Rugby union in Monaco

Rugby union in Monaco
CountryMonaco
Governing bodyFMR
National team(s)Monaco
First played1996
Registered players325
Clubs2

Rugby union in Monaco is a minor, but growing sport. In October 2017, Monaco ranked 107th out of 110th national teams according to the World Rugby.[1]

The governing body of rugby union in Monaco is the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby (FMR).[2]

History

Rugby union has a long history in Monaco. The country is not far from Menton, which is where William Webb Ellis, the supposed founder of the game is buried.

See also

References

  1. ^ World rugby - World Rankings: Full world rankings
  2. ^ Fédération Monégasque de Rugby


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