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The '''Finnish Rugby Federation''' ('''SRL''') ({{lang-fi|Suomen Rugbyliitto}}) is recognised as the national governing body for [[Rugby union|rugby]] in [[Finland]]. It is a member of several organisations, including [[World Rugby]] and [[Rugby Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/rugby-europe/unions-members|title=Unions Members|date=2016-07-22|website=Rugby Europe|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> The SRL was founded in 1968 and has as its members Finnish rugby clubs and the Finland Rugby Referees Association. |
The '''Finnish Rugby Federation''' ('''SRL''') ({{lang-fi|Suomen Rugbyliitto}}) is recognised as the national governing body for [[Rugby union|rugby]] in [[Finland]]. It is a member of several organisations, including [[World Rugby]] and [[Rugby Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/rugby-europe/unions-members|title=Unions Members|date=2016-07-22|website=Rugby Europe|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> The SRL was founded in 1968 and has as its members Finnish rugby clubs and the Finland Rugby Referees Association. |
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SRL's mission is to develop the sport in Finland and support the local clubs in their activities. The organisation is responsible for the [[Finland national rugby union team|Men's XV National Team]], [[Finland women's national rugby union team|Women's |
SRL's mission is to develop the sport in Finland and support the local clubs in their activities. The organisation is responsible for the [[Finland national rugby union team|Men's National XV Team]], [[Finland national rugby sevens team|Men's National Sevens Team]], [[Finland women's national rugby union team|Women's National XV Team]], [[Finland women's national rugby sevens team|Women's National Sevens Team]]. The SRL also administers and organises domestic rugby competitions in Finland. |
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Interest in rugby in Finland has increased in recent years and SRL strongly believes that rugby has a future in Finland, where team and contact sports are appreciated. This is indicated by significant financial and organisational support by the Finnish [[Finnish Council of State|Ministry of Education]] and local council sport departments. |
Interest in rugby in Finland has increased in recent years and SRL strongly believes that rugby has a future in Finland, where team and contact sports are appreciated. This is indicated by significant financial and organisational support by the Finnish [[Finnish Council of State|Ministry of Education]] and local council sport departments. |
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Revision as of 11:27, 30 May 2022
| Suomen Rugbyliitto ry | |
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| Sport | Rugby union |
| Founded | 1968 |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1999 |
| Rugby Europe affiliation | 1999 |
| President |  Leena-Maija Vanha-Aho |
| Men's coach |  Alastair Davies |
| Women's coach | Henri Tyrväinen |
| Website | https://finland.rugby/ |
The Finnish Rugby Federation (SRL) (Finnish: Suomen Rugbyliitto) is recognised as the national governing body for rugby in Finland. It is a member of several organisations, including World Rugby and Rugby Europe.[1] The SRL was founded in 1968 and has as its members Finnish rugby clubs and the Finland Rugby Referees Association.
SRL's mission is to develop the sport in Finland and support the local clubs in their activities. The organisation is responsible for the Men's National XV Team, Men's National Sevens Team, Women's National XV Team, Women's National Sevens Team. The SRL also administers and organises domestic rugby competitions in Finland.
Interest in rugby in Finland has increased in recent years and SRL strongly believes that rugby has a future in Finland, where team and contact sports are appreciated. This is indicated by significant financial and organisational support by the Finnish Ministry of Education and local council sport departments.
References
- ^ "Unions Members". Rugby Europe. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
External links
- Finnish Rugby Federation (in Finnish and English)
- Rugby Europe
- World Rugby
- Finnish Olympic Committee
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