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Monegasque Rugby Federation

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Monegasque Rugby Federation
Fédération Monégasque de Rugby
BERJAYA
SportRugby union
Founded1996; 30 years ago (1996)
World Rugby affiliation1998
Rugby Europe affiliation1996
PresidentCharlene, Princess of Monaco
Men's coachNicolas Bonnet
Women's coachFabien Camin
Websitewww.monaco-rugby.com

Monegasque Rugby Federation (French: Fédération Monégasque de Rugby) is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in Monaco. The union was established in 1996.[1]

History

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Before the founding of the Monegasque Rugby Federation, rugby in Monaco was predominantly represented by the AS Monaco Rugby (founded 1964) which played in the French rugby union system.[1] In 1987, the Tournoi de Rugby à 7 de Monte-Carlo (transl. Monte Carlo Rugby sevens Tournament) was officially created.[2] In 1996, after the AS Monaco was invited to join the rugby unions of Switzerland, Andorra and Luxembourg, the Monegasque Rugby Federation was founded,[3][4] and joined the International Rugby Board in 1998.[5]

Since 2009, the Monegasque Rugby Federation has hosted the Sainte Dévote Tournament annually for international under-12 teams, [6][7] which also include an annual match between Monaco and Lucciana, Corsica.[8]

In 2017, Charlene, Princess of Monaco and the Monegasque Rugby Federation founded the Monaco Impis rugby sevens team, a team representing Monaco but composed of other international players.[9] In 2023, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation organised an exchange programme between the Monagasque Rugby Federation and South Africa, allowing Monegasque teams to enter South African rugby tournaments.[10] In 2024 at the Dubai Sevens, the Monegasque Rugby Federation sent three teams with Monaco Impis Development and Monaco Under-16s. The Monaco Impis won the tournament.[11] As a result of her support for Monagasque rugby, Princess Charlene was appointed as president of the Monegasque Rugby Federation.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Monaco converts the try in Rugby 7s". Monaco Now. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Arrêté Ministériel n° 87-265 du 18 mai 1987 portant autorisation et approbation des statuts d'une association dénommée "Tournoi de Rugby à 7 de Mon... / Journal 6765 / Année 1987 / Journaux / Accueil - Journal de Monaco". journaldemonaco.gouv.mc. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "Historique" (in French). Fédération de rugby Monégasque. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Povey, Ross (5 November 2024). "Princess Charlène takes on new role as President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation". Monaco Daily News. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Rugby Europe | Regional Association". World Rugby. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Rugby: "Sainte Dévote Tournament"". Hello Monaco. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Monegasque Rugby Federation - Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament". Government of Monaco (in French). Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Rugby: South African team wins Sainte Dévote tournament". Monaco Life. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Carpenter, Elsa (5 December 2023). "Photos: Prince Albert celebrates as Monaco Impis are crowned victors of the Dubai Sevens". Monaco Life. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "South Africa – Monaco Rugby Exchange 2023". Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  11. ↑ Riu, Anaïs (11 December 2024). "Rugby: Three Monegasque teams get a special visit and shine at the Dubai 7s". Monaco Tribune. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Carpenter, Elsa (5 November 2024). "Princess Charlene becomes new President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation". Monaco Life. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
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