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.
Rugby's history in Latvia starts in the early 20th century with clearer origins dating to the 1960s. The federation was founded in 1991 as a member of World Rugby , following Latvia's freedom after suffering under Soviet occupation . The federation was admitted to FIRA in 1992.
Leadership
Position
Name
President and Chairman of the Board
Kārlis Vents
Board Member
Andrejs Šilinskis
Board Member
Zane Sirsniņa-Kukaine
General Secretary
Anete Skrastiņa
Press Secretary, Council Member
Toms Ābele
Council Member
Edgars Cīrulis
Council Member
Kārlis Sarkanis
See also
References
^ "A History of Rugby in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia" . www.baltictimes.com . 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
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