Rugby Union In India
Rugby union is a minor sport in India. However it is a fast growing sport as some Indian sporting clubs are beginning to embrace the game. Rugby union is the second most popular winter sport after association football in India, which itself trails greatly in popularity to cricket and field hockey.
India is rated 65th as of June 6, 2012, with 24,010 registered players, 7160 of whom are female. This is their highest ranking ever. India is Division 3 champion of Asian 5 Nations.
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