Full name | Rugby Club Walferdange | |
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Union | Luxembourg Rugby Federation | |
Founded | 1990 | |
Location | Walferdange, Luxembourg | |
Ground(s) | Stade Prince Henri | |
President | Christophe Carre | |
Coach(es) | Jean-Jacques Oberst | |
League(s) | Belgian Fourth Division | |
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Official website | ||
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