Rugby union in Monaco

Rugby union in Monaco is a minor, but growing sport. In October 2017, Monaco ranked 107th out of 110th national teams according to the World Rugby.^[1]

Rugby union in Monaco
Country	Monaco
Governing body	FMR
National team(s)	Monaco
First played	1996
Registered players	325
Clubs	2

The governing body of rugby union in Monaco is the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby (FMR).^[2]

History

Rugby union has a long history in Monaco. The country is not far from Menton, which is where William Webb Ellis, the supposed founder of the game is buried.

See also

• Monaco national rugby union team