Vanuatu Rugby Football Union

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Vanuatu Rugby Football Union
Association crest
Sport Rugby union
Founded 1966 (est.)
WR affiliation 1999
FORU affiliation 2000
Website VRFU

The Vanuatu Rugby Football Union, or VRFU, is the governing body for rugby union in Vanuatu. It was established in the 1960s, but only became fully affiliated to the International Rugby Board (IRB) in 1999.[1]

The Vanuatu Rugby Football Union is a full member of the Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU), which is the regional governing body for rugby union in Oceania.[2]

National teams

Vanuatu's national team, the Tuskers, has not yet played in a world cup but has competed at the South Pacific Games, including winning a bronze medal for rugby 15's (as New Hebrides) in 1966.[3] Vanuatu fields teams in 7's competitions as well as 15's. The national women's 7s team was established in 2011.[4]

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