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Rugby union in Libya is a minor but growing sport. ==Governing body== Libyan Rugby is not yet affiliated to the IRB. ==History== Libyan rugby is of relatively recent origin, although it has been played in neighbouring countries such as Italy and Malta, and to a lesser extent Tunisia. It is believed that the first rugby in Libya was played by British troops or possibly Italians. Like many other Maghrebi nations, Libyan rugby tended to look to Europe for inspiration, rather than to the rest of Africa. The first Libyan team was set up in the 70's "the Benghazi Wasps" and play against teams from expatriate oil workers. Later on in 1998, French and British set up a team called the Tripoli Barbarians, however it was not until 2008 that official club teams recognised by Libya's governing body for sports, were set up in Benghazi. .〔http://www.tripolipost.com/articledetail.asp?c=3&i=1049〕〔http://wesclark.com/rrr/islamic_rugby.html Islam and Rugby (Note at bottom), retrieved July 2nd, 2009〕 The first official tournament took place in 2008 in Benghazi organised by Thair El Heri.〔http://carugby.com/news/290108_3/〕 The first Officially recognised body for rugby was the Benghazi Rugby Committee.〔 http://www.heavensgame.com/global-news/globetrotter/rugby-in-libya.html〕 == See also == * Confederation of African Rugby * Africa Cup ==References== == External links == * (Rugby in Libya ) * (Sports Enthusiasts in Libya Adopt the Game of Rugby ) * (Libya Rugby ) * (Rugby in Libya ) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rugby union in Libya」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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