- Source: Rugby union in Nigeria
Rugby union in Nigeria is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 70th by World Rugby.
Governing body
The governing body is the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation.
History
Rugby union was first introduced into Nigeria by the British empire. For a number of years the game was dominated by white settlers and expatriates, and to an extent, a number of expatriate oil workers still play there.
A number of Nigerian people have emigrated to the UK, and there is a London Nigerian Rugby Club.
Notable players
A number of notable England players were born or raised in Nigeria, including:
Adedayo Adebayo
Ayoola Erinle
Steve Ojomoh
Victor Ubogu
Topsy Ojo
Chris Oti
Marcus Watson
Andrew Harriman
Bright Sodje who formerly played for Wakefield RFC and current England international Maro Itoje are also of Nigerian background.
See also
Nigeria national rugby union team
Confederation of African Rugby
Africa Cup
External links
IRB Nigeria page
CAR
Nigerian women holding their own in rugby
Club plans big for rugby in Nigeria
Nigeria reaches milestone
(in French) Historique
"Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review
References
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- Rugby union in Nigeria
- Nigeria national rugby union team
- Nigeria Rugby Football Federation
- South-South Nigeria Rugby Football Federation
- South Africa national rugby union team
- Nigeria national rugby sevens team
- Namibia Rugby Union
- Zimbabwe national rugby union team
- Wales national rugby union team
- Georgia national rugby union team
