Heidelberg Räuber Cup presents

19 – 20 June 2027

📍 Harbigweg 9 · Heidelberg · Germany

The region’s international youth rugby tournament. Three age categories, 48 teams from all over Europe — and an unforgettable weekend for over 500 kids.

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48 Teams
500+ Kids
5+ Countries
12+ Clubs

Three age categories

Räuber Cup 2027 · 12 teams per category

U8

Up to 8 years

  • Format 5 v 5
  • Substitutions Rolling (re-entry allowed)
  • Ball Size 3
  • Pitch 30 × 20 m
  • Playing time up to 75 min / 7 games
  • Kicking Not allowed
  • Scrum No scrum
  • Hand-off Allowed
  • Lineout None – short restart

U10

Up to 10 years

  • Format 7 v 7
  • Substitutions Rolling (re-entry allowed)
  • Ball Size 3
  • Pitch 50 × 30 m
  • Playing time up to 105 min / 7 games
  • Kicking Allowed
  • Scrum No scrum
  • Hand-off Allowed
  • Lineout None – short restart

U12

Up to 12 years

  • Format 10 v 10
  • Substitutions Rolling (re-entry allowed)
  • Ball Size 4
  • Pitch 56 × 45 m
  • Playing time up to 130 min / 7 games
  • Kicking Allowed
  • Scrum Passive scrum, 5 players (3/2)
  • Hand-off Allowed
  • Lineout Thrower + 2–4 jumpers + lifter

Youth rugby on the RGH grounds

Aerial impressions · with sound

Preview: youth rugby on the RGH grounds

Räuber Cup 2027 · Heidelberg

Welcome to the
Räuber Cup

The Heidelberg Räuber Cup is the international youth rugby tournament in Heidelberg. It brings young players from all over Europe to Heidelberg — for two days full of sport, team spirit, and unforgettable experiences.

The tournament takes place on the club grounds in Heidelberg and is open to the U8, U10 and U12 age categories. With up to 48 teams from 5 countries and over 500 participating kids, the Räuber Cup is one of the biggest youth rugby events in the region.

The Räuber Cup is about more than winning: it’s about the joy of the game, new friendships and a shared passion for rugby.

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Heidelberg Räuber Cup — youth rugby tournament

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    19–20 June 2027

    Location & directions

    • Address Rudergesellschaft Heidelberg 1898 e.V. – Rugby Department
      Harbigweg 9
      69124 Heidelberg
    • Public transport S-Bahn to Heidelberg main station, then bus/tram
    • Parking Limited on-site parking.
      Recommendation: use Park & Ride.
    • Contact info@raeubercup.com
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    Räuber Cup 2027 · Heidelberg

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