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{{Short description|Rugby organization in Saint Lucia}}
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'''[[Rugby union]] in [[St Lucia]]''' is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 80th by the [[International Rugby Board|IRB]].<ref name=IRB>http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000091/index.html Retrieved 3rd, July, 2009</ref>
'''[[Rugby union]] in [[St Lucia]]''' is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 80th by the [[International Rugby Board|IRB]].<ref name=IRB>{{cite web |url=http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000091/index.html |title=Saint Lucia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028034734/http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000091/index.html |archive-date=28 Oct 2007 |website=www.irb.com |access-date=3 July 2009}}</ref>


==Governing body==
==Governing body==
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==History==
==History==
[[Saint Lucia national rugby union team|Saint Lucia]]'s first ever international rugby match was actually a Round 1a one-off [[2007 Rugby World Cup]] quailfying match, as part of the [[2007 Rugby World Cup - Americas qualification|Americas tournaments]] in 2005. The match was played against [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national rugby team|St Vincent & Grenadines]], and Saint Lucia won 36 points to 25, which enabled them to advance into the next round of World Cup qualifying.
[[Saint Lucia national rugby union team|Saint Lucia]]'s first ever international rugby match was actually a Round 1a one-off [[2007 Rugby World Cup]] qualifying match, as part of the [[2007 Rugby World Cup - Americas qualification|Americas tournaments]] in 2005. The match was played against [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national rugby team|St Vincent & Grenadines]], and Saint Lucia won 36 points to 25, which enabled them to advance into the next round of World Cup qualifying.


==Women's rugby==
==Women's rugby==
Although St Lucia's women have not yet played test match rugby, they have been playing [[Women's International Rugby Union Sevens|international sevens rugby]] since 2005. [[Women's_international_rugby_union_results_summary#Sevens|(Current playing record)]].
Although St Lucia's women have not yet played test match rugby, they have been playing [[Women's International Rugby Union Sevens|international sevens rugby]] since 2005. [[Women's international rugby union results summary#Sevens|(Current playing record)]].


==Notable players==
==Notable players==
* [[Cornelius Henry]], born in St Lucia is a dual cricket-rugby international for {{nrut|Canada}}.
* [[Cornelius Henry]], born in St Lucia is a dual cricket-rugby international for {{nrut|Canada}}.
*[[Marland Yarde]], born in St Lucia played 13 times for the [[England national rugby union team|England]] scoring 30 points, he has played professionally for [[London Irish]], [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]], [[Sale Sharks]] and currently [[Aviron Bayonnais]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marland YARDE profile and stats |url=https://all.rugby/player/marland-yarde |access-date=2023-01-13 |website=all.rugby |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
==See also==
* [[Saint Lucia national rugby union team]]
* [[Saint Lucia national rugby union team]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000091/index.html IRB St Lucia page]
* [http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000091/index.html IRB St Lucia page]
* [http://www.nawira.com/members/st-lucia/ NAWIRA St Lucia page]
* [http://www.nawira.com/members/st-lucia/ NAWIRA St Lucia page]
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/4140501/Amy-Winehouse-on-holiday-in-Caribbean-with-ex-rugby-player-friend-of-Danny-Cipriani.html Amy Winehouse on holiday in Saint Lucia with ex-rugby player friend]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090123053954/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/4140501/Amy-Winehouse-on-holiday-in-Caribbean-with-ex-rugby-player-friend-of-Danny-Cipriani.html Amy Winehouse on holiday in Saint Lucia with ex-rugby player friend]
* [http://www.irb.com/en/Home/MemberUnionHomePage?UnionID=91 Saint Lucia] on IRB.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310232256/http://www.irb.com/en/Home/MemberUnionHomePage?UnionID=91 Saint Lucia] on IRB.com
* [http://rugbydata.com/stlucia Saint Lucia] on rugbydata.com
* [http://rugbydata.com/stlucia Saint Lucia] on rugbydata.com
*{{fr}} [http://www.lestimbresdurugby.com/Archivesdurugby/Pays/sainte_Lucie.htm Archives du Rugby: Sainte Lucie]
*{{in lang|fr}} [http://www.lestimbresdurugby.com/Archivesdurugby/Pays/sainte_Lucie.htm Archives du Rugby: Sainte Lucie]
http://www.stluciarugbycoaching.co.uk/
* [http://www.stluciarugbycoaching.co.uk/ Development of rugby in St Lucia]
* [http://www.caribbeancoaching.org/ coach rugby in St Lucia]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Rugby union in Saint Lucia|*]]
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[[Category:Sport in Saint Lucia]]
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Latest revision as of 08:15, 31 August 2023

Rugby union in Saint Lucia
CountrySaint Lucia
Governing bodySaint Lucia Rugby Football Union
National team(s)Saint Lucia
National competitions

Rugby union in St Lucia is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 80th by the IRB.[1]

Governing body

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The governing body is the St. Lucia Rugby Football Union.[1]

History

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Saint Lucia's first ever international rugby match was actually a Round 1a one-off 2007 Rugby World Cup qualifying match, as part of the Americas tournaments in 2005. The match was played against St Vincent & Grenadines, and Saint Lucia won 36 points to 25, which enabled them to advance into the next round of World Cup qualifying.

Women's rugby

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Although St Lucia's women have not yet played test match rugby, they have been playing international sevens rugby since 2005. (Current playing record).

Notable players

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Saint Lucia". www.irb.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2007. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  2. ^ "Marland YARDE profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
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