Rugby Israel – 2023 year in review
2023 was a complex year for Rugby Israel. Budget & financing As we were trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19, which significantly affected participation and further still youth participation, we were confronted with additional challenges. In 2022 we were not allocated a budget by the Ministry of Sports, and later, in the absence […]
Israel Rugby Union braai for the troops up north with a surprise guest
IRU board member Guy Gorfil (left) and Tel-Aviv Heat chairman Adi Raz (right) went up north to throw a braai for the troops. To their surprise, among the hungry Cfir troops they came across paramedic Itai Fabian the son of Offer Fabian IRU president. What a small world! And what a Mitzva you are doing.
Israel Rugby Union partners hit the right tone
The Israel Rugby Union have today launched a new partnership with the world’s finest whistle company, ACME Whistles, to support coaches and match officials across the sport. The new partnership, which coincides with Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year, will see ACME support officials at all levels with whistles, and help showcase Israeli rugby around […]
Israel’s National Women’s team makes history wining Rugby Europe’s Conference championship
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Israel’s National Women’s team are Rugby Europe’s Conference champions
Israel’s National Women’s team in rugby 7s under coach Omer Chalfi made history last week winning the European Conference championship and promoting to the Trophy competition. The players showed determination and a fighting spirit leaving their opponents no chance: 29:5 over Luxemburg 35:0 over Lithuania 48:0 over Bulgaria 42:0 over Monaco 29:0 over Croatia And […]
Rugby once again making history
The Israeli National Rugby 7s team was the first to benefit from the Abraham Accords and toured to the UAE for a friendly tournament and joint training camp. Following months of planning and last minute changes, the team landed in Dubai on March 16th, 2021 and made history. UAE coach Apollo Perellini and Israeli coach […]
Dubai tour preparations into high gear
Preparations for going to Dubai shift into high gear. Joint teams from both countries are finalizing the tour detail and logistics. Rugby Israel has issued special event shirts commemorating this historic event and over 100 were already sold. Do you want one for yourself? Click here and get your replica or polo shirt.
