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'''[[Rugby union]] in [[Andorra]]''' is considered the second most popular sport in [[Andorra]] and has increased in popularity rapidly over the last decade. With growing success on the international stage many now see rugby as Andorra's number one sport.
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'''[[Rugby union]] in [[Andorra]]''' is considered the second most popular sport in [[Andorra]] and has increased in popularity rapidly over the last decade and the [[Andorra national rugby union team|national team]] has had a growing success on the international stage.

In 2010, there were 213 registered players, and 2 clubs.<ref>{{in lang|en}} [http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000035/index.html fédération andorrane] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926202152/http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000035/index.html |date=September 26, 2011 }}, sur irb.com, consulté le 9 mai 2009.</ref>

As of August 2015 there are 192 members of which 22 are women and 172 are seniors, whilst there only being one referee and 15 coaches.


==Governing body==
==Governing body==
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==History==
==History==
Andorran rugby is around forty years old, having been introduced in the 1960s.<ref name=Completerugby>Bath, Richard (ed.) ''The Complete Book of Rugby'' (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1 86200 013 3) p62</ref>
Andorran rugby is around sixty years old, having been introduced in the 1960s.<ref name=Completerugby>Bath, Richard (ed.) ''The Complete Book of Rugby'' (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 {{ISBN|1-86200-013-1}}) p62</ref>


Because it is surrounded by some of the main rugby playing heartlands of France and Spain - [[Provence]], [[Catalonia]] (and [[Rousillon]]) and the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]]
Because it is surrounded by some of the main rugby playing heartlands of France and Spain - [[Provence]], [[Catalonia]] (and [[Roussillon]]) and the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]]
- Andorrans have had a long exposure to the sport through the media.
- Andorrans have had a long exposure to the sport through the media.


Also, three other factors have come to have an influence in recent years -
Also, three other factors have come to have an influence in recent years -
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Returning students have been a major factor in the growth of Andorran rugby.<ref name=Completerugby/>
Returning students have been a major factor in the growth of Andorran rugby.<ref name=Completerugby/>


One of the most prominent advocates of rugby in Andorra has been the radio personality and teacher, [[Anick Musolas]]<ref name=Completerugby/>. Musolas was
One of the most prominent advocates of rugby in Andorra has been the radio personality and teacher, [[Anick Musolas]].<ref name=Completerugby/> Musolas was
raised in [[La Rochelle]], in [[France]], and her father was rugby-mad.<ref name=Completerugby/>
raised in [[La Rochelle]], in [[France]], and her father was rugby-mad.<ref name=Completerugby/>


Andorra managed to reach the Spanish Cup Final in 1966, but was later kicked out.<ref name=Completerugby/> It now plays in the French fourth division.<ref name=Completerugby/>
Andorra managed to reach the Spanish Cup Final in 1966, but was later kicked out.<ref name=Completerugby/> It now plays in the French fourth division.<ref name=Completerugby/>


Notable Andorra-based players have included the no. 8 Tony Castillo and scrum halves Alonso Ricart and Roger Font, as well as locally based foreign players such as
Notable Andorra-based players have included the no. 8 Toni Castillo and scrum halves Alonso Ricart and Roger Font, as well as locally based foreign players such as Jimmy Jordan, a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] winger from [[Kilmarnock]], and the [[Argentine]] fly-half Gustavo Tumosa, who previously played for [[Rosario]].<ref name=Completerugby/>
Jimmy Jordan, a [[Scottish] winger from [[Kilmarnock]], and the [[Argentine]] fly-half Gustavo Tumosa, who previously played for [[Rosario]].<ref name=Completerugby/>


Andorra's traditional rivals are [[Luxembourg national rugby union team|Luxembourg]], who have a similar set up. Andorra was to give Luxembourg their first international
Andorra's traditional rivals are [[Luxembourg national rugby union team|Luxembourg]], who have a similar set up. Andorra was to give Luxembourg their first international
victory, 10-6.<ref name=Completerugby2>Bath p70</ref>
victory, 10–6.<ref name=Completerugby2>Bath p70</ref>


==Clubs==
==Clubs==
In 1997, there were only three clubs, one being made up of ski-instructors who were locally based, but who came from all over the world.<ref name=Completerugby/>
In 1997, there were only three clubs, one being made up of ski-instructors who were locally based, but who came from all over the world.<ref name=Completerugby/>


Because of the small population of Andorra, this is not a bad ratio for a Tier 3 nation.
The main club in the country is [[VPC Andorra XV]], that currently plays in the lower French leagues.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Andorra national rugby union team]]
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* [[Andorra national rugby union team]]

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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000035/index.html IRB Andorra page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110926202152/http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000035/index.html IRB Andorra page]
* [https://www.rugbyandorra.com F.A.R. official page]

*{{in lang|fr}} [http://www.lestimbresdurugby.com/Archivesdurugby/Pays/Andorre.htm Archives du Rugby: Andorre]
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 9 July 2024

Rugby union in Andorra
CountryAndorra
Governing bodyAndorran Rugby Federation
National team(s)Andorra
First played1960s
Registered players213[1]
Clubs2
National competitions

Rugby union in Andorra is considered the second most popular sport in Andorra and has increased in popularity rapidly over the last decade and the national team has had a growing success on the international stage.

In 2010, there were 213 registered players, and 2 clubs.[2]

As of August 2015 there are 192 members of which 22 are women and 172 are seniors, whilst there only being one referee and 15 coaches.

Governing body

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The Andorran Rugby Federation was founded in 1986, and became affiliated to the IRFB (as it was then) in 1991.

History

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Andorran rugby is around sixty years old, having been introduced in the 1960s.[3]

Because it is surrounded by some of the main rugby playing heartlands of France and Spain - Provence, Catalonia (and Roussillon) and the Basque Country - Andorrans have had a long exposure to the sport through the media.

Also, three other factors have come to have an influence in recent years -

  1. A large influx of tourists, especially skiers.
  2. Andorra's status as a tax haven has brought with it many tax exiles from rugby playing countries
  3. Andorra's small size has meant that young people tend to study outside the country, and become interested in rugby at foreign universities.

Returning students have been a major factor in the growth of Andorran rugby.[3]

One of the most prominent advocates of rugby in Andorra has been the radio personality and teacher, Anick Musolas.[3] Musolas was raised in La Rochelle, in France, and her father was rugby-mad.[3]

Andorra managed to reach the Spanish Cup Final in 1966, but was later kicked out.[3] It now plays in the French fourth division.[3]

Notable Andorra-based players have included the no. 8 Toni Castillo and scrum halves Alonso Ricart and Roger Font, as well as locally based foreign players such as Jimmy Jordan, a Scottish winger from Kilmarnock, and the Argentine fly-half Gustavo Tumosa, who previously played for Rosario.[3]

Andorra's traditional rivals are Luxembourg, who have a similar set up. Andorra was to give Luxembourg their first international victory, 10–6.[4]

Clubs

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In 1997, there were only three clubs, one being made up of ski-instructors who were locally based, but who came from all over the world.[3]

The main club in the country is VPC Andorra XV, that currently plays in the lower French leagues.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "International Rugby Board - ANDORRA". Archived from the original on 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
  2. ^ (in English) fédération andorrane Archived September 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, sur irb.com, consulté le 9 mai 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p62
  4. ^ Bath p70
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