Monegasque Rugby Federation

Monegasque Rugby Federation
Fédération Monégasque de Rugby
SportRugby union
Founded1996 (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

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

References

  1. ^ a b "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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