Rugby Union In South Africa
Rugby union is a popular team sport played in South Africa. Along with cricket and football it is one of the most popular ball sports in South Africa. The National team is considered to be amongst the strongest in the world, having won a joint record two World Cups.
Given South Africa's history, as with much else in South Africa, the organisation and playing of rugby has been entangled with politics, and racial politics in particular.
Read more about Rugby Union In South Africa: History, Present, South African Born Players Who Have Represented Other Countries, Demographics, Governing Body, National Team, National Sevens Team, References
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