| Rugby league in Sweden | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Sweden |
| Governing body | Sweden Rugby League |
| National team(s) | Sweden |
| Nickname(s) | The Kronor |
| First played | 2008, Olso, Sweden |
Club competitions | |
Audience records | |
| Season | 8,562 - 2011 Sweden Super League season |
The first competitive rugby league in Sweden was the 2nd annual Scandinavian Nines Tournament, hosted by Spartacus Reds in Gothenburg in April 2010.[1] A domestic league was founded in 2011, initially comprising only three small struggling teams - Borås Ravens, Spartacus Reds and Gothenburg Lions.[2]
Sweden competed in their first rugby league international on 30 October 2010 when they travelled over the border and drew 20 – 20 against Norway. The national team has since played 18 matches, winning five and drawing one.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Swedish Rugby League point to unsteady progress". RLEF. 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "Sweden – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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