Rugby Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Rugby Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ragbi Savez Bosne i Hercegovine
Sport Rugby union
Founded1992 (1992)
World Rugby affiliation1996
RE affiliation1992
PresidentSemir Mahić
Men's coachErmin Mušinović

The Rugby Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian : Ragbi Savez Bosne i Hercegovine) is the governing body for rugby union in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It oversees the national teams and various domestic rugby union levels of competitions.

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Leadership

PositionName
President of the General AssemblyZehrudin Mušinović
PresidentSemir Mahić
Vice PresidentDamir Kukić
Vice PresidentSead Krupalija
Board MemberHarun Hodžić
Board MemberSenad Makić
Board MemberTahir Smriko
Board MemberSamir Fetić
General SecretaryArmin Berberović
Technical DirectorDanijel Keserović

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