Kauno regbio klubas „Ąžuolas“ (RC „Ąžuolas“) is a rugby union club in Kaunas, Lithuania. It has men's and women's teams and a children's academy. In 2025 it played in the Baltic Rugby TOP lyga as Kauno „Ąžuolas“.
History
The club traces its history to 1961, when Kaunas hosted what the club calls the first rugby match in Lithuania, between teams from the provisional and the actual capital. Kaunas beat Vilnius 26–11 in front of 7,000 spectators. A youth side followed in 1975, and in 1989 the adult team Ąžuolas was formed from the matured former youth players.
In the 2025 Baltic Rugby TOP lyga the club lost the third-place match 34–12 to Baltrex-Šiauliai. The club's website used the name Kauno „Ąžuolas - Šildykis“ for the team's 2026 fixtures.
Honours
Early honours given in the club's profile on the Lithuanian Rugby Federation website:
- Lithuanian rugby championship: silver medal, 1993.
- Dariaus ir Girėno cup: 1995.
Ground
The club plays its matches at the stadium of the Kaunas sports school „Gaja“ (Kauno sporto mokyklos „Gaja“ stadionas). The Lithuanian Rugby Federation gives the club's address as Krėvės pr. 63, Kaunas.
Teams and training
The club has a men's team and a women's team. Its academy offers rugby for children in Kaunas, and parents can register a child for training online. The club also publishes reasons to take up rugby under the heading "Kodėl verta sportuoti regbį?" ("Why take up rugby?").
Club life
The club's slogan is "Kaunas – regbio miestas" ("Kaunas – city of rugby"). Its academy sets out its principles under English names such as "Sweep the Sheds".