| Rugby zveza Slovenije | |
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| Sport | Rugby union |
| Founded | 1988 |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1996 |
| Rugby Europe affiliation | 1992 |
| President | Goran Djuratović |
| Men's coach | Tihomir Jankovic |
| Women's coach | Mirsad Pejkovič (sevens) |
The Rugby Union of Slovenia (Slovene : Rugby zveza Slovenije) is the governing body for rugby in Slovenia. It oversees the various national teams and the development of the sport.
| Position | Name |
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| President | Goran Djuratović |
| Vice President | Andraž Kramer |
| Vice President | Damjan Volavšek |
| Vice President | Marko Babnik |
| Vice President | Samo Peter Medved |
| Treasurer | Ivan Šček |
| Secretary | Aleksander Jug |
| Technical Director | Robert Puconja |
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