Rugby Union in India dates back to a scratch match or two played in Kolkata and Madras during the visit of MS Galatea in 1871.

The first recorded match was played on Christmas Day 1872, at CFC Ground in Kolkata, it was played between England and a combined team of Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

In March 2019, former South African player Naas Botha became coach of national team.

[5] Rugby India (RI) organised Asian under 18 tournament in 2018 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

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