Latvia national rugby sevens team

The Latvia national rugby sevens team () is a national rugby sevens side, representing Latvia. They currently play in the Rugby Europe Sevens Trophy tournament.

Latvian rugby received a surprise boost when they qualified for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 1993.Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ) p70 At the time, there were only two pitches in the country, both of which spent much of their time under snow.

Tournament history

Rugby World Cup Sevens Rugby World Cup Sevens RecordYearRoundPosition 1993Group Stage21st5050 1997Did not qualify 2001 2005Not eligible 2009 2013 2018 2022Total0 Titles1/75050

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Results Time/DateMatch ResultVenue16 Apr 1993Time:10:00 42-0 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh16 Apr 1993Time:12:02 22-5 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh16 Apr 1993Time:14:00 47-5 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh17 Apr 1993Time:15:41 21-12 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh17 Apr 1993Time:17:04 36-7 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

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