Sport | Rugby union |
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Country | Netherlands |
Continent | Europe |
The Ereklasse is the highest tier of the national rugby union competition in the Netherlands.
Team | Wins |
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RC Hilversum | 19 |
Haagsche RC | 14 |
LRC DIOK | 13 |
Amsterdamse AC | 11 |
Castricumse RC | 8 |
DSR-C | 6 |
RC 't Gooi | 4 |
ARVC | 2 |
Rotterdamse RC | 1 |
Te Werve RFC | 1 |
RC The Dukes | 1 |
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