Rugby union in Mozambique

Rugby union in Mozambique is a minor but growing sport.

History

As a former Portuguese colony, rugby has been a late arrival to Mozambique. Although rugby has been played in Portugal for decades, it has never become a major sport, and it did not transfer it to its colonies.

Beira used to play a series against Nyasaland sides during the 1930s called the Woury Cup.[1]

Rugby is centred on the national capital and main city, Maputo. Mozambique's poverty and lack of infrastructure make it difficult to maintain a proper national league structure.

However, the country borders South Africa, where rugby is a major sport, and also neighbours Madagascar and Zimbabwe where the game is popular, as well as Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, all of which have had a historical rugby presence.

Rugby also has extensive TV coverage on satellite networks in Mozambique.[2]

See also

• Mozambique national rugby union team
• Confederation of African Rugby
• Africa Cup

External links

• CAR
• "Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review

References

1. Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p71
2. http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7106/Rugby-and-Saris-Nampula-72 ^[dead link‍]