| Full name | Metallurg Rugby Club |
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| Founded | 1967 |
| Location | Novokuznetsk, Russia |
| Ground(s) | Rugby Stadium (Capacity: 2000) |
| Coach(es) | Vladimir Negodin |
| League(s) | Professional Rugby League |
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Metallurg is a Russian rugby club from Kemerovo Oblast. They participate in the Professional Rugby League, the top division of Russian rugby.
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
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