The Grasshopper Club Zurich Rugby Section (GC Rugby) is the rugby section of Grasshopper Club Zürich in Zürich, Switzerland. In 2025/26 its first men's team played in the LNA. The club also has a second men's team, a women's team, sevens, an academy and a Golden Oldies side.
History
It is a section of Grasshopper Club Zürich, under the name Grasshoppers Club Zürich Rugby Section, or GC Rugby. The club's history refers to Rugby Club Zürich (RCZ) in 1972–74.
The men won the 2023 LNA title, beating RC Yverdon 29–25 in the final. In 2025/26 the first team played in the LNA and reached the semi-finals, where it lost 22–20 to Yverdon on 9 May 2026.
Honours
- LNA champions, men: 2023
By the club's count, its men's first XV won national league (NLA) titles in 1989, 2003, 2014, 2020 and 2023.
Ground
The club plays at Allmend Brunau, Allmendstrasse 10, 8002 Zürich. The ground is served by tram 13 and by the Saalsporthalle S-Bahn stop.
Teams and training
As of August 2026, the teams were:
| Team | Details |
|---|---|
| GC Zurich (men's first team) | LNA |
| GC Zurich 2 (men) | Excellence A |
| Valkyries | Women's first XV |
| Swiss Guards Rugby | Men's sevens; the Valkyries also play sevens |
| Zurich Rugby Academy | Youth academy, under-6 to under-18, supported with Rugby Union Zurich |
| Golden Oldies (Swiss Gnomes) | Golden Oldies rugby |
Men's outdoor training in August 2026 was on Tuesday 18:30–20:30 and Thursday 19:00–20:30 at Allmend Brunau. The women trained on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:00 at ASVZ Fluntern. Winter training facilities are published separately. The club welcomes both new and experienced players. In August 2026, annual membership fees ranged from CHF 100 to CHF 400, depending on age and academy status.
Club life
The club's colours are blue and grey. Its motto is "One club, one love". The club supports Krebsliga Zürich, the Zürich cancer league.