Governing body

The national body is not currently affiliated to the IRB, but is affiliated to NAWIRA. The Fédération Française de Rugby

Fédération 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 Martinique deals with the rest.

History

Rugby was introduced to Martinique by the French who colonised the area. More talented players tend to leave for Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France is the part of France located in Europe. It can also be described as mainland France or as the French mainland and the island of Corsica...

.

There have been occasional games against sides from the other Caribbean islands. Most of its rugby contacts are either with them, or with France itself.

Martinique competes in the Caribbean Championship, a tournament which includes Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team

The Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team represents Trinidad and Tobago in the sport of rugby union. Trinidad and Tobago have thus far not qualified for the Rugby World Cup finals, but have participated in qualifying tournaments since 1999...

, Bermuda

Bermuda national rugby union team

The Bermuda national rugby union team represents Bermuda in the sport of rugby union. Bermuda have thus far not played in a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.-History:...

, the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands national rugby union team

The Cayman Islands national rugby union team represents the Cayman Islands in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments...

, Jamaica

Jamaica national rugby union team

The Jamaica national rugby union team represents Jamaica in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments...

, the Bahamas

Bahamas national rugby union team

The Bahamas national rugby union team represent the Bahamas in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournament. The nation is classified as tier three by the International Rugby Board .-History:The Bahamas made...

, British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands national rugby union team

The British Virgin Islands national rugby union team represents the British Virgin Islands in international rugby union. The nation are a member of the International Rugby Board and have yet to play in a Rugby World Cup tournament...

, Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda national rugby union team

The Antigua and Barbuda national rugby union team represents Antigua and Barbuda in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, and have not participated in qualifying tournaments....

 and Guyana

Guyana national rugby union team

The Guyana national rugby union team represents Guyana in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.-History:...

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External links

• NAWIRA Martinique page
• Martinique on rugbydata.com
• T&T vs Martinique rugby Saturday (Trinidad Guardian)
• Rugby Club du Diamant MARTINIQUE
• http://ecolederugbydiam.canalblog.com/
• NAWIRA Sevens results