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{{Short description|National Rugby Union Team representing Burundi}} |
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| Name = Burundi |
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| Union = Burundi Rugby Union |
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| World Rugby Rank = 104 |
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| World Rugby Rank date = 4 November 2024 |
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| First game = {{flagicon|BDI}} Burundi 19 - 6 [[Rwanda national rugby union team|Rwanda]] {{flagicon|RWA}}<BR/>(2006-08-17) |
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|World Rugby max=103}} |
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{{About|the men's team|the women's team|Burundi women's national rugby union team}} |
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The '''Burundi national rugby union team''' represents [[Burundi]] in international [[rugby union]]. The nation are a member of the [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB) and have yet to play in a [[Rugby World Cup]] tournament. The Burundi national rugby team played their first international in 2003 - losing to [[Uganda national rugby union team|Uganda]]. They participate annually in the [[CAR Castel Beer Trophy]]. However, in the [[2007 Castel Beer Trophy|2007 tournament]] Burundi withdrew for financial reasons. |
The '''Burundi national rugby union team''' represents [[Burundi]] in international [[rugby union]]. The nation are a member of the [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB) and have yet to play in a [[Rugby World Cup]] tournament. The Burundi national rugby team played their first international in 2003 - losing to [[Uganda national rugby union team|Uganda]]. They participate annually in the [[CAR Castel Beer Trophy]]. However, in the [[2007 Castel Beer Trophy|2007 tournament]] Burundi withdrew for financial reasons. |
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{{main|Rugby union in Burundi}} |
{{main|Rugby union in Burundi}} |
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Rugby has been played in Burundi since the 1970s, first among Belgian players who mixed during the 1980s with many French residents. The first officially registered rugby team was the “Intambwe Rugby Club”. The first presidents were Stanislas Mandi and Christian Taupiac. Among the greatest players are Marc Bourgeois, Charles Mugiraneza, “Okume”, Bernard Bordes, Patrice Ndindakumana, Lilian Campan, Louis Riboli, and Simeon Sahabo. The IRC has played international matches against the French, Rwandese and Kenyan teams. |
Rugby has been played in Burundi since the 1970s, first among Belgian players who mixed during the 1980s with many French residents. The first officially registered rugby team was the “Intambwe Rugby Club”. The first presidents were Stanislas Mandi and Christian Taupiac. Among the greatest players are Marc Bourgeois, Charles Mugiraneza, “Okume”, Bernard Bordes, Patrice Ndindakumana, Lilian Campan, Louis Riboli, and Simeon Sahabo. The IRC has played international matches against the French, Rwandese and Kenyan teams. |
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During the 1950 World Cup, Burundi recorded their first pool win against Australia, captained by Ngadukanirami Shamabolotokitoto. Beating the team 3-0. This victory is known as 'chodolo mokosobe hutututu' or 'The Day We Won'. This event is celebrated annually with a festival. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.irb.com/en/Home/MemberUnionHomePage?UnionID=126 Burundi] on IRB.com |
* [http://www.irb.com/en/Home/MemberUnionHomePage?UnionID=126 Burundi]{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on IRB.com |
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* [http://www.rugbydata.com/burundi Burundi] on rugbydata.com |
* [http://www.rugbydata.com/burundi Burundi] on rugbydata.com |
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{{National rugby teams}} |
{{National rugby teams}} |
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{{National sports teams of Burundi}} |
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[[Category:African national rugby union teams]] |
[[Category:African national rugby union teams]] |
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[[Category:Rugby union in Burundi]] |
[[Category:Rugby union in Burundi]] |
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[[Category:National sports teams of Burundi]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:53, 10 November 2024
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| Union | Burundi Rugby Union | |
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| World Rugby ranking | ||
| Current | 104 (as of 4 November 2024) | |
| Highest | 103 | |
| First international | ||
 Burundi 19 - 6 Rwanda  (2006-08-17) | ||
The Burundi national rugby union team represents Burundi in international rugby union. The nation are a member of the International Rugby Board (IRB) and have yet to play in a Rugby World Cup tournament. The Burundi national rugby team played their first international in 2003 - losing to Uganda. They participate annually in the CAR Castel Beer Trophy. However, in the 2007 tournament Burundi withdrew for financial reasons.
History
[edit]Rugby has been played in Burundi since the 1970s, first among Belgian players who mixed during the 1980s with many French residents. The first officially registered rugby team was the “Intambwe Rugby Club”. The first presidents were Stanislas Mandi and Christian Taupiac. Among the greatest players are Marc Bourgeois, Charles Mugiraneza, “Okume”, Bernard Bordes, Patrice Ndindakumana, Lilian Campan, Louis Riboli, and Simeon Sahabo. The IRC has played international matches against the French, Rwandese and Kenyan teams.
External links
[edit]- Burundi[permanent dead link] on IRB.com
- Burundi on rugbydata.com
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