Austrian Rugby Federation

Austrian Rugby Federation
Austrian Rugby Federation
Österreichischer Rugby Verband
Association crest
Sport Rugby union
Founded 1990
IRB affiliation 1992
FIRA affiliation 1990
President Andreas Schwab
Men's coach Gael Mouysset (2007–)
Women's coach Constantin Carmine
Sevens coach South Africa Johann Trojer

The Austrian Rugby Federation (German: Österreichischer Rugby Verband) is the governing body for rugby union in Austria.

The first documented game of rugby played in Austria occurred on April 14, 1912. The sport was being brought to Austria by two Englishmen hoping to expand the sports base. It was over sixty years, however, before rugby union took hold in Austria.[1]

The ÖRV was founded in 1990 and joined the International Rugby Board in 1992.

Vienna Celtic RFC was founded in 1978 and was the first rugby union club founded in Austria.

Contents

List of presidents

  • Thomas Gabriel (2001-2003)
  • Paul Duteil (2003-20??)
  • Andreas Schwab (20??-present)

See also

References

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