Bosnia and Herzegovina national rugby union team explained

Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Coach:Ermin Mušinović and Kenan Uzunović
Captain:Armin Vehabović
Union:Rugby Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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World Rugby Rank:93
World Rugby Rank Date:29 January 2024
First Game: Bosnia and Herzegovina 347
(28 November 1992)
Largest Win: Bosnia and Herzegovina 5912
(4 October 2014)
Largest Loss: 775 Bosnia and Herzegovina
(19 May 2007)
No World Cup Apps:0
Best:0
World Rugby Max:73
World Rugby Max Date:29 July 2019

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

The national side is ranked 93rd in the world, as of 29 January 2024.[1]

History

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in qualifying 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). They also participated in qualifying tournaments for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.

Current squad

Squad to 2015 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification.[2]

Forwards
  • Semir Ajanović
  • Haris Valjevac
  • Mirsad Fetić
  • Armin Kavazović
  • Edin Pojskić
  • Danijel Keserović
  • Damir Jovanović
  • Haris Oruč
 Backs
  • Armin Zadić
  • Armin Vehabović (C)
  • Fadil Spahić
  • Sejad Kadić
  • Adi Milak
  • Selmir Glavaš
  • Sabahudin Subašić
 Reserves
  • Nedžad Garanović
  • Vedran Izić
  • Adis Topalović
  • Nejro Ahmić
  • Senad Turčinović
  • Sedad Tufekčić
  • Adnan Hamzić
  • Zijad Ajkunić

World Cup record

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women's and Men's Rankings . 2024-02-02 . www.world.rugby.
  2. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/matches/match=13813/index.html 2014 European Nations Cup