Rugby union in Nigeria
Not to be confused with Rugby union in Niger.
| Rugby union in Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Governing body | Nigerian Rugby Football Federation |
| National team | Nigeria |
| Registered players | 7804 |
| Clubs | 26 |
Rugby union in Nigeria is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 91st by the IRB.[1]
Governing body
The governing body is the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation.
History
Rugby union was first introduced into Nigeria by the British empire. For a number of years the game was dominated by white settlers and expatriates, and to an extent, a number of expatriate oil workers still play there.
A number of Nigerian people have emigrated to the UK, and there is even a London Nigerian Rugby Club.[2]
Notable players
A number of notable England players were born or raised in Nigeria, including:
- Adedayo Adebayo
- Ayoola Erinle (born Lagos)
- Daniel Norton
- Steve Ojomoh
- Victor Ubogu
- Mark Odejobi
- Ugo Monye
- Topsy Ojo
- Chris Oti
- Marcus Watson
- Andrew Harriman
Bright Sodje who formerly played for Wakefield RFC also has a Nigerian background.
See also
- Nigeria national rugby union team
- Confederation of African Rugby
- Africa Cup
External links
- IRB Nigeria page
- CAR
- Nigerian women holding their own in rugby
- Club plans big for rugby in Nigeria
- Nigeria reaches milestone
- (French) Historique
- "Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review
References
- ↑ IRB.com accessed 23rd June, 2009
- ↑ http://www.londonnigerianrugby.com
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