FIRA - Association of European Rugby

The FIRA - Association Européenne de Rugby (FIRA–AER) was formed in 1999 to promote, develop, organise and administer the game of rugby in Europe under the authority of the International Rugby Board (the governing body of rugby union).

Related Topics:
1999 - International Rugby Board - Rugby union

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FIRA-A.E.R. Statutes, Section 1.3 - Object and Purpose:

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The aim of the FIRA-AER is to promote, develop, organise and administer the game of rugby in Europe in accordance with the agreement signed in Paris on May 29 1999 by the FIRA and the IRB. These statutes shall be interpreted within the spirit of this framework agreement. By virtue of this agreement the FIRA shall become a European rugby union confederation, the FIRA-AER, and shall be responsible for the development and administration of European rugby. It shall vigorously uphold the application and observation of the IRB?s Statutes and Regulations in force. The FIRA-AER shall organise its own championship and tournaments, the Junior World Championship and it shall administer the technical assistance necessary for the development of the game by way of competitions, training courses and any other form instruction.

Related Topics:
May 29 - 1999

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