Men's team
RC Drachten 1
3e klasse Heren NoordOost · 3e Klasse
- RC Greate Pier 115
- 5RC The Big Stones 15
- 6RC Groningen 35
- 7RC Drachten 13
- 8RC The Big Bulls 10
- 9RC Zwolle 20
9 teams · played 3
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Rugby Club Drachten
Club summary
Drachten's rugby club was founded in 1974, after an earlier attempt to establish the game in the town had not lasted. The new side recorded its first win within a year. Its clubhouse later gained a bar and balcony overlooking the pitch.Recent scores
Mentioned in the 19–20 September club results.
Teams this season
Where each side sits in the 2026/27 league table.
Previous seasons
Tables from seasons before 2026/27.
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| Season | RC Drachten 1Men's |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 4th3e klasse |
| 2024/25 | 6th3e klasse |
| 2023/24 | 6th3e klasse |
| 2022/23 | 10thPromoted into this division3e klasse |
| 2021/22 | 1st4e klasse |
| 2020/21 | 2ndRelegated into this division4e klasse |
| 2016/17 | 9th3e klasse |
| 2015/16 | 7th3e klasse |
★ championship · arrows mark a change of division
Club history
A failed 1965 attempt preceded RC Drachten's successful founding
A 2024 local anniversary interview reports an unsuccessful 1965 effort to establish rugby in Drachten. It separately records the later club's first victory within a year of its 1974 founding.
Club essentials
First sessions.
First sessions
Prospective players may join a training without obligation
Checked 12 Aug 2026
Sources
- Governing body
- Rugby Nederland
- Federation directory
- Rugby Nederland club directory