Yugoslavia national rugby union team
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The Yugoslavia national rugby union team used to represent Yugoslavia
at Rugby union
until the 1990s.
, losing 3 points to 11 in World Youth Sports Games in Stara Zagora (Bulgaria). They made their full Test debut on 29.December 1968, in FIRA competition against Italy
.Till the 1991 SFR Yugoslavia national rugby team played in total 66 Test games and regularly participated in FIRA Nations Cup and FIRA Trophy. The last game SFR Yugoslavia played in April 1991 against Czechoslovakia
and won the first time against this opponent.
The best result SFR Yugoslavia gained in season 1979-1980. After wins against The Netherlands and Sweden, drawn against West Germany and defeat versus Spain SFR Yugoslavia finished second in B group, eight in total ranking in FIRA competition.
National managers were Branimir Alaupovic from Zagreb (twice), Mihovil Radja from Split,Dusan Novakov from Pancevo, Marko Protega from Split and Suad Kapetanovic from Zenica.
Yugoslavia affiliated to the IRB
in 1988 http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.Touchline_Detail/storyId/439/sectionId/85, and played in the 1988 World Cup qualification.
Due to the links between many Yugoslav and New Zealand
families, the side also toured there.http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.Touchline_Detail/storyId/439/sectionId/85
Split, Tihomir Vranesevic and Dubravko Gerovac from Zagreb, Damir Uzunovic, Sreto Cadjo, Nasir Vehabovic and Jasmin Deljkic from Celik Zenica , Drago Lulic from Energoinvest Makarska, Zlatko Zver from Koloys LJubljana, Dragan Grujic from Partizan
Belgrade.
In second half of 80's a lot of SFR Yugoslavia representatives come to France to play rugby as semi-pro players in lower level clubs. Drago Lulic from RK Energoinvest Makarska ,as first,joined in 1986 Montchanin. In 1987. Midi-Olympique rugby magazine voted Lulic as The Player of the Month November. Lulic ,also, was voted twice as Player of the week. In season 1987-1988 Damir Uzunovic, Ibrahim Hasagic and Pero Barisic joined Lulic in Montchanin Rugby Sportif. Lulic later played for Union Sportive Bourg-en-Bresse and Rhone-Alpes selection and finished career 1996 in Lons les Saunier.
Damir Dimitrijevic, Nikola Scepanovic,Renato Jukic and Muharem Gafurovic played for RC Dijon, Jasmin Deljkic for Chalon Rugby, Pavle Grubisic and Dusan Jerotijevic for Plaisir Rugby,Boro Karaman for Union Sportive Bourg-en-Bresse.
The highest individaul achiviement made DZoni Mandic, 1.95 m and 110 kg, lock cum backrow player. After a couple seasons in Club olympique Creusot Bourgogne he joined Grenoble and in 1993 played in finale of French Rugby Championship. He played for Nice Rugby Club, too.
In total 66 test games (20 won, 2 drawn, 44 lost)
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Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
at Rugby union
Rugby union
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until the 1990s.
History
SFR Yugoslavia made their debut as early as 1968 against a Romanian XVRomania national rugby union team
The Romania national rugby union team , nicknamed The Oaks , is the representative side of Romania in rugby union. Long considered one of the stronger European teams outside the Six Nations, they have participated in all six Rugby World Cups, and currently compete in the first division of the...
, losing 3 points to 11 in World Youth Sports Games in Stara Zagora (Bulgaria). They made their full Test debut on 29.December 1968, in FIRA competition against Italy
Italy national rugby union team
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.Till the 1991 SFR Yugoslavia national rugby team played in total 66 Test games and regularly participated in FIRA Nations Cup and FIRA Trophy. The last game SFR Yugoslavia played in April 1991 against Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia national rugby union team
The Czechoslovakia national rugby union team was the national rugby team of Czechoslovakia, before the country was split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
and won the first time against this opponent.
The best result SFR Yugoslavia gained in season 1979-1980. After wins against The Netherlands and Sweden, drawn against West Germany and defeat versus Spain SFR Yugoslavia finished second in B group, eight in total ranking in FIRA competition.
National managers were Branimir Alaupovic from Zagreb (twice), Mihovil Radja from Split,Dusan Novakov from Pancevo, Marko Protega from Split and Suad Kapetanovic from Zenica.
Yugoslavia affiliated to the IRB
International Rugby Board
The International Rugby Board is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. It was founded in 1886 as the International Rugby Football Board by the unions of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. England refused to join until 1890. The International Rugby Football Board changed its name to the...
in 1988 http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.Touchline_Detail/storyId/439/sectionId/85, and played in the 1988 World Cup qualification.
Due to the links between many Yugoslav and New Zealand
New Zealand
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families, the side also toured there.http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.Touchline_Detail/storyId/439/sectionId/85
Notable players
The longest serving and the most capped players were Nikola Stancevic and Dragan Kesic from Dinamo Pancevo, Ante Zekan,Branko Radic,Damir Buzov and Vinko Labrovic from NadaRK Nada
RK Nada is a rugby union club from Split, Croatia. It participates in the Croatian Rugby Championship, the Croatian Rugby Cup and the Regional Rugby Championship...
Split, Tihomir Vranesevic and Dubravko Gerovac from Zagreb, Damir Uzunovic, Sreto Cadjo, Nasir Vehabovic and Jasmin Deljkic from Celik Zenica , Drago Lulic from Energoinvest Makarska, Zlatko Zver from Koloys LJubljana, Dragan Grujic from Partizan
Ragbi Klub Partizan
Ragbi Klub Partizan is an rugby club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is part of the sports society JSD Partizan, and is a member of the Serbian Rugby Federation.-History:...
Belgrade.
In second half of 80's a lot of SFR Yugoslavia representatives come to France to play rugby as semi-pro players in lower level clubs. Drago Lulic from RK Energoinvest Makarska ,as first,joined in 1986 Montchanin. In 1987. Midi-Olympique rugby magazine voted Lulic as The Player of the Month November. Lulic ,also, was voted twice as Player of the week. In season 1987-1988 Damir Uzunovic, Ibrahim Hasagic and Pero Barisic joined Lulic in Montchanin Rugby Sportif. Lulic later played for Union Sportive Bourg-en-Bresse and Rhone-Alpes selection and finished career 1996 in Lons les Saunier.
Damir Dimitrijevic, Nikola Scepanovic,Renato Jukic and Muharem Gafurovic played for RC Dijon, Jasmin Deljkic for Chalon Rugby, Pavle Grubisic and Dusan Jerotijevic for Plaisir Rugby,Boro Karaman for Union Sportive Bourg-en-Bresse.
The highest individaul achiviement made DZoni Mandic, 1.95 m and 110 kg, lock cum backrow player. After a couple seasons in Club olympique Creusot Bourgogne he joined Grenoble and in 1993 played in finale of French Rugby Championship. He played for Nice Rugby Club, too.
Successor teams
The rugby teams of Yugoslavia's successor states have had varying success, but none have yet qualifed for the World Cup.Test games
| Date | Venue | Opposition | Result | Tournament |
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| 31.07.1968. | Stara Zagora | XV | 3 - 11 | World Youth Games |
| 02.08.1968. | Stara Zagora | 6 - 29 | World Youth Games | |
| 29.12.1968. | San Dona di Piave | 3 - 22 | 1968-1969 FIRA Nations Cup 1968–1969 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1968-69 was the ninth edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and fourth with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament, was won for the first time by Romania- First division :*Table... |
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| 01.05.1969. | PANCEVO | 22 - 6 | 1968-1969 FIRA Nations Cup 1968–1969 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1968-69 was the ninth edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and fourth with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament, was won for the first time by Romania- First division :*Table... |
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| 21.12.1969. | Madrid | 3 - 14 | 1969–1970 FIRA Nations Cup 1969–1970 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1969-70 was the tenth edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and fifth with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France.- First division :*Tbale... |
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| 05.04.1970. | S.PALANKA | 12 - 9 | 1969–1970 FIRA Nations Cup 1969–1970 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1969-70 was the tenth edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and fifth with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France.- First division :*Tbale... |
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| 18.10.1970. | SISAK | 19 - 15 | Friendly | |
| 24.10.1970. | Havirov | 3 - 19 | 1970–1971 FIRA Nations Cup 1970–1971 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1970-71 was the 11th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and sixth with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France- First division :* Table... |
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| 29.11.1970. | ZAGREB | 0 - 9 | 1970–1971 FIRA Nations Cup 1970–1971 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1970-71 was the 11th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and sixth with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France- First division :* Table... |
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| 05.12.1971. | Madrid | 4 - 26 | 1971–1972 FIRA Nations Cup 1971–1972 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1971-72 was the 12th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and seventh with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France- First division :* Table... |
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| 30.04.1972. | SPLIT | 7 - 21 | 1971–1972 FIRA Nations Cup 1971–1972 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1971-72 was the 12th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and seventh with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France- First division :* Table... |
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| 15.11.1972. | Brussels | 0 - 3 | Friendly | |
| 19.11.1972. | Hague | 3 - 9 | Friendly | |
| 26.11.1972. | Aosta | 12 - 13 | 1972–1973 FIRA Nations Cup 1972–1973 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1972-73 was the 13th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and eight with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France- First division :*Table*Results... |
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| 08.04.1973. | MAKARSKA | 3 - 3 | 1972–1973 FIRA Nations Cup 1972–1973 FIRA Nations Cup The Nations Cup 1972-73 was the 13th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and eight with the formula and the name of "Nations Cup".The tournament was won by France- First division :*Table*Results... |
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| 21.10.1973. | Prague | 3 - 32 | 1973–1974 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1973–1974 FIRA Trophy The 1973-1974 FIRA Trophy was the 14th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and first with the formula and the name of "FIRA Trophy".The tournament was won by France.- First division :*Table... |
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| 11.11.1973. | ZAGREB | 7 - 25 | 1973–1974 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1973–1974 FIRA Trophy The 1973-1974 FIRA Trophy was the 14th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and first with the formula and the name of "FIRA Trophy".The tournament was won by France.- First division :*Table... |
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| 01.05.1974. | MAKARSKA | 8 - 20 | 1973–1974 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1973–1974 FIRA Trophy The 1973-1974 FIRA Trophy was the 14th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams, and first with the formula and the name of "FIRA Trophy".The tournament was won by France.- First division :*Table... |
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| 26.10.1975. | Gottwaldov | 3 - 28 | 1975–1976 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1975–1976 FIRA Trophy The 1975–1976 FIRA Trophy was the 16th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*Table* Netherlands relegated to division 2 *Results... |
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| 25.04.1976. | SPLIT | 31 - 4 | 1975–1976 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1975–1976 FIRA Trophy The 1975–1976 FIRA Trophy was the 16th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*Table* Netherlands relegated to division 2 *Results... |
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| 08.12.1976. | Brussels | 6 - 8 | 1976–1977 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1976–1977 FIRA Trophy The 1976-1977 FIRA Trophy was the 17th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :*TableMarocco relegated to division 2 The 1976-1977 FIRA Trophy was the 17th edition of a European rugby union championship for national... |
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| 11.12.1976. | Lausanne | 18-6 | 1976–1977 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1976–1977 FIRA Trophy The 1976-1977 FIRA Trophy was the 17th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :*TableMarocco relegated to division 2 The 1976-1977 FIRA Trophy was the 17th edition of a European rugby union championship for national... |
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| 14.05.1978. | SARAJEVO | 3 - 18 | 1977–1978 FIRA Trophy 1977–1978 FIRA Trophy The 1977-1978 FIRA Trophy was the 18th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First Division :*Table relegated to division... |
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| 18.05.1978. | TRAVNIK | 6 - 16 | 1977–1978 FIRA Trophy 1977–1978 FIRA Trophy The 1977-1978 FIRA Trophy was the 18th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First Division :*Table relegated to division... |
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| 15.10.1978. | Enkoping | 7 - 3 | 1978–1979 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1978–1979 FIRA Trophy The 1977-1978 FIRA Trophy was the 19th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*TableSpain relegated to division 2*Results------------------------... |
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| 02.12.1978. | SPLIT | 11 - 30 | 1978–1979 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1978–1979 FIRA Trophy The 1977-1978 FIRA Trophy was the 19th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*TableSpain relegated to division 2*Results------------------------... |
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| 16.09.1979. | SPLIT | 23 - 0 | Mediterranean Games | |
| 20.09.1979. | SPLIT | 6 - 86 | Mediterranean Games | |
| 22.09.1979. | SPLIT | 7 - 22 | Mediterranean Games | |
| 17.11.1979. | SPLIT | XV | 6-32 | 25th Anniversary of Yugoslavia RU |
| 16.12.1979. | LJUBLJANA | 10 - 6 | 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy The 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy was the 20th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*TableMorocco relegated to division 2*Results------------------------... |
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| 22.12.1979. | Madrid | 3 - 25 | 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy The 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy was the 20th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*TableMorocco relegated to division 2*Results------------------------... |
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| 03.05.1980. | Hannover | 6 - 6 | 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy The 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy was the 20th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*TableMorocco relegated to division 2*Results------------------------... |
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| 17.05.1980. | SPLIT | 14 - 4 | 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy The 1979–1980 FIRA Trophy was the 20th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*TableMorocco relegated to division 2*Results------------------------... |
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| 30.11.1980. | KARDELJEVO | 0 - 16 | 1980–1981 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1980–1981 FIRA Trophy The 1980-81 FIRA Trophy was the 21st edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :*TableSpain and Poland relegated to division 2*Results----------------... |
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| 14.12.1980. | Hilversum | 0 - 17 | 1980–1981 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1980–1981 FIRA Trophy The 1980-81 FIRA Trophy was the 21st edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :*TableSpain and Poland relegated to division 2*Results----------------... |
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| 25.04.1981. | SPLIT | 0 - 13 | 1980–1981 FIRA Trophy - Group B 1980–1981 FIRA Trophy The 1980-81 FIRA Trophy was the 21st edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :*TableSpain and Poland relegated to division 2*Results----------------... |
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| 27.11.1981. | Lausanne | 10 - 0 | 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy Third division 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy The 1981-82 FIRA Trophy was the 22nd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :The first division was reducetd teams instead of six.*Table... |
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| 29.11.1981. | Liege | 0 - 9 | 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy Third division 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy The 1981-82 FIRA Trophy was the 22nd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :The first division was reducetd teams instead of six.*Table... |
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| 08.05.1982. | LJUBLJANA | 9 - 17 | 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy Third division 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy The 1981-82 FIRA Trophy was the 22nd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :The first division was reducetd teams instead of six.*Table... |
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| 15.05.1982. | ZENICA | 46 - 4 | 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy Third division 1981–1982 FIRA Trophy The 1981-82 FIRA Trophy was the 22nd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :The first division was reducetd teams instead of six.*Table... |
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| 18.09.1982. | SPLIT | | | 4-0 | Friendly |
| 14.11.1982. | Prague | 9 - 17 | 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy Third division 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy The 1982-83 FIRA Trophy was the 23rd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :The first division return to six teams participating*TableGermany relegated to second... |
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| 27.11.1982. | SPLIT | 36 - 19 | 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy Third division 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy The 1982-83 FIRA Trophy was the 23rd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :The first division return to six teams participating*TableGermany relegated to second... |
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| 30.04.1983. | LJUBLJANA | 23 - 3 | 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy Third division 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy The 1982-83 FIRA Trophy was the 23rd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :The first division return to six teams participating*TableGermany relegated to second... |
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| 14.05.1983. | Tunis | 6 - 41 | 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy Third division 1982–1983 FIRA Trophy The 1982-83 FIRA Trophy was the 23rd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by Romania- First division :The first division return to six teams participating*TableGermany relegated to second... |
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| 05.11.1983. | SPLIT | 16 - 20 | 1983–1984 FIRA Trophy Pool B 1983–1984 FIRA Trophy The 1983-84 FIRA Trophy was the 24th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*Marocco and Polonia relegated to division 2------------------------------------... |
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| 13.11.1983. | Hannover | 0 - 38 | 1983–1984 FIRA Trophy Pool B 1983–1984 FIRA Trophy The 1983-84 FIRA Trophy was the 24th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*Marocco and Polonia relegated to division 2------------------------------------... |
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| 05.05.1984. | SPLIT | 12 - 22 | 1983–1984 FIRA Trophy Pool B 1983–1984 FIRA Trophy The 1983-84 FIRA Trophy was the 24th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.The tournament was won by France- First division :*Marocco and Polonia relegated to division 2------------------------------------... |
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| 07.12.1985. | ZENICA | 13 - 6 | FIRA Grp C | |
| 25.05.1986. | Pernik | 4 - 10 | FIRA Grp C | |
| 16.11.1986. | Geneve | 4 - 3 | FIRA Grp C | |
| 10.05.1987. | VRANJE | 32 - 15 | FIRA Grp C | |
| 29.11.1987. | SPLIT | 6 - 15 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 14.04.1988. | Liege | 11 - 18 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 16.04.1988. | Hilversum | 10 - 31 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 08.05.1988. | SPLIT | 9 - 22 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 13.11.1988. | SPLIT | 4- 31 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 20.11.1988. | Hannover | 6 - 29 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 27.11.1988. | SPLIT | 6 - 0 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 22.04.1989. | Lousa | 9 - 13 | 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy - Group B2 1987–1989 FIRA Trophy The 1987-89 FIRA Trophy was the 27th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. It was played along two seasons The tournament was won by France- First division :* Spain relegated to second division----... |
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| 09.09.1989. | Vyskov | 6 - 23 | WCQ Europe | |
| 13.05.1990. | Luxembourg | 28 - 6 | 1989–1990 FIRA Trophy Third division 1989–1990 FIRA Trophy The 1989-90 FIRA Trophy was the 28th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. The format return to a "one-year tornament".The tournament was won by France, Romania and Soviet Union with the same points.- First division :... |
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| 26.05.1990. | SPLIT | 3 - 9 | 1989–1990 FIRA Trophy Third division 1989–1990 FIRA Trophy The 1989-90 FIRA Trophy was the 28th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. The format return to a "one-year tornament".The tournament was won by France, Romania and Soviet Union with the same points.- First division :... |
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| 11.11.1990. | Kostinbrod | 0 - 3 | 1990–1992 FIRA Trophy 1990–1992 FIRA Trophy The 1990-92 FIRA Trophy was the 229th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. The format return to a "two-year tornament".The tournament was won by France. Italy, growing their competitivity, was second.- First division :... |
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| 21.04.1991. | BEOGRAD | 22 - 6 | 1990–1992 FIRA Trophy 1990–1992 FIRA Trophy The 1990-92 FIRA Trophy was the 229th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams. The format return to a "two-year tornament".The tournament was won by France. Italy, growing their competitivity, was second.- First division :... |
In total 66 test games (20 won, 2 drawn, 44 lost)
Overall
| Nation | Games | Won | Lost | Drawn | Percentage of wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16,66% | |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12,50% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| XV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.33% | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| XV | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66% | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40% | |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| Total | 66 | 20 | 44 | 2 | 30% |
SFR Yugoslavia XV (unofficial games)
| Date | Venue | Opposition | Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.11.1968. | SPLIT | XV | 10 - 12 | Friendly |
| 31.12.1968. | Rovigo | Northern Italy | 9 - 19 | |
| 22.11.1972. | Koeln | Nord Rhein (GER) | 46 - 3 | |
| 24.10.1974. | ZAGREB | Waitemata Rugby Club (NZL) | 3-33 | |
| 25.11.1977. | Timisoara | RC Universitatea Timisoara (ROM) | 0-4 | |
| 27.11.1977. | Timisoara | Timisoara Selection (ROM) | 19-0 | |
| 29.11.1977. | Timisoara | RC Elektrotemis (ROM) | 22 - 06 | |
| 26.02.1978. | ZAGREB | NZL Yugoslav Rugby Club (NZL) | 0 - 10 | |
| 08.09.1978. | KASTEL STARI | University of Victoria (CAN) | 9 - 16 | |
| 10.09.1978. | MAKARSKA | RC Universitatea Timisoara (ROM) | 7 - 23 | |
| 12.09.1978. | SINJ | RC Universitatea Timisoara (ROM) | 19 - 03 | |
| 30.09.1978. | BEOGRAD | RC Partizan | 48-3 | |
| 03.10.1980. | PANCEVO | RC Valencia (ESP) | 15-20 | Kup oslobodjenja Panceva |
| 05.10.1980. | PANCEVO | Yugoslavia U23 | 58-6 | Kup oslobodjenja Panceva |
| 18.10.1980. | BEOGRAD | Hrvatska | 10-24 | Kup oslobodjenja Beograda |
| 19.10.1980. | BEOGRAD | Ljubljana | 30 - 10 | Kup oslobodjenja Beograda |
| 09.04.1982. | SIBENIK | London Scottish RFC U23 (ENG) | 21- 12 | |
| 15.10.1983. | BEOGRAD | Beograd | 40-4 | |
| 15.05.1984. | SPLIT | Middlesex County Clubs(ENG) | 0-36 | |
| 21.10.1984. | BEOGRAD | Beograd | 48-4 | Kup oslobođenja Beograda |
| 22.10.1984. | BEOGRAD | RC Stiinta Baia Mare (ROM) | 8-12 | Kup oslobođenja Beograda |
| 20.10.1985. | BEOGRAD | Beograd | 40-0 | Kup oslobođenja Beograda |
| 21.10.1985. | BEOGRAD | RC Stiinta Baia Mare (ROM) | 10-26 | Kup oslobođenja Beograda |
| 05.12.1985. | Pordenone | Northern Italy | 6-10 | |
| 16.10.1986. | SPLIT | NZ YUG Sports Club (NZL) | 3 - 43 | |
| 13.03.1988. | SPLIT | Dalmacija XV | 23-14 | |
| 20.03.1988. | PALIC | Srbija XV | 60-3 | |
| 02.04.1988. | SINJ | RK Sinj | 46-0 | Cetinska krajina |
| 03.04.1988. | SINJ | Becket Haus RFC (ENG) | 13-0 | Cetinska krajina |
| 03.05.1988. | MAKARSKA | RK Energoinvest | 47 - 4 | |
| 04.05.1988. | MAKARSKA | Selection Bourgogne (FRA) | 13 - 13 | |
| 20.05.1988. | SPLIT | Surrey County Clubs (ENG) | 6 - 32 | |
| 10.09.1988. | SPLIT | RK Nada II | 80-0 | Turnir povodom Dana mornarice |
| 11.09.1988. | SPLIT | RK Nada | 16-8 | Turnir povodom Dana mornarice |
| 01.10.1988. | PANCEVO | RK Nada | 10-6 | Kup oslobođenja Pančeva |
| 02.10.1988. | PANCEVO | RK Partizan | 8-4 | Kup oslobođenja Pančeva |
| 13.10.1988. | Crawley | North Sussex XV (ENG) | 9-39 | England Tour |
| 16.10.1988. | Southand | Southand RFC (ENG) | 9-13 | England Tour |
| 18.10.1988. | London | London Welsh RFC (ENG) | 6-46 | England Tour |
| 20.10.1988. | Esher | Surrey County Clubs (ENG) | 12-23 | England Tour |
| 26.03.1989. | SPLIT | Calder Vale RFC (ENG) | 36 - 3 | |
| 17.04.1989. | Creusotin | Club Olimpique Creusotin (FRA) | 9-10 | France/Spain Tour |
| 24.04.1989. | San Sebastian | Gipuzkoa XV (ESP) | 36-3 | France/Spain Tour |
| 18.05.1989. | SPLIT | Old Emanuel RFC (ENG) | 26-4 | |
| 03.06.1989. | ZAGREB | RK Mladost | 82-9 | |
| 06.09.1989. | LJUBLJANA | RK Bežigrad | 69-9 | |
| 06.05.1990. | Pontarlier | France Universitaire | 19-42 | France Tour |
| 08.05.1990. | Digoin | Sel.Bourgogne (FRA) | 7-24 | France Tour |
| 10.05.1990. | Plaisir | Plaisir Rugby Club (FRA) | 21-18 | France Tour |
| 14.10.1990. | SPLIT | NZ YUG Sports Club (NZL) | 0-30 |
Managers (Test games only)
| Name | Period | Games | Wins | Draws | Lost | Win Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branko STIMAC | 1968 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Branimir ALAUPOVIC | 1969-1974 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 19,8 | |
| Mihovil RADJA | 1975-1979 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 35,5 | |
| Dusan NOVAKOV | 1980-1981 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 28,6 | |
| Suad KAPETANOVIC | 1982 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50,0 | |
| Branimir ALAUPOVIC | 1982-1987 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 42,5 | |
| Marko PROTEGA | 1987-1991 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 23,1 |
The Most Capped Players (Test games only)
| Name | Club | Serving | Test Games | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola STANCEVIC | RK Dinamo Pancevo | 1973-1990 | 44 | 34 | |
| Dragan KESIC | RK Dinamo Pancevo | 1968-1980 | 30 | 18 | |
| Branko RADIC | RK Nada Split | 1968-1980 | 29 | 13 | |
| Tihomir VRANESEVIC | RK Sisak/RK Zagreb | 1979-1990 | 29 | 16 | |
| Vinko LABROVIC | RK Nada Split | 1980-1990 | 27 | 33 | |
| Nasir VEHABOVIC | RK Celik Zenica | 1982-1991 | 22 | 48 | |
| Damir UZUNOVIC | RK Celik Zenica | 1980-1991 | 22 | 12 | |
| Ante ZEKAN | RK Nada Split | 1970-1981 | 20 | 8 | |
| Damir BUZOV | RK Nada Split | 1979-1988 | 20 | ||
| Dusan PANIC | RK Zagreb | 1979-1985 | 19 | 12 | |
| Jasmin DELJKIC | RK Celik Zenica | 1982-1991 | 18 | 4 | |
| Ante STAGLICIC | RK Nada Split | 1968-1974 | 17 | 5 | |
| Dubravko GEROVAC | RK Zagreb | 1975-1982 | 16 | 28 | |
| Zlatko ZVER | RK Koloys LJubljana | 1975-1981 | 16 | ||
| Sreto CADJO | RK Celik Zenica | 1976-1982 | 16 | 4 | |
| Ranko ARMANDA | RK Nada Split | 1968-1976 | 15 | ||
| Marko PROTEGA | RK Nada Split | 1968-1973 | 15 | ||
| Goran TRKULJA | RK Zagreb | 1978-1984 | 13 | ||
| Nikola TEPIC | RK Dinamo Pancevo | 1983-1981 | 13 | 13 | |
| Ilija BJELANOVIC | RK Nada Split | 1968-1979 | 13 | 3 | |
| Drago LULIC | RK Energoinvest Makarska | 1978-1989 | 13 | 8 | |
| Tonci IVANISEVIC | RK Nada Split | 1969-1975 | 12 | 8 | |
| Dragan GRUJIC | RK Partizan Beograd | 1988-1991 | 12 | 8 |
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