took part at the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Argentina. Rugby, Gernika. "Oscar Astarloa será el entrenador del GernikaRugbyTaldea". Fundación Bizkaia
win the competition, defeating Stade Français 34–13 in the final. GernikaRugbyTaldea represented Spain despite finishing just 5th in the División de Honor
Getxo RugbyTaldea, AMPO Ordizia and more playing in the Spanish Top League. Basque rugby does hold a higher, professional profile in the French Rugby League