Rugby Union
Rugby union is a growing sport in Belgium which, due to recent success by the international team, is enjoying a rise in popularity. The game is formally organised by the Belgium Rugby Federation and has a surprisingly long history. Belgium has 57 clubs and 10,071 players according to the International Rugby Board who currently rank Belgium as tier two nation ranked at twenty sixth in the world.
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