Österreichischer Rugby Verband
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Österreichischer Rugby Verband, or the Austrian Rugby Union, is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in Austria.
The first documented game of rugby played in Austria occurred on April 14, 1912. The sport was being brought to Austria by two Englishmen hoping to expand the sports base. It was over sixty years, however, before rugby union took hold in Austria.[1]
The ÖRV was founded in 1990 and joined the International Rugby Board in 1992.
"Vienna Celtic Rugby Football Club" was founded in 1978 and was the first rugby union club founded in Austria.
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- Österreichischer Rugby Verband - Official site (German)
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