Rugby union in Mali
Appearance
Rugby Union in Mali is a minor but growing sport.
Governing body[edit]
The governing body for the sport is the Fédération Malienne de Rugby (Malienne Rugby Federation).[1]
History[edit]
Mali was formerly a French colony, and the game was first introduced there by French expatriates. In recent years, the game has been played mostly by native Malians.
Mali has a long-established union and players come from all walks of life. [2]
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- IRB Mali page
- CAR
- Mali to host African U-18 Rugby Championship
- Niger retain Africa CAR Development Trophy
- (in French) Archives du Rugby: Mali
References[edit]
- ^ IRB.com retrieved 2 July 2009
- ^ http://wesclark.com/rrr/islamic_rugby.html "Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review retrieved 2 July 2009