S.C.N. 02
Rugby · Heidelberg
S.C. Neuenheim 1902
Leave the familiar behind. Join a storied rugby club in one of Germany's most beautiful cities — and build something worth remembering.
What you get
Weekly sessions with experienced coaches. Structured pre-season, competitive fixtures, and individual development plans for international recruits.
More than teammates — a community. Alumni in business, science and sport across Europe. Club events, social connections, and lifelong friendships.
We help you settle in. Contacts for housing, tips on German bureaucracy, language exchange partners, and a team who's done this before.
The Squad
Currently ranked 2nd in Germany, SCN is one of the country's best clubs. Our squad includes national team players, supported by medical staff and experienced coaches — serious rugby, serious ambitions.
The city
University City
Germany's oldest university calls Heidelberg home. With 30,000 students, the city has a pulse — late nights, open culture, dozens of nationalities living side by side.
Castle & River
Perched above the Neckar river, Heidelberg's castle has watched over the city for 600 years. Rugby practice ends. The view doesn't.
Welcoming & Safe
Heidelberg is one of Germany's most foreigner-friendly cities. English is widely spoken. The community is open. And the club makes sure you're never alone.
Heidelberg · Alte Brücke & Schloss
The Club
Sport Club Neuenheim was founded in 1902. Next year we celebrate our 125th anniversary — a milestone that puts us among the oldest and most storied rugby clubs in Germany. Over more than twelve decades we have won multiple championships, built a culture of excellence, and produced players who have gone on to represent their national teams.
The club connects members who go on to careers in medicine, law, engineering, and beyond — united for life by shared sweat and shared values. We play hard, train seriously, and make sure every player — wherever they're from — feels like they belong.
Your journey
Apply
Fill in a short form. Tell us where you're from, your rugby background, and when you want to arrive.
Connect
A club contact reaches out directly. We answer your questions and help you plan your move.
Arrive
We'll meet you, introduce you to the city, and get you to your first training session within the week.
Belong
Pull on the jersey. Take the field. You're S.C.N. now — and this city is your home.
Ready?
Applications take 2 minutes. We get back to you within 48 hours.
Resources
Moving to a new country is a big step. Here are some resources to help you figure out the practicalities — so the only thing left to decide is when you arrive.
World-class universities, low or no tuition fees, and Heidelberg right on your doorstep. Find out how to enrol.
Germany actively recruits skilled internationals. Learn about job markets, work permits, and your rights as an employee.
Not sure which visa you need? We walk you through every route — student, job seeker, skilled worker.
Finding a flat as a newcomer can be tricky. The city student services and local portals make it manageable.
You don't need German to get started — but picking up the basics goes a long way. Free resources to get you going.
Germany has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Here's what you need to know about cover as a newcomer.