Latvian Rugby Federation
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The Latvian Rugby Federation (Latvian: Latvijas Regbija federācija) is the governing body for rugby in Latvia. It oversees the various national teams and the development of the sport.
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Sport | Rugby union |
Founded | 1991 (de facto 1960) (1991 (de facto 1960)) |
World Rugby affiliation | 1991 |
FIRA affiliation | 1992 |
President | Aivars Pilenieks |
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Women's coach | Uldis Bautris |
Sevens coach | Gary Walker |
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The federation was founded in 1991, although its origins go back to 1960, when Latvia was under Soviet occupation. The federation was admitted to FIRA in 1992.