Rugby union in Anguilla
Independent Rugby Union
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
The governing body is not affiliated to NAWIRA or the IRB, although there have been link ups with the English Rugby Football Union.
History
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
- Anguilla national rugby union team
References
External links
- Anguilla Eels Rugby Football Club
- NAWIRA
- Boost for Rugby 7's in the Americas & Caribbean
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Rugby union in British dependencies
- Rugby Football Union
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Is
- Cayman Islands
- Jersey
- Isle of Man
- Turks and Caicos
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands (M W)
- Anguilla
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Falkland Islands
- Gibraltar
- Guernsey (Sark)
- Jersey
- Isle of Man
- Montserrat
- St Helena
- St Kitts & Nevis
- Turk & Caicos
- Anguilla Eels RFC
- Campo Gibraltar RFC
- Manx rugby teams
- Bermuda Classic Tournament
- NACRA
- Jeff Butterfield
- The Lord Jersey Rugby Cup