Young Rugby Players Impress at the Zagreb Open Championship
ZAGREB, October 11, 2025 – A beautiful Saturday morning at the Rudeš Rugby Centre brought top-quality rugby action from the youngest players. The Zagreb Open Championship for the U12 category gathered teams from Rugby Club Mladost, Rugby Club Zagreb, and Rugby Club Lokomotiva for a fun tournament full of fair play and true rugby spirit.
Talent and Fair Play Take Center Stage
The tournament was a real treat for all rugby enthusiasts. The matches were filled with exciting moves and technical skills that promise a bright future for Croatian rugby. The young players showed that mastering rugby skills and embracing the sport’s values are far more important than the results themselves.
RK Zagreb played two matches where the score was secondary. Every player had the chance to showcase their abilities and talent on the field, while the atmosphere reflected what makes rugby special — competitive yet friendly and full of respect.
A Social Finish to a Sporting Day
After the matches, all participants gathered at the Rugby Club Zagreb clubhouse to enjoy a shared meal and friendly atmosphere. Moments like these build friendships that go beyond club rivalries and strengthen the future rugby community.
A big thank-you goes to Mladost and Lokomotiva for coming prepared to play and delivering great matches. Events like this are vital for the development of our youngest players.
A Bright Future Ahead
Congratulations to all U12 players and their coaches for their excellent play and true rugby spirit. The day at Rudeš proved that the youth categories of Croatian rugby are growing and developing in the right direction.
Tournaments like this — focused on skill development, fair play, and camaraderie — are the foundation on which the sport’s future is built. The young rugby players returned home with smiles, new experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you once again to RK Mladost and RK Lokomotiva for attending and contributing to such quality matches.
Congratulations to the coaches, players, parents, and organizers who made this successful tournament possible.
Bab šik!