Rugby union in Guadeloupe
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Governing body
The national body is not currently affiliated to the IRB, but is affiliated to NAWIRA. The Fédération Française de RugbyFédération Française de Rugby
The French Rugby Federation ) is the governing body for rugby union in France. It was formed in 1919 and is affiliated to the International Rugby Board the sport's governing body...
also carries out some administrative work here. The Comité Territorial de Rugby de Guadeloupe deals with the rest.
History
Boisripeaux Rugby Club des Abymes (BRUC) was established in 1974. They are currently the most successful club.Good Luck Rugby Club has been going since 1978. It was an amalgamation of le the Stade Pointois, Guadeloupe University Club and l'Etoile de Morne à l'Eau.
See also
- Guadeloupe national rugby union team
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