Welcome to
The Netherlands' only inclusive rugby club
The Amsterdam Lowlanders provide a team where LGBTQ+ people and allies compete in rugby as a positive force for advancing diversity and inclusion in sport and society.
We promote the sport of rugby, developing LGBTQ+ players to their highest potential in a safe, inclusive, enjoyable environment while encouraging discipline, integrity, and diversity.
Our teams
- Lowlanders M teams (Pink and Orange), made up of people who identify as (trans) men, or non-binary and other gender non-conforming people who choose to compete in the men's division.
- Lowlanders Aqua, made up of people who identify as (trans) women, or non-binary and other gender non-conforming people who choose to compete in the women's division.
- Lowlanders Touch, playing Touch rugby: a fast-paced, minimal-contact version of the sport, open to all players.
Our teams are 95% LGBTQ+ but as an inclusive team, everyone is welcome to join us regardless of sexuality.
When and where
Our home is the Amstelveense Rugby Club (ARC) at Sportlaan 25a, Amstelveen, where our players also integrate into, and support other teams (First XV, Second XV, Third XV and Women’s teams) to promote inclusion in the game and eliminate homo & transphobia in rugby through community outreach & competitive play.
Our M+ (Pink and Orange) teams practice on Wednesdays 20:00-21:30 at Amstelveense Rugby Club. Our W+ (Aqua) team trains along once a month.
Our Touch team practices on Wednesdays 20:00-21:30 at Rugbyclub Amsterdam (Perenpad 5, Amsterdam).
