Rugby union in Madagascar | |
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Country | Madagascar |
National team(s) | Madagascar |
First played | 1890s |
Registered players | 42,540[1] |
Clubs | 410 |
National competitions | |
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]