• Source: Latvia national rugby union team

      • The Latvia national rugby union team (Latvian: Latvijas regbija XV izlase) represents Latvia at the sport of rugby union. They are governed by the Latvijas Regbija federācija and have been playing international rugby since the early 1990s. They have played most of their games in the Daugava Stadium in Riga or the Baldone Stadium in Baldone, Ķekava Municipality.


      History


      Rugby has increased in popularity in Latvia recently due to a rise in form. Despite minimal playing numbers, Latvia continue to compete at a high level, and had an outside chance of finishing top of Division 2A of the European Nations Cup. However their hopes took a massive blow, when they failed to capitalise on Poland's surprise home defeat to Croatia, losing 16-13 to Malta in Paola. Latvia is an improving rugby team as now more players are playing in Russia, Germany, and Canada.
      Latvia won the 2018–19 Rugby Europe Conference 2 North and was promoted to Conference 1 North for the 2019–20 season.
      The national side is ranked 58th in the world (as of 12 August 2019).


      Current squad


      The roster for the 2018–19 Rugby Europe Conference 2 North tournament match against Norway:

      Head coach: Gary Walker


      Notable players


      Uldis Saulite, 28 Caps, Captain of professional Russian rugby side Ensiey-STM, (2000-present),
      Jurjis Baranovs, plays for professional Russian rugby side Ensiey-STM, (2001-present),
      Robert Davidson, top points scorer (20 Caps, 209 points),


      References




      External links


      Official website (in Latvian)

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