RC Zlín

RC Zlín
Full nameRugby Club Zlín
Founded1944 (1944)
LocationZlín, Czech Republic
GroundStadion Mládeže
PresidentCzech Republic Josef Iž
CoachCzech Republic Martin Kotík
CaptainCzech Republic Tomaš Novosád
LeagueExtraliga ragby XV
1st kit
2nd kit

RC Zlín is a Czech rugby union club in Zlín. They currently play in the Extraliga ragby XV.

History

The club was founded in 1944.

In 1982 they undertook a tour to France, paying a visit to the grave of William Webb Ellis in Menton and winning a sevens tournament in Montpellier.

Historical names

  • SK Bat'a Zlín (1947)
  • ZK Bat'a Zlín (1948)
  • Sokol Borostroj Zlín (1948)
  • Sokol Svit (1949)
  • Jiskra Gottwaldov (1953)
  • Spartak Gottwaldov (1953)
  • TJ Gottwaldov (1958)
  • SK Zlín (1990)
  • RC Zlín (1993)