Union | Rugby zveza Slovenije |
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Nickname(s) | Encijani, Gentians |
Ground(s) | ŽŠD Ljubljana Stadium |
Coach(es) | Andrew Fenton |
Captain(s) | Max Skofič |
Most caps | 95 Caps - 29.10.2016 |
First international | |
Slovenia 21 - 19 Austria (1992-05-31) |
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Largest win | |
Slovenia 77 - 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina (2007-05-19) |
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Largest defeat | |
Slovenia 0 - 88 Switzerland (2012-05-17) |
Advances to Round 1 Final |
The Slovenia national rugby union team represents Slovenia at rugby union. They are governed by the Rugby zveza Slovenije, and have yet to qualify for the Rugby World Cup.
In 2014 Slovenia signed an apparel contract with Impact Prowear for 3 seasons.
Squad to 2016/17 (Rugby Europe Chamionship) – REC - Conference 2 – south.
Update : 29.10.2016
Most siblings to play in a rugby union international match
The most siblings to play in a rugby union international match is 5 and was achieved by Archie, Jack, Frank, George and Max Skofic (all Slovenia) playing for Slovenia against Bulgaria in the European Nations Cup Division Two match at Park Siska, Ljubljana, Slovenia on 12 April 2014. Archie, George and Frank Skofic started the game and played the full 80 minutes. Max Skofic entered after 25 minutes and scored 3 tries, while Jack Skofic entered after 77 minutes. All five brothers finished the game on the winning side as Slovenia defeated Bulgaria 43-17. George Skofic also scored a try while Frank Skofic kicked one conversion.