| Norges Rugbyforbund | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
| Founded | 1982 |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1993 |
| FIRA affiliation | 1988 |
| Women's coach |  Alexander Wilson |
| Website | www |
The Norwegian Rugby Union (Norwegian : Norges Rugbyforbund) is the governing body for rugby union in Norway. It was founded in 1982 and became affiliated to the International Rugby Board in 1993.
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