Summary
Rugby union in Jamaica is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 67th by World Rugby, with 2,090 registered players.[1] Rugby union in Jamaica is governed by the Jamaica Rugby Football Union.[1][2]
| Rugby union in Jamaica | |
|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica |
| Governing body | Jamaica Rugby Football Union |
| National team(s) | Jamaica |
| Registered players | 2,090 [1] |
| Clubs | 21 |
National competitions | |
History edit
Rugby was first introduced into Jamaica by the British. Much of the competition is with neighbouring Caribbean islands, visiting ships and touring sides.
Jamaica competes in the Caribbean Championship, a tournament which includes Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda, Martinique, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Antigua and Guyana.[3]
Jamaica were the most surprising union to announce an interest in hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup, considering they had never participated in a previous event. The initiative was withdrawn soon after being proposed.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Men's Rankings". 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Jamaica Rugby - Home". Archived from the original on 8 January 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2006.
- ^ Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p78
- ^ "Jamaica on list to host 2019 Rugby World Cup :: Rugby". Sports Jamaica. 18 August 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
External links edit
- Jamaica Rugby
- Jamaica on IRB.com
- Jamaica on rugbydata.com
- Jamaica Official Games
- NAWIRA Jamaica page
- Sports Jamaica Rugby Page