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The Bosnia and Herzegovina national rugby union team has yet to make its debut at the
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and H ...
have been playing international rugby since the early 1990s. The national side is ranked 73rd in the world (as of 29 July 2019).


History

Bosnia and Herzegovina made their international debut in November 1992 in a match against
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, losing 3 points to 47. They also played numerous matches during the late 1990s, including fixtures against Croatia,
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before winning their first international in 2000 against Hungary, winning by one point 13-12. Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in qualifying for the
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, competing in Pool B of Round 1 during 2000-01. They finished fifth in their group (winning two games). They also participated in qualifying tournaments for the
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Current squad

Squad to
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.2014 European Nations Cup


World Cup record

* ''1987 - No qualifying tournament held'' * ''1991-1999 - Did not enter'' * ''2003-2007 - Did not qualify'' * ''2011 - Did not enter''


See also

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Rugby Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina The Rugby Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( bs, Ragbi Savez Bosne i Hercegovine) is the governing body for rugby in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It oversees the various national teams and domestic competitions. Leadership See also *Rugby union in Bos ...
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Rugby union in Bosnia and Herzegovina Rugby union in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a minor sport. They are currently ranked sixty-eight in the International Rugby Board's world rankings, despite the lack of recognition as an official sport by the government. The governing body for the sp ...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina national rugby sevens team The Bosnia and Herzegovina national rugby sevens team is the national rugby sevens side representing Bosnia and Herzegovina. For the 2022 season, the team played in the Rugby Europe Sevens Conference 1. Results 2008 * 7 - 5 2008 Zagreb Sevens (31 ...
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References


External links


Bosnia and Herzegovina
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