity acti...

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Beautiful photos to be discovered!

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Saturday, 9th November 2019. Our 1st XV hosted BSC Offenbach for their last Home Game before the Winter Break. Although the score doesn't reflect the performance of the Dragons, they fought the full 80 minutes with everything they had. They faced a very strong and high-level Opposition from Offenbach, but the Dragons never gave up and were determin...

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Summary of the last two games of the Dusseldorf Dragons!

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Enter your text here ... 16.11.2019 - Rugby Sport Verein Köln After clearly rattling Cologne at their last Game in Düsseldorf, the Dragons worked tirelessly to build up on the last Derby Score (23:38). Sadly however, Cologne were better prepared for the last Game of the Season (also, the first game of the second half of the season) and dominated at...

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Thank you, goodbye and cheers!

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That's it for the first half of the Season and would like to take the opportunity to thank all Referees, Teams and Fans! Also, we would like to say thanks and Goodbye to our beloved Dragons Steve, Philip and Simba, who will be leaving Düsseldorf soon. Once a Dragon, always a Dragon! We can't wait for the Season to kick off again (and enjoy some col...

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