Rugby union in Jamaica

Rugby union in Jamaica
CountryJamaica
Governing bodyJamaica Rugby Football Union
National team(s)Jamaica
Registered players2,090 [1]
Clubs21
National competitions

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]

History

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 The initiative was withdrawn soon after being proposed.[4]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

References

  1. ^ a b c "Men's Rankings". 12 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Jamaica Rugby - Home". Archived from the original on 8 January 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2006.
  3. ^ Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p78
  4. ^ "Jamaica on list to host 2019 Rugby World Cup :: Rugby". Sports Jamaica. 18 August 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
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