Some of the earliest rugby games played in Turkey were between ANZACs and British troops serving in the Dardanelles Campaign during World War I.
With the progress and the determination of the clubs, a Turkish national rugby union team is expected to emerge in the near future.
The Eagles host a tournament each year in Kusadasi open to Turkish and overseas clubs.
The Pumas were founded in October 2003 and have developed into one of the most respected teams competing in the Turkish league with matches being played against the Istanbul Ottomans, Metu Rugby, Samsun, Kadikoy, Bakirkoy.
They have regular test matches with teams from the UN and recently played host to Worcester Rugby Club who enjoyed their tour of Northern Cyprus.