Rugby union in Togo is a minor but growing sport.
Governing body The governing body is the Fédération Togolaise de Rugby.IRB togo page retrieved 5 July 3009 official union page retrieved 5 July 3009 It was founded on 21 September 2001, and affiliated to the IRB as an associate member in 2004. Fetog history retrieved 5 July 3009 It joined the Confederation of African Rugby in the same year.
History Rugby was originally introduced to Togo by the French. For a long time the Rugby Club de Lomé was the only one.
It was during the 1980s however, that Togo rugby took off, and teams such as the Buffles (Buffalos), Lions, Rhinoceros and Gazelles were set up.
See also Togo national rugby union team Confederation of African Rugby Africa Cup
References
External links IRB togo page official union page CAR Nigeria reaches milestone. (Nigeria vs Togo) Niger retain Africa CAR Development Trophy