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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 The initiative was withdrawn soon after being proposed.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

• Jamaica national rugby union team
• Caribbean Women’s Rugby Championship

References

External links

• Jamaica Rugby
• Jamaica on IRB.com
• Jamaica on rugbydata.com
• Jamaica Official Games
• NAWIRA Jamaica page
• Sports Jamaica Rugby Page