The history of the club stretches back to the years after the Second World War. In 1948, a group of young Danes who had fought in the war under the British flag founded the Ex-Army Rugby Club.

The sport of rugby spread to a group of young men from Amager who, on 31 March 1950, agreed to found an ordinary sports association, and thus Denmark’s first organized rugby club. Several possible names for the new association were in play, so they had to draw lots. Out of a hat came Rugbyklubben Speed, as the club has been called ever since.

Today, Speed Rugby Club is one of the most dominated clubs in the country.
Over the years, our youth, men’s and women’s teams have won a number of medals.
At the same time, the club has traveled the world for tournaments and matches abroad.

The sporting ambitions are high, but that is far from the most important characteristic of our club. Speed Rugby Club is a place where people of all nationalities and social backgrounds have met and formed deep friendships for more than 70 years. A place where we have helped each other, learned from each other’s differences and created lifelong memories together.

Speed Rugby Club has only ever existed and can only continue to exist as long as the club has many volunteers who put hours and energy into our club. We lift together to create results, memories and friendships.

We hope you want to be a part of our long, traditional history.

HISTORY AND STATISTICS

Below you can read about the club’s history and find statistics for the club’s players throughout the years.

Read the club’s history: In 2025, the club turned 75 years old, and in connection with this milestone, the club’s history was documented.

You can find an e-book version of the Jubilee Book by clicking on this link (in Danish).

Statistics: Many have worn the yellow Speed jersey over the years.

Here is the latest top-10 list for matches and scores, updated at the turn of the year 2025/2026.

Most matches for Speed

• Carsten Bruun – 692 matches and 594 points
• Bent Larsen – 662 matches and 1,046 points
• Henning P. Mortensen – 589 matches and 552 points
• Henrik Larsen – 573 matches and 1,026 points
• Jørgen Larsen – 550 matches and 424 points
• Frank Ekstrøm – 532 matches and 2,060 points
• Jimmy Bagge – 522 matches and 108 points
• Claus Beck – 502 matches and 195 points
• Brian Elmegaard – 501 matches and 581 points
• Fini Mortensen – 455 matches and 520 points

Most points for Speed (*still active)

• Joakim Calmer* – 3,227 points in 288 matches
• Marlene Jacobsen* – 2,878 points in 402 matches
• Finn Sørensen – 2,754 points in 380 matches
• Nicolai Kipp – 2,167 points in 430 matches
• Therese Veng* – 2,087 points in 379 matches
• Frank Ekstrøm – 2,060 points in 532 matches
• Gerard Hounou* – 1,949 points in 408 matches
• Kamilla Mygind Jensen – 1,789 points in 301 matches
• Peter Larsen – 1,336 points in 445 matches
• Nicklas Tell* – 1,270 points in 353 matches

PS: Of the 714 players, 166—or every 4th player—started as a youth player in Speed. Of the 121 players who have played more than 100 matches, 62—or every 2nd player—were former youth players in Speed. Speed is a club with a strong foundation in youth development.