Parma Rugby
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Rugby Parma F.C. is an Italian rugby union
club. They are based in Parma
in Emilia-Romagna
. They were known as Overmach Rugby Parma for sponsorship reasons.
In the fifties Parma won three Italian championships (1949–1950, 1954–1955 and 1956–1957). In the sixties they won two youth championships (1961–1962 and 1966–1967). In 1973-1974 and 1987-1988 the team were relegated only to return immediately to the top flight. From the 1993-1994 to 1997-1998 they played in Seria A2. In 1998-1999 they were back in Seria A (renamed Super 10
).
On 2 June 2006, Parma defeated Newport Gwent Dragons
of Wales 24-15 in the Heineken Cup 24th Place Play-off at Rodney Parade
to claim the 24th and final spot in the 2006-07 Heineken Cup
. In doing so they became the first Italian team to win the end of season Heineken Cup play-off (a match regularly contested between teams from the Celtic League
and the Italian Super 10
), and ensured Italy would have three entrants in the competition, equal with Wales and Ireland, and one more than Scotland.
and an Under 20's team. They will be based at Stadio XX Aprile, Moletolo, Parma. In 2010/2011 the new club will also compete in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Each merging club will maintain independent youth sections up to Under 20 level. The merger was made necessary by the formation of Aironi
to compete in the Magners League from 2010/2011. Both clubs are shareholders in Aironi. With the best players and sponsorship now being concentrated in Aironi the clubs could not financially field individual professional rugby teams.
Also separately in June 2010 GranDucato Parma Rugby was formed by the merger of Gran Parma, Rugby Viadana and Rugby Colorno.
Rugby Parma still maintains a youth section independent of Crusaders Rugby up to Under 20's. Promising players will be funneled into Crusaders when they reach this age, and hopefully onto Aironi and the national team.
European Challenge Cup
Heineken Cup
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
club. They are based in Parma
Parma
Parma is a city in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna famous for its ham, its cheese, its architecture and the fine countryside around it. This is the home of the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world....
in Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia–Romagna is an administrative region of Northern Italy comprising the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna. The capital is Bologna; it has an area of and about 4.4 million inhabitants....
. They were known as Overmach Rugby Parma for sponsorship reasons.
History
The club was founded in 1931 by Gianni Penzi, Mario Pirazzoli and Peter Zini. In the following years the university organized friendly games, then began official competitions. In 1935 Parma joined the Italian first division. As a result of a break with the university in 1946, Rugby Parma was founded.In the fifties Parma won three Italian championships (1949–1950, 1954–1955 and 1956–1957). In the sixties they won two youth championships (1961–1962 and 1966–1967). In 1973-1974 and 1987-1988 the team were relegated only to return immediately to the top flight. From the 1993-1994 to 1997-1998 they played in Seria A2. In 1998-1999 they were back in Seria A (renamed Super 10
Super 10 (Italian premiership)
The withdrawal of Viadana and Benetton Treviso from the league has been compounded by club mergers. Rugby Viadana, Gran Parma and Colorno have merged to form GranDucato Rugby. Overmach Parma and Noceto have merged to form Crociati, both new clubs to be based in Parma. These changes created 2...
).
On 2 June 2006, Parma defeated Newport Gwent Dragons
Newport Gwent Dragons
Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup...
of Wales 24-15 in the Heineken Cup 24th Place Play-off at Rodney Parade
Rodney Parade
Rodney Parade is a stadium in the city of Newport, south Wales. Located on the east bank of the River Usk in Newport city centre it is primarily used for rugby matches and is the home ground of Newport RFC and the Newport Gwent Dragons regional team.-History:...
to claim the 24th and final spot in the 2006-07 Heineken Cup
2006-07 Heineken Cup
The 2006–07 Heineken Cup was the 12th edition of the European Heineken Cup rugby union club tournament. The pool draw took place on 21 June at Twickenham. The pool stages started on 20 October and concluded in January, going for six rounds...
. In doing so they became the first Italian team to win the end of season Heineken Cup play-off (a match regularly contested between teams from the Celtic League
Celtic League (rugby union)
The Celtic League is an annual rugby union competition involving professional sides from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales....
and the Italian Super 10
Super 10
Super 10 may refer to:*Super 10 , the national rugby union competition in Italy*Super 10 , a Southern Hemisphere rugby union competition held between 1993 and 1995 which predated the Super 12...
), and ensured Italy would have three entrants in the competition, equal with Wales and Ireland, and one more than Scotland.
Crociati Rugby FC
Crociati Rugby FC was formed in June 2010 by the merger of Overmach Rugby Parma FC and Noceto Rugby FC. The club will have a senior team that will compete in the Super 10Super 10
Super 10 may refer to:*Super 10 , the national rugby union competition in Italy*Super 10 , a Southern Hemisphere rugby union competition held between 1993 and 1995 which predated the Super 12...
and an Under 20's team. They will be based at Stadio XX Aprile, Moletolo, Parma. In 2010/2011 the new club will also compete in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Each merging club will maintain independent youth sections up to Under 20 level. The merger was made necessary by the formation of Aironi
Aironi
Aironi Rugby are an Italian professional rugby club competing in the RaboDirect Pro12 and the Heineken Cup. They represent the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia Romagna.- Home ground :...
to compete in the Magners League from 2010/2011. Both clubs are shareholders in Aironi. With the best players and sponsorship now being concentrated in Aironi the clubs could not financially field individual professional rugby teams.
Also separately in June 2010 GranDucato Parma Rugby was formed by the merger of Gran Parma, Rugby Viadana and Rugby Colorno.
Rugby Parma still maintains a youth section independent of Crusaders Rugby up to Under 20's. Promising players will be funneled into Crusaders when they reach this age, and hopefully onto Aironi and the national team.
European Challenge CupEuropean Challenge CupThe European Challenge Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup, is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup. The cup was known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005. The European...
| Season | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 92 | 262 |
| 2001-02 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 127 | 162 |
| (Shield) 2002-2003 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 90 |
| 2002-03 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 82 |
| (Shield) 2003-2004 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 150 | 128 |
| 2003-04 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 58 |
| 2004-05 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 116 |
| 2005-06 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 74 | 206 |
| 2007-08 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 104 | 157 |
| 2008-09 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 165 | 120 |
| 2009-10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 145 |
| 2010-11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 178 |
Heineken CupHeineken CupThe Heineken Cup is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup involving leading club, regional and provincial teams from the six International Rugby Board countries in Europe whose national teams compete in the Six Nations Championship: England, France, Ireland,...
| Season | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 2006-07 Heineken Cup The 2006–07 Heineken Cup was the 12th edition of the European Heineken Cup rugby union club tournament. The pool draw took place on 21 June at Twickenham. The pool stages started on 20 October and concluded in January, going for six rounds... |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 271 |
Current squad
2010/2011Notable Former players
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