CYPRUS RUGBY FEDERATION

The 'Cyprus Rugby Federation' the governing body for rugby union in Cyprus. It runs several competitions including a league with teams from the British military bases (Akrotiri and Dhekelia) and three local teams:

★ Paphos Tigers

★ Limassol Crusaders

★ Nicosia Barbarians
It became affiliated to FIRA in 2006.^[1]
The first international game of the Cyprus Rugby National Team took place on March 24, 2007 against Greece in Paphos. The Cypriot XV won the game by 39-3 in front of 2,500 fans.^[2]

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1. Cyprus accepted as members of the International Federation of Amateur Rugby
2. Cyprus trounce Greece in first international rugby match Alexander McCowan