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Rugby in Cortona since 2012

From the mud to the heart.

Clanis is Cortona's rugby club. Born among friends, built on respect, courage and determination. Today we're starting again, and there's a place for you too.

2005The idea, in a tavern
2012The club is founded
Wed · 6 pmOpen training
€0Your first session
Our story

It all started in a tavern

It was 2005. Two friends, Santucci and Massarutto, some dry sausage and a couple of glasses of wine in a Cortona osteria. The idea was simple: find a pitch to train on with friends. Within three weeks, five had become thirty.

That's how Clanis was born. A team built from nothing with enthusiasm and dedication, which step by step earned its place in regional rugby. The senior side brought great satisfaction. Then lives changed, families and jobs came along, and without a youth academy it became hard to bring in new players.

Today the tune has changed. Led by those who have always been here and driven by the energy of the young, Clanis is ready to write a new chapter. Together all the way to the try line.

Clanis Rugby
  1. 2005

    The idea is born in a Cortona osteria. In three weeks the players go from 5 to 30.

  2. 2012

    Clanis becomes a club and makes its way in regional rugby.

  3. The hard years

    Without a youth section, new players are scarce. Partnerships with other clubs aren't enough.

  4. Today

    The rebirth, with president Walter Tiberi and the new generation.

    Mattia Zucchini · Simone Bucaletti · Lorenzo Pinceti
You can't stop a river in flood.
The Clanis motto
Inside Clanis

The spirit that unites us

Five things we believe in, on and off the pitch.

Goals

A win is a smile between friends, or a hard word between teammates. The first win is the group, the second is the try. Together we reach both.

Unity

Being part of a group means you're never alone. Whatever the challenge, there's always a teammate by your side.

Nature

Rugby outdoors, close to the earth, in a healthy and safe setting. We breathe sport in the beauty all around us.

The game

The truly strong play fair. We look each other in the eye and face every match with loyalty and respect: a battle between gentlemen.

First steps

Big or small, it makes no difference: there's room for everyone. What really matters is the thrill of being together.

Room for everyone

What age can you start?

From the very young until your legs give out. Message us and we'll tell you which group suits you.

Children

Mini rugby

Running, laughing and learning to be part of a team. The oval ball as a first outdoor game.

Boys and girls

Youth

The group that grows. Training, tournaments and lots of new friends, on and off the pitch.

Adults

Seniors

Whether you've played before or never touched an oval ball, the scrum is waiting for you.

Rugby in pictures

Our gallery

Mud, sand, hugs and the odd Santa hat. Tap a photo to enlarge it.

The third half

It always ends at the table

In rugby the match doesn't end at the whistle. Afterwards everyone sits down together, opponents included, to eat and drink. We call it the third half.

For us it's almost a family matter: Clanis was born over a plate of sausages, and we still take the barbecue very seriously.

Join the scrum

Your first session is free

Want to try rugby? No experience needed and you don't have to be fit already. Come and train with us.

  1. Message Davide or Mattia on WhatsApp to let us know.
  2. Come to the Centoia pitch on a Wednesday at 6 pm.
  3. Bring boots, a shirt and plenty of enthusiasm.
Where and when Every Wednesday · 6 pm Sports ground · Loc. Centoia snc, Cortona (AR)
Davide 339 299 8965 WhatsApp
Mattia 333 328 6673 WhatsApp
Email info@clanisrugbycortona.it
When and where do you train?

Every Wednesday at 6 pm at the sports ground in Loc. Centoia snc, Cortona (AR). You can just turn up, but if you message us first we'll be expecting you.

I've never played. Can I come?

Of course. Most of us started from scratch. The first session is there for you to try it, with no commitment.

What should I bring?

Boots (football boots are fine), shorts, a shirt you don't mind getting dirty and a water bottle. We'll take care of the rest.

How much does it cost?

The trial is free. If you want to stay, we'll explain how registration works.

Is it a dangerous sport?

You learn one step at a time, with the right technique for tackling and falling. Respect for your opponent is the first rule on the pitch.

Our pitch

See you in Centoia

Sports ground · Loc. Centoia snc · Cortona (AR)

At the foot of Cortona. Grass, hills all around and plenty of room to run. We'll see you every Wednesday at 6 pm.

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Our partners

Pushing in the scrum with us

The local businesses that make Clanis possible. Thank you.

UnipolSai
Il Museo ai Borghi
Enotria
Safimet
Perrina Gomme
Caffè Art
Officina Petrucci
Magini Trattori
Fidalma Pepe
Gelateria Sette Voglie
Beerbone
Burgers and Grill
Carrozzeria da Romeo
AF Hair Stylist
LoscaFamily Tattoo
S.F.L. Salumi Formaggi Latticini
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