CSM Constanța is a rugby union team based in Constanța, Romania. It was funded in 2021 and is set to debut in the 2023 season of the top Romanian competition, Liga Națională de Rugby.[1][2] The team succeeds RCJ Farul Constanța, one of the most successful Romanian rugby union teams, and is currently managed by Constantin Gheară.
| Full name | CSM Constanța |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Location | Constanța, Romania |
| President | Constantin Gheară |
| Coach(es) | Radu Mocanu |
| League(s) | Liga Națională de Rugby |
| Official website | |
| www | |
History
editCSM Constanța made its debut in the Liga Națională de Rugby on 27 May 2023, with an away match victory against RC Gura Humorului, the final score being 9-28.[3]
In the same 2023 season, CSM Constanța won the national U20 championship, defeating Dinamo by 32-20.[4]
Current squad
edit| CSM Constanța Liga Națională de Rugby squad[5] | ||
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Props
Hookers
Locks
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Back row
Scrum-halves
Fly-halves
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Centres
Wings
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| (c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players. * denotes players qualified to play for Romania on residency or dual nationality. |
References
edit- ^ Decision to establish CSM Constanta, CSM Constanta official website, 28 December 2021 (Romanian). Retrieved on 15 May 2023.
- ^ Rugby season starts, CSM Constanta registers in the league with 14 teams and in which CSM Stiinta Baia Mare is the en-titre winner, ProSport, 31 March 2023 (Romanian). Retrieved on 15 May 2023.
- ^ Rugby - CSM Constanta victory-debut in the National League, Ziua de Constanța, 27 May 2023. Retrieved on 27 May 2023.
- ^ CSM Constanta, the new U20 champions, rugby.ro, 20 May 2023. Retrieved on 27 May 2023.
- ^ CSM Constanta squad, Romanian Rugby Federation. Retreieved on 27 May 2023.