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]
| Rugby union in Monaco | |
|---|---|
| Country | Monaco |
| Governing body | FMR |
| National team(s) | Monaco |
| First played | 1996 |
| Registered players | 325 |
| Clubs | 2 |
The governing body of rugby union in Monaco is the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby (FMR).[2]
History
editRugby 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
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- IRB page
- (in French) official union page
- (in French) A.S. Monaco Rugby
- FIRA-AER Monaco page
- (in French) Archives du Rugby: Monaco
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