| Union | Odisha Rugby Football Association | |
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| Ground(s) | Kalinga Stadium (Capacity: 15,000) | |
| Coach(es) | Manas Kumar Jena | |
| Captain(s) | Bhagyalaxmi Barik | |
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Odisha's 23 Member Squad for the 2016 All India Women's 15s Rugby Tournament [1]
The following is the current organisational structure of Odisha Rugby Football Association (ORFA): [2]
| Position | Name |
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| President |  Priyadarshi Mishra |
| Head Coach | Manas Kumar Jena |
| Assistant Coach | Dhiren Kumar Rout |
| Secretary | Upendra Kumar Mohanty |
| Development Officer | Manas Kumar Jena |
Winners (2): 2013 (KISS), 2015, 2021
Runners-up (1): 2014 (KISS)Winners (2): 2016, 2018 Runners-up (1): 2017Winners (1): 2015 Winners (1): 2014 (KISS)Winners (1): 2015-16 Runners-up (1): 2014-15Winners (1): 2015
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