Indian Rugby Football Union is the governing body for rugby union in Indian Sub continent.
History of Indian Rugby Football Union
Indian Rugby Football Union dates back to a scratch match or two played in Kolkata and Madras during the visit of MS Galatea in 1871. The first recorded match was played on Christmas Day 1872, at CFC in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was played between England and a combined team of Scotland, Ireland and Wales. In 1968 the India Rugby Football Union was founded and in 1999 the IFRU gained association from the International Rugby Board.
Foundation of Indian Rugby Football Union
Indian Rugby Football Union was founded in the year 1968. Indian Rugby Football Union became affiliated to the International Rugby Board now World Rugby in 1999.
Administration of Indian Rugby Football Union
Indian Rugby Football Union administers all India national teams: senior men`s and women`s teams, sevens teams for both men and women, and under-20 national teams for both sexes.
Coach of Indian Rugby Football Union
South African Norman Laker is the coach of the India national rugby union team.
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