The squads.
Three men's XVs — the 3rd entered jointly with RCA — a women's XV and a full youth section: around 500 players, with youth from age six and adult rugby from 18+, all under one set of colours.
Men
- 1st XVEreklasse · Dutch top division
- 2nd XVEersteklasse · one tier below
- 3rd XVSocial rugby · adult players of all ages
Women
- 2024–25National champions
- 2025–26Ereklasse finalists
Youth
- Age 6+Guppen to Colts
- Seven groupsGuppen through Colts
Men's rugby.
The men's section runs three XVs — the 3rd is entered jointly with Rugby Club Amsterdam — more than 100 players of 20-plus nationalities across the senior squads. The 1st XV plays in the Ereklasse, the Dutch top division. The 2nd XV enters the Eersteklasse, one tier below, for 2026–27 after a fourth promotion in four seasons.
For 2026–27 the 1st XV is coached by Daniel Geurs, a Sydney-born coach appointed in May 2026 after twelve years in Sydney's Shute Shield, two in the Netherlands and a spell coaching Singapore's national team.
- Squads
- 1st · 2nd · 3rd XV3rd XV entered jointly with RCA
- First XV
- Ereklasse · Dutch top division10th of 12 in 2025–26 · place retained
- Second XV
- Eersteklasse · one tier below the EreklassePromoted — four seasons up in a row
- Training
- Tuesday & Thursday · 19:30–21:00Sportpark De Eendracht
- Director of Rugby
- Gary Jefferiesg.jefferies@aacrugby.com
- Performance
- Topsport Amsterdam partnershipPhysio, S&C, dietary & housing support for elite players
- Follow
- @aacrugbyClub Instagram
AAC's 3rd XV is the social men's side for adult players of all ages (18+) who prefer social rugby or have less predictable availability. AAC enters the side jointly with Rugby Club Amsterdam.
Women's rugby.
Eight-time national champions and 2024–25 Dames Ereklasse winners, AAC's women are the second most successful women's club in the Netherlands all-time — behind only SRC Thor (12 titles), ahead of RUS Utrecht (6). They reached the 2025–26 final on 30 May and finished runners-up to RC Waterland.
First-time and experienced players train together in one XV on Tuesday and Thursday. The squad plays in the Dames Ereklasse and meets for club events throughout the season. Five AAC women feature in the Netherlands' senior and development pools.
- Squad
- One XV
- All-time
- 2nd in the women's record book8 titles · behind SRC Thor (12)
- Most recent title
- 2024–2517–0 v RUS · Amsterdam · 25 May 2025
- 2025–26 final
- Lost 12–39 v RC Waterland30 May 2026 · runners-up
- Training
- Tuesday & Thursday · 19:30–21:00Sportpark De Eendracht
- In the Oranje
- Sydney de Weijer, Netherlands THPNamed in the Rugby Europe Championship 2025 Team of the Tournament
- Follow
- @aacwrugbyWomen's Instagram
Youth rugby.
Children train in seven groups, from Guppen through to Colts. Each group follows the Rugby Nederland rules for its age.
See the 2026–27 age groups, training times, trial details, coaches and confidential safety contact.
- Training
- Tuesday & Thursday · 18:00–19:30Colts 19:00–20:30
- Youth enquiries
- Contact AAC Youth RugbyAsk about a group, trial or membership fee
- jeugd@aacrugby.com
- Follow
- @aacrugbyClub Instagram
| Team | Age |
|---|---|
| Guppen | Up to 6 |
| Turven | From 6 |
| Benjamins | From 8 |
| Minis | From 10 |
| Cubs | From 12 |
| Juniors | From 14 |
| Colts | From 16 |
Getting started.
Players can start rugby at AAC at any stage. Many members played their first game here after arriving in Amsterdam and looking for a way into the city. Coaching starts with the basics.
The simplest step is to come to a session. Bring sports clothes, boots and a mouthguard for your first training.
- Just turn upSenior training is Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Sportpark De Eendracht; exact times are listed in each section above.
- Choose social rugbyAdult players of all ages (18+) can choose the 3rd XV for social rugby with flexible week-to-week attendance.
- First-time playersCoaching starts with the basics and builds from there.
- Email aheadEmail the club first and someone will meet you at your first session.
The honours register.
AAC Rugby originated from the athletics club AAC. This heritage is reflected in the list below of honorary members, honorary chairpersons, and members of merit. Without the unwavering dedication of these individuals, AAC Rugby would not be the club it is today.
We are therefore deeply grateful for all the time, energy, and commitment that the members listed below have invested in AAC Rugby entirely on a voluntary basis and without any form of compensation. Their contribution has played an invaluable role in shaping and sustaining our club.
The clubhouse register was updated 27 January 2024. The section column preserves whether each appointment was recorded under Athletics, Athletics & rugby, or Rugby.
Honorary chairs
| Name | Appointed | Section |
|---|---|---|
| R. Sakes Jr. | 29 Jan 1920 | Athletics |
| J.H. van Lunteren | 16 Feb 1971 | Rugby |
Honorary life members
| Name | Appointed | Section |
|---|---|---|
| R. Sakes Jr. | 23 Nov 1923 | Athletics |
| Kapitein P.W. Scharroo | 20 Feb 1925 | Athletics |
| A. Ras | 25 Dec 1929 | Athletics |
| E. Kossak | 7 Oct 1935 | Athletics & rugby |
| A.G. Glas | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| J.C. van Vught | 24 Aug 1954 | Rugby |
| H. Swaanswijk | 10 Feb 1964 | Athletics & rugby |
| H.F. Reinders | 10 Feb 1964 | Athletics & rugby |
| A.F.C. Toscani | 18 Dec 1964 | Athletics & rugby |
| J. Madsen Sr. | 18 Dec 1964 | Athletics & rugby |
| J.H. van Lunteren | 11 Aug 1970 | Athletics & rugby |
| P. Tolsma | 27 Aug 2003 | Rugby |
| H. Nederlof | 2 Oct 2006 | Rugby |
| G. de Vries | 22 Sep 2009 | Rugby |
| A. Stoffels | 5 Oct 2016 | Rugby |
| H. Knoop | 17 Jan 2018 | Rugby |
| P. van Wel | 17 Jan 2018 | Rugby |
Members of merit
| Name | Appointed | Section |
|---|---|---|
| P.D. Kamlag | 23 Nov 1923 | Athletics |
| A. Elderman | 25 Dec 1929 | Athletics |
| H. Eikema Sr. | 25 Dec 1929 | Athletics |
| P.D. Wijch | 10 Mar 1934 | Athletics & rugby |
| C.D. Berger | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| S.B. Bouman | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| A. Mieghout | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| W.F. Slijkhuis | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| A.F.C. Toscani | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| T.A. Boersma | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| R.J. Brasser | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| J. Madsen Sr. | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| M.G. van Riel Sr. | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| C.J. Scheermeyer | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| H.J. Schnijders | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| J.C. van Vught | 20 Jan 1950 | Athletics & rugby |
| H. Grewer | 10 Feb 1964 | Athletics & rugby |
| J.H. van Lunteren | 10 Feb 1964 | Athletics & rugby |
| H. Janssen | 12 Feb 1968 | Athletics & rugby |
| L. Höhle | 11 Feb 1969 | Athletics & rugby |
| J. van Lunteren Sr. | 10 Feb 1970 | Athletics & rugby |
| H. Bohlmeijer | 10 Feb 1970 | Athletics & rugby |
| B. Ziepzeerder | 12 Feb 1973 | Athletics & rugby |
| R. Baarda | 19 Feb 1979 | Athletics & rugby |
| K. Helder | 11 Jan 1988 | Athletics & rugby |
| J. Roelofs | 3 Sep 1997 | Rugby |
| R. van Caem | 4 Sep 2000 | Rugby |
| B. Swaager | 19 Jun 2013 | Rugby |
| L. Bogers | 20 Jan 2016 | Rugby |
| S. Wuurman | 17 Jan 2018 | Rugby |
Join the club.
Training runs every Tuesday and Thursday at Sportpark De Eendracht. Email the club to arrange your first training session.
