Clubul Sportiv Universitatea Alba Iulia, also known as CS Universitatea Alba Iulia, or simply as CSU Rugby Alba Iulia, is a Romanian men's rugby team currently playing in the Divizia Națională de Seniori, the second division of Romanian rugby. It was founded in 2007.[1] In March 2019 the team was reactivated by Marius Rotar (historian and researcher at the „1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia) together with some volunteers from Alba Iulia.
| Full name | CSU Alba Iulia |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Location | Alba Iulia, Romania |
| Ground(s) | Stadionul Cetate (Capacity: 18000 manager = Marius Rotar, assistent manager = Mihai Vlas) |
| Coach(es) | Veaceslav Titica, Oleg Istratii |
| Captain(s) | Florin Muresan Coge |
| League(s) | 2024 Divizia Națională de Seniori |
The team represents the men's rugby section of the multi-sport club CSU Alba Iulia, which also include athletics, women's basketball, men's football and powerlifting sections.[2]
CSU Alba Iulia has also played in the last three seasons in the Romanian Sevens League, its best performance being in 2021, the 7th place (from 10 teams) and 2023, the 10th place (from 14 teams).
Current squad
editIn the 2024 edition of the Divizia Națională de Seniori, the current squad is as follows:[3]
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
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References
edit- ^ CSU Alba Iuia Rugby promotes to the highest competitional level, Ziarul Unirea, 30 March 2022. Retrieved on 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Istoricul clubului" [Club history]. csualbaiulia.ro. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.(in Romanian)
- ^ CSU Alba Iulia squad composition, Rugby Romania. Retrieved on 10 May 2022.