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It is an organization that brings together the LBFR (Ligue Belge
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Belgian federation, created on 24 November 1931 (a founding member of FIRA – Association Européenne de Rugby, 2 January 1934) is one of the oldest European federations. It was created at the initiative of the French Rugby Club (established in 1930 by Jean Rey, a future first coach of the national
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Belgian Federation of Rugby (FBRB) is responsible for organizing and developing rugby union in Belgium. It includes the provincial districts, clubs, managers, players, coaches, educators and officials, to contribute to the practice and development of rugby in all communities in Belgium.
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