[3] The Czech Republic has also been popular with touring sides, because of its relatively low beer prices, and historic surroundings.

[3] Rugby union in the Czech Republic is governed by a national body called the Česká Rugbyová Unie (ČSRU).

[5] Josef Rössler-Ořovský, who introduced a number of sports in the then Czechoslovakia, among others skiing and tennis, was originally credited with starting rugby as well back in 1895.

Efforts were made to play the game at the Czech Yacht Club, but a public struggle ensued, and rugby subsequently never really caught on.

Czech rugby took off after 1945, when Zdenek Bárchenék, Eduard Krützner and Bruno Kudrna, helped in games against rivals Poland and Germany[3] Rugby union in the Czech Republic has not been popular historically, but due to its recent international successes, it is gaining more recognition.