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4th on Ameland

The Istanbul Ottomans - powered by Castricumse RC - became fourth out of the 64 teams in the Recreationist Class. On day one, six games were won and one game ended in a draw. On day two we made it up to the Semi-Finals, but lost both that game as well as the game for the Third place.

Romanians in Istanbul

The Romanian Nord Master Sport will visit the Ottomans for a friendly game on the 23^rd of May, 2009. You're all invited in cheering for 33 (including refs) hard working men!!

Misfits are needled

The Murphy's Sofia Misfits are needled to play against the Ottomans for the well-respected and traditional Dead-Duck Trophy! The Ottomans lost their trophy to the Misfits two years ago, and they were not able to retain it ever since. This event will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on the 9^th of May, 2009.

League Table

End of season 2007 / 2008

League Table season 2007 / 2008

Latest Game Report

After a 14 - 7 defeat in Norhern Cyprus, The Ottomans played a strong game in Istanbul: 28 - 0 victory against the Cyprus Pumas, gaining advantage in the race for the championship.
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Upcoming Events

Dead-Duck Trophy

The Ottomans will travel to Sofia to compete against the Murphy's Misfits Sofia on the 9^th of May, 2009. The stakes are high: it's all for the Dead-Duck Trophy! Read More

Beach Rugby Fest

The Ottomans will join the world's largest Beach Rugby tournament as a first Turkish team ever: the Ameland Beach Rugby Festival in The Netherlands during the weekend of 19 June, 2009. Read More

Remarkable

Remarkable Players

The season of 2007 / 2008 has ended, and now it is time to vote for the Most Valuable Player of the year! Send your vote to Emre (emre.sapci@gmail.com). The MVP will be anounced during the Champions' party on July 12, 2008 in Bebek.

Welcome to the home of The Ottomans

The founding fathers of the Istanbul Ottomans R.F.C. - Marc Mercier, Dennis Ponds de Vier and Chris Skirrow - decided in 1999 to write history in Turkey. Being in a country where sports like football, basketball, wrestling, and weightlifting are very popular, it must have been odd enough that there was no rugby at all in this country. Soon they realized that they've made the right choice. Not only became the Ottomans a full team, they've also inspired others to team up as well: Kadıköy RC, Bakırköy RC, and the Cyprus Pumas followed shortly.

The year of 2007 - 2008 was the very first year that the Turkish national competition began. Till that year, the Ottomans were visiting neighbouring countries and have participated and represented Turkey in numerous tournaments (both XV as 7s) and friendly games.

Where other Turkish teams are local teams, the expats from all over the world are a significant presence for The Ottomans. The club has represented the following countries: France, Spain, Russia, England, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, and Sri Lanka.

If you're in Turkey for a while and would like to enjoy in every aspect the world of rugby, all we can say is "welcome to the home of The Ottomans".

Train with us!

We're always looking for people who'd like to join us! The trainings are on a Saturday afternoon. Contact us via the contact form!

Did you know?

...That the Ottomans are the first rugby club in Istanbul after the IInd WW; that the Ottomans are the first team to win the Turkish National Rugby Competition; and that the Ottomans are the first Rugby team from Istanbul to have its own 7s team?

Support Us!

Support the Ottomans in their quest to bring Turkish Rugby to the highest level possible, both on a national level as on an international level.

Expats, gather here...

All expatriate rugby lovers staying in Istanbul are gathering at The Ottomans' club. Currently we're representing eight different nationalities. Yes, our world cup is being covered ;-)