Armenia national rugby union team

The Armenian national rugby union team has recently begun playing in the European Nations Cup. The team is unexpectedly strong due to the large Armenian diaspora in France (as well as other traditionally strong rugby nations). So the team has drawn many players, coaches, and trainers from this experienced pool. The team was undefeated since debuting in European competition in 2004 until 1 October 2006, when they lost to Switzerland 16–29 in Vienne (France). The coach is Laurent Hairabetian.

Contents

• Recent squad
• Undefeated streak 20042006
• 20062008 European Nations Cup
• Latest results and fixtures
• References

The loss to Switzerland was Armenia's first loss in international rugby since they began playing tests in 2004. Prior to that loss they had won ten tests in a row progressing up the FIRA-AER divisions until reaching Division 3A in the European Nations Cup tournament. After the loss to Switzerland Armenia then lost 0–24 to Sweden on 21 October 2006. With the revamping of the competition structure Armenia will stay in this division for two seasons, playing home-away matches against Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Serbia.

Results so far in the second round have been impressive. Armenia has defeated Sweden 16–12 (1 September 2007) and Switzerland 28–15 (6 October 2007) to be placed in the middle of the competition table.