Spanish Rugby Federation

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Royal Spanish Rugby Federation
Real Federación Española de Rugby
Spanish Rugby Federation logo.svg
Sport Rugby union
Founded1923;101 years ago (1923) (1923;101 years ago (1923))
World Rugby affiliation1988
Rugby Europe affiliation1934
President Flag of Spain.svg  Juan Carlos Martín (Hansen)
Men's coach Flag of Argentina.svg   Pablo Bouza
Women's coach Flag of Spain.svg  Juan González Marruecos
Website www.ferugby.es

The Royal [1] Spanish Rugby Federation (Spanish : Real Federación Española de Rugby) is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in Spain.

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The Spanish Rugby Federation was founded in 1923, and joined the International Rugby Football Board, later known as the International Rugby Board and now as World Rugby, in 1988. It is located in Madrid.

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References

  1. "La Federación Española de Rugby adquiere el título de 'Real'" [The Spanish Rugby Federation acquires the title of 'Royal']. Spanish Rugby Federation (in Spanish). 2023-07-04. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-09-27.