Pingvin Rugby Club is a rugby union team based in Trelleborg, Sweden. Founded in 1962, it is one of the most successful and long-standing rugby clubs in the country. The team competes in the Allsvenskan, the top division of Swedish rugby.
Pingvin Rugby Club was established by local players and British expatriates in 1962. The name Pingvin (Swedish for "penguin") symbolizes the club’s unity, endurance, and adaptability. Since its founding, the club has been a pillar of rugby development in southern Sweden and a regular title contender in national competitions.
The club won its first Swedish national championship in 1986 and has since gone on to secure multiple national titles. It maintains a notable rivalry with Exiles RFC based in Stockholm.
Pingvin plays its home matches at Trelleborg Rugby Arena. The venue hosts senior league games, junior rugby, and community events. It is known for its supportive local fanbase and community-friendly environment.
Coaching and Leadership
Chairman: Daniel Sorensson
Head Coach: Karl Savimaki
Assistant Coach: Simba
Team Captain: Haydon Turnor
Team Colours and Uniform
Pingvin’s traditional team colours are black and white. The home kit typically features white shirts with black horizontal hoops, black shorts, and black socks.
Youth and Development
The club runs a comprehensive development program, featuring:
Mini rugby (ages 6+)
Youth teams across age groups (U12, U14, U16, U18)
A growing women’s team
Pingvin is an important advocate for grassroots rugby in the Skåne region and often collaborates with schools and local organizations.
Recent Performance
Pingvin remains a consistent contender in the Allsvenskan and regularly reaches the playoff stages. The team is recognized for its structured defense, strong set-pieces, and physically disciplined style of play.
Pingvin Rugby Club was established by local players and British expatriates in 1962. The name Pingvin (Swedish for "penguin") symbolizes the club’s unity, endurance, and adaptability. Since its founding, the club has been a pillar of rugby development in southern Sweden and a regular title contender in national competitions.
The club won its first Swedish national championship in 1986 and has since gone on to secure multiple national titles. It maintains a notable rivalry with Exiles RFC based in Stockholm.
Pingvin plays its home matches at Trelleborg Rugby Arena in Trelleborg. The venue hosts senior league games, junior rugby, and community events. It is known for its supportive local fanbase and community-friendly environment.
Coaching and Leadership
Head Coach: Karl Savimaki
Assistant Coach: Simba
Team Captain: Haydon Turner
Youth and Development
The club runs a comprehensive development program, featuring:
Mini rugby (ages 6+)
Youth teams across age groups (U12, U14, U16, U18)
A growing women’s team
Pingvin is an important advocate for grassroots rugby in the Skåne region and often collaborates with schools and local organizations.
Player Roster
Current Squad
As of the 2025 season, Pingvin Rugby Club's First XV and matchday squad includes:
Starting XV
No.
Name
Position
1
Keegan Koedooder
Loosehead Prop
2
Martin Altamirano
Hooker
3
Illia Voda
Tighthead Prop
4
Alex Tymchenko
Lock
5
Zach Klassen
Lock
6
Daniel Nilsson
Blindside Flanker
7
Nathaniel Cickovski
Openside Flanker
8
Linus Ahlgren
Number Eight
9
Valdemar Mortensen
Scrum-half
10
Jaak Dye
Fly-half
11
Kevin Lagertz
Left Wing
12
Sigge Petersson
Inside Centre
13
Arno Du Plessis
Outside Centre
14
Imer Kohzani
Right Wing
15
Haydon Turner (C)
Fullback
Replacements
No.
Name
Role
16
Armir Kohzani
Front Row Replacement
17
Allan Van de Kerckhove
Front Row Replacement
18
Maxwell Cox
Forward Replacement
19
Jake Boulding
Forward Replacement
20
Lukas Karlsson
Utility Forward
21
Jalmar Andersson
Scrum-half / Back Replacement
22
Hampus Gerdrup
Backline Replacement
23
André Koivisto
Backline Replacement
Current Squad
As of the 2025 season, Pingvin Rugby Club's First XV and matchday squad includes:
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