Our Ethos

Founded in 2016, Berlin Irish RFC takes its name from the Irish community where it has its roots. Inspired by the ongoing efforts of Setanta Berlin Gaelic Sports Club to increase youth participation in Gaelic games, the rugby club was founded to reproduce their inspiring work with Rugby for people of all genders.

Kindness, generosity, and an enthusiasm for our sport are hallmarks of our coaches and members and are characteristics we like to share with as many people as possible. Everyone is welcome at our club, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or ability. We truly believe Rugby is a force for good in our lives, providing outlets for stress, teaching respect and self-belief, improving fitness and providing a rich social life for our members. As such, we wish to share this with as many people in Berlin and Germany as possible.

Our Staff

Board

Chairman: Kit Turner
Vice-Chairwoman: Zora Böttcher
General Secretary: Florian Dercks
Treasurer: Seán Healy

Officers

Press and Marketing: Sinéad Murtagh
Medical: Nele Börner
Social: Eleonora Lorenzetti
Equipment: Tuana Hirschberg
Webmaster: Diego Verbrugghe
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Mirjam Fischer
Director of Rugby: Kit Turner
Youth Development: Alvise Verso
Women’s Head Coach: Kit Turner
Women’s Manager: Selen Yildirim
Women’s Captain: Babette Thron
Men’s Head Coach: George Steele
Men’s Manager: Marco Meneghetti
Men’s Captain: Benji Lenzing

Financial Auditor: Hannah Kröger
Legal Advisor: Marie-Louise Finck

Our Goals

Berlin Irish RFC was founded with the goal of reducing the barriers to rugby participation in Germany for all age groups, regardless of gender. To achieve this, a number of key goals have been identified:

1. Training of Coaches

2. Access to appropriate Sporting Facilities

3. Networking with other Rugby Clubs and Groups