| Rugby union in Madagascar | |
|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar |
| National team(s) | Madagascar |
| First played | 1890s |
| Registered players | 42,540[1] |
| Clubs | 410 |
National competitions | |
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Rugby union in Madagascar is the most popular team sport in the nation. As of August 2023, Madagascar is ranked 45th worldwide by World Rugby (WR),[2] and boasts over 42,540 registered players and more than 410 rugby clubs.[3] Although Madagascar lacks a professional competition, as it is one of the poorest countries in the world, it does possess a national club competition that is extensively covered in the national print media, as well as having matches televised. Rugby is considered the national sport of Madagascar.[4][5]
The governing body is the Madagascan Rugby Federation or Fédération Malagasy de Rugby.[1]
- ^ a b "International Rugby Board - MADAGASCAR". Irb.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ "World Rankings". World Rugby. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ Official Madagascar Playing Numbers Archived 2011-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Madagascar take Sevens honours". Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- ^ "14-place jump for Madagascar". Archived from the original on 2012-11-18. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
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