Rugby union in Anguilla
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Rugby union in Anguilla is a minor, growing sport. It is not ranked by World Rugby as it is not affiliated in its own right.
Governing body[edit]
The governing body is not affiliated to NAWIRA or the IRB, although there have been link ups with the English Rugby Football Union.
History[edit]
Rugby was introduced to Anguilla by the British who colonised the area.
Like many small islands, Anguilla has a low population. The main sport is cricket, and the national population is 13,477.
The main team is the Anguilla Eels RFC, who were formed in April 2006.[1] The Eels have been finalists in the St. Martin tournament in November 2006 and semi finalists in 2007.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Rugby in Anguilla!, Anguilla News
- ^ "Caribbean Games 2009 - Official Website - Participating Countries - Anguilla". Archived from the original on 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2009-09-08.