Rugby union in Nigeria is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 70th by World Rugby.
Governing body The governing body is the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation.
History Rugby union was first introduced into Nigeria by the British empire. For a number of years the game was dominated by white settlers and expatriates, and to an extent, a number of expatriate oil workers still play there.
A number of Nigerian people have emigrated to the UK, and there is a London Nigerian Rugby Club.
Notable players A number of notable England players were born or raised in Nigeria, including:
Adedayo Adebayo Ayoola Erinle Steve Ojomoh Victor Ubogu Topsy Ojo Chris Oti Marcus Watson Andrew Harriman
Bright Sodje who formerly played for Wakefield RFC and current England international Maro Itoje are also of Nigerian background.
See also Nigeria national rugby union team Confederation of African Rugby Africa Cup
External links IRB Nigeria page CAR Nigerian women holding their own in rugby Club plans big for rugby in Nigeria Nigeria reaches milestone Historique "Islam and Rugby" on the Rugby Readers review
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