Rugby union in San Marino

Sport

Rugby union in San Marino
CountrySan Marino
Governing bodyFederazione Sammarinese Rugby
National team(s)San Marino
National competitions
Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup Sevens
IRB Sevens World Series
European Nations Cup

Rugby union in San Marino is a minor but growing sport.

Governing body

The governing body is the Federazione Sammarinese Rugby, which was set up in 2004 by the brothers Giacomo and Michele Rossi.[1] It is affiliated to FIRA.

History

Although San Marino is not a major rugby playing nation, it is surrounded by Italy which is one of the countries represented in the Six Nations which is the highest level of competition in Europe.

Aside from the national team, there is one major club, the Rugby Club San Marino.[2] Unlike some microstates which have had to contend with lack of facilities, San Marino's main problem is one of population.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Home". rugbysanmarino.com.
  2. ^ "Home". rugbyclubsanmarino.com.

External links

  • FIRA-AER Page
  • official union page
  • Rugby Club San Marino
  • (in French) Archives du Rugby: Saint Marin
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Rugby union in World Rugby affiliated nations not present in the Rugby World Cups
Third tier without
World Cup experience
Former states without
World Cup experience