Inclusive by design
Open onboarding, respect for all identities, clear communication, and a beginner-friendly approach are not extras, they are the foundation. The Centaurs are built so that LGBTQ+ people and allies feel immediately at home.
Athens, Greece · Founded in 2020
Who We Are
Greece's first queer & inclusive rugby union club, built for all identities, all bodies, and all experience levels. Based in Athens. Open to everyone.
Queer & inclusive
Beginners welcome
Women's+ rugby
Open training
IGR member
Club merch
2020
Year founded
#1
Queer rugby club in Greece
All
Identities welcome
0
Experience required
Greece's first queer & inclusive rugby union club
Rugby for everyone —
not just for "players"
At Athenian Centaurs RFC, we believe rugby can be a space of strength, joy, and genuine belonging. We are a queer & inclusive rugby union club based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2020 with one clear purpose: to open the game to more people, not fewer.
Since our founding we have been building a club where all identities, all bodies, and all experience levels are welcome with the same seriousness and the same care. Whether you are a complete beginner, a returning player, or an experienced athlete, you belong here.
We know that the first contact with a contact sport can feel intimidating, especially for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced exclusion in traditional sports spaces. That is exactly why we invest in proper onboarding, gradual skill-building, safety, respect, and real teamwork.
Rugby union is a sport for different roles, abilities, and body types. You do not need to "look like a rugby player" to start. You just need curiosity and willingness to grow alongside the team.
Rugby is better when it includes more people. That is why we exist.
Official IGR Member Club
Athenian Centaurs RFC is a listed member of International Gay Rugby (IGR), the global network of inclusive rugby clubs.
What we stand for
More than a training session
The Athenian Centaurs are a community. Training sessions, open trainings, events, women's+ actions, social visibility, and club merch are all part of the same thing: showing that sport can be safer, more open, and more human.
Beginner-friendly rugby
Never played? Perfect, that is where we start. Our beginner's guide to rugby in Athens walks you through rules, positions, and what to bring to your first session. No experience required.
Community beyond the pitch
Rugby at the Centaurs means training, social events, women's+ sessions, open trainings, visibility in Athens, and a genuine sense of belonging that extends well beyond the final whistle.
Women's+ & diverse voices
We actively program women's+ rugby sessions and 15s days in Athens, and we champion visibility for gender-diverse players in a sport that is changing. Check our Women's+ rugby Athens events.
Part of a global movement
As a member of International Gay Rugby, we are connected to a worldwide community of inclusive clubs, from the Berlin Bruisers to the Copenhagen Wolves, that share the same values on and off the pitch.
Visible in Athens & online
From open training sessions in Athens to club merch that travels the world, the Centaurs build visibility for queer sport in Greece, one hoodie, one try, one event at a time.
New to rugby?
You are in exactly
the right place
Rugby union is a sport of many roles. There is a position for your body type, your strength, and your personality, whether you are a powerhouse prop or a quick winger. The Centaurs offer a structured, safe, and genuinely welcoming entry point to the game.
Our open training sessions in Athens are designed for people with zero experience. You do not need a mouthguard for your first visit. You do not need to be fit. You just need to show up.
I have never played rugby. Can I still come?
Absolutely. Most of our members started with zero experience. Our open training sessions are designed from the ground up for beginners.
I am 30+. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Rugby union has players of all ages. We have a range of members in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who play and train together regularly.
I am not fit enough yet.
Come as you are. Fitness improves through training. You do not need to be in shape before you start, that is what training is for.
Can I come alone without knowing anyone?
Yes, and most people do exactly that. We make sure new members are welcomed properly from the moment they arrive. You will not be left on your own.
Is this really inclusive for LGBTQ+ people?
Yes, by design. The Centaurs were founded specifically as a queer & inclusive space. Everyone is welcome, LGBTQ+ members, allies, and anyone who values a respectful and open team culture.
Ready to play?
Come find us in Athens.
If you are looking for a rugby club in Athens, want to try rugby for the first time, are searching for a queer-friendly sports environment, or simply want to support an inclusive athletic community in Greece, we would love to meet you.