The World Rugby Council has given its approval: Iraq is now an associate member of the FI. World Rugby thus continues to expand its influence with 135 full and associate membersThe Iraqi Rugby Federation has been an associate member of Asia Rugby since 2020 and already regularly participates in continental competitions.
« Our magnificent sport continues to grow throughout the worldreaching more regions, uniting more people, and enriching more lives than ever before. In line with the new strategic plan, one of whose key pillars is leadership and member support, I look forward to to monitor Iraq's progressto share best practices and work together to encourage more people to become passionate about rugby “,” responded Brett Robinson, chairman of World Rugby.
« Iraq's accession to the global rugby family represents a significant step forward for the sport in Asia and testifies to the remarkable progress made in recent years. agrees the president of Asia Rugby, Qais Al Dhalai. We are convinced that rugby in Iraq will continue to develop, to inspire new generations and to strengthen communities across the country. »
