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| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1937 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Holders | Dendermonde Rugby Club (2023–24) |
| Website | https://www.rugby.be |
The Belgian Elite League is the top flight men's competition for rugby union in Belgium. It is classified as semi-professional. [1]
As of the 2023/24 season The Elite League has ten teams:
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Sporting Club de Bruxelles was an ephemeric football club in Belgium that existed only for three years. It was founded in 1894 as Ixelles Sporting Club but the name was changed to Sporting Club de Bruxelles before the first Belgian Championship was held in 1895–96. The club finished 3rd behind F.C. Liégeois and Antwerp FC. However, the club withdrew during the next season and was dissolved.
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