| Rugby union in Austria | |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria |
| Governing body | Rugby Österreich |
| National team(s) | Austria |
| First played | 1900 |
| Registered players | 1,345 [1] |
| Clubs | 18 |
National competitions | |
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Rugby union in Austria is a minor but growing sport. The national team is currently ranked 79th in the World Rugby's world rankings,[2] which ranks only the top ninety-five countries.
Traditionally, Austrian rugby has been strongest amongst students, particularly in Vienna. [3] However, it has faced fierce competition from soccer and skiing.
- ^ "International Rugby Board - AUSTRIA". Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
- ^ Official IRB World Rankings Archived 2006-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p63