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Rugby union in Morocco is a significant and popular sport. [2] Governing body. The Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation was formed in 1916, joined the IRFB in 1988. [3]
The Morocco national rugby union team are a national sporting side, representing Morocco in rugby union. The team is also known as the Atlas Lions. Morocco is governed by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Rugby. Morocco competes in the Africa Cup annually. The team has won the competition in 2003 and 2005.
The Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation (French: Fédération Royale Marocaine de Rugby) is the governing body for rugby union in Morocco. It is affiliated with the International Rugby Board and is responsible for the Moroccan national team and the Moroccan Rugby Championship.
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Rugby union came to Morocco in the early 20th century, mainly by the French who occupied the country. [46] As a result, Moroccan rugby was tied to the fortunes of France, during the first and second World War , with many Moroccan players going away to fight. [ 46 ]
Morocco international rugby union players (2 P) Pages in category "Morocco national rugby union team" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
Abdelatif Benazzi (Arabic: عبد اللطيف بن عزي; born 20 August 1968) is a French-Moroccan rugby union player who represented both Morocco and France. [1] He played as a lock or back row forward. Abdel Benazzi started out with his homeland Morocco, but his ability was quickly spotted by France's selectors. [1]
The Morocco national rugby sevens team has competed in various international tournaments, including the Hong Kong Sevens. Morocco participated at the 2016 Hong Kong Sevens , they reached the quarterfinals of the World Series Qualifier.