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Iran national rugby union team

The Iran national rugby union team () is a sporting side that represents Iran in rugby union and is controlled by the I.R. Iran Rugby Federation. The I.R. Iran Rugby Federation is a member of World Rugby and the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU).

The team currently competes in Division 3 (West) of the Asian Rugby Championship.

History

On August 18, 2007, Iran played its first international friendly as part of the Pakistan Tour and won 22–11 in Lahore, Pakistan.

Results summary

Below is a table of the representative rugby matches played by an Iran national XV at test level up until 10 February 2023, updated after match with .

Honours

  • 2007 IRB Singer Rugby Asiad Shield Championship
  • 2008 Asian Five Nations Central Asia Regional tournament Champions
  • 2010 Asian Five Nations Division III tournament Champions
  • 2013 West Asia Championship in Dubai

Coaches

  • Sadegh Nabidoust (2007)
  • Emil Vartazarian (2007)
  • Rob Yule (2008–2009)
  • Sadegh Nabidoust (2010)
  • Wayne Marsters (2010–2011)
  • Sadegh Nabidoust (2011)
  • Mahyar Askari (2012)
  • Pedram Baniamerian (2013)
  • Liam Dunseath (2016)
  • Mahyar Askari 2019–present

See also

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