Country Cameroon Registered players 3,213 | National team Cameroon Clubs 15 | |
Governing body Cameroonian Rugby Federation | ||
Rugby union in Cameroon is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 77th by the IRB.
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Governing body
The governing body for the game is the Cameroonian Rugby Federation (Fédération Camerounaise de Rugby).
History
Cameroon is a former French colony, and the sport was introduced from France. Originally the game was mainly played by white expatriates. However, most of the participants these days are Africans.
Cameroon has a long-established union and players come from all walks of life. However, due to bad economic conditions, and the migration of many players to France, such as Serge Betsen, it has been difficult to maintain a decent domestic game.
In 2002, the Confederation of African Rugby held their conference in Cameroon.
References
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