Rugby union in Cameroon
| Rugby union in Cameroon | |
|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon |
| Governing body | Cameroonian Rugby Federation |
| National team | Cameroon |
| Registered players | 3,213 |
| Clubs | 15 |
National competitions | |
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Rugby union in Cameroon is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 77th by the IRB.[1]
Governing body
The governing body for the game is the Cameroonian Rugby Federation (Fédération Camerounaise de Rugby).[1]
History
Cameroon is a former French colony, and the sport was introduced from France. Originally the game was mainly played by white expatriates. However, most of the participants these days are Africans.
Cameroon has a long-established union and players come from all walks of life. [2] However, due to bad economic conditions, and the migration of many players to France, such as Serge Betsen, it has been difficult to maintain a decent domestic game.[2]
In 2002, the Confederation of African Rugby held their conference in Cameroon.[3]
See also
- Cameroon national rugby union team
- Confederation of African Rugby
- Africa Cup
External links
- IRB Cameroon page
- CAR
- Cameroon rugby news
- Castres lends Africa helping hand (IRB.COM) Friday 30 January 2009
- "Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review
- (French) Archives du Rugby: Cameroun
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Retrieved from IRB.com on 22 June 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://wesclark.com/rrr/islamic_rugby.html "Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review retrieved 2 July 2009
- ↑ http://carugby.com/history/
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