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Rugby Europe Super Cup 6 European Rugby Challenge Cup 4
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Wikipedia - Black Lion (rugby union)

The Black Lion (Georgian: შავი ლომი Shavi Lomi) is a professional Georgian rugby union team based in Tbilisi that competes annually in the Rugby Europe Super Cup .

They also competed in the Currie Cup First Division in South Africa in 2022. Black Lion will compete in the European Challenge Cup, the second tier of European club rugby, during the 2023-24 season as an invited team along with Cheetahs.

History

The franchise was created in 2021 to participate in the Rugby Europe Super Cup. It is owned by the Georgian Federation, which employs the players. All the players are without clubs or playing in the Georgia league (Didi 10). Players are made available to Didi 10 clubs when they have no obligations with their franchise, up to a limit of 4 per club. Georgian club joins into Currie Cup First Division since 2022. In Spring 2023, Black Lion toured South America, playing against the professional sides featuring in Super Rugby Americas. They defeated the club sides they faced, but were narrowly defeated 28-24 by a South America XV squad in Montevideo.

In June 2023, Black Lion applied to take part in the European Challenge Cup, the second tier of European club Rugby. On July 6, 2023, it was announced that their application was successful and will participate in the Challenge Cup for the 2023-24 season as one of two invited teams. Black Lion will be the first Georgian rugby team to ever play in the Challenge Cup tournament. On 15 December 2023 Black Lion won their first match in the competition, defeating Welsh hosts Scarlets.

The Black Lion rugby union team is a formidable force on the field, known for their physicality, speed, and skill. They are a team of passionate and dedicated players who are committed to the sport and to each other. The team is made up of a diverse group of individuals who come from different backgrounds and cultures, but who share a common love for rugby. They are led by a strong and experienced coaching staff who have instilled a winning mentality in the team. The Black Lion team is known for their aggressive style of play, with a focus on dominating the opposition through their physicality and speed. They are a team that never gives up, and always fights until the final whistle. Off the field, the Black Lion team is a tight-knit group who support each other both on and off the pitch. They are a team that values hard work, discipline, and respect, and are committed to representing their club and community with pride.