Bosnia and Herzegovina national rugby union team

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The Bosnia and Herzegovina national rugby union team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international rugby union. The nation have yet to make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina have been playing international rugby since the early 1990s.

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[edit] History

Bosnia and Herzegovina made their international debut in November of 1992 in a match against Croatia, losing 3 points to 47. They also played numerous matches during the late 1990s, but lost games against Croatia, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Hungary before winning their first international in 2000 against Hungary, winning by one point 13-12.

Bosnia and Herzegovina attempted to qualify for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia, competing in Pool B of Round 1 during 2000-01. They finished fifth in their group (winning two games), not advancing to the next stage. They also participated in qualifying tournaments for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, though they did not advance past Round 1.

[edit] World Cup record

  • 1987 - No qualifying tournament held
  • 1991-1999 - Did not enter
  • 2003-2007 - Did not qualify

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