Cameroon national rugby union team
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The Cameroon national rugby union team represent Cameroon
in the sport of rugby union
. They are ranked as a tier-three nation by the International Rugby Board
(IRB). Cameroon have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup
, but have competed in qualifying tournaments. Cameroon also compete annually in the Africa Cup
.
for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
in Australia. Grouped in Pool A of Round 1, along with Uganda
and Zambia
. Cameroon lost their first match by one point, 25-24 to Zambia, but then defeated Uganda 17 to nil. Cameroon finished first in the final standings, advancing to Round 2.
In Round 2 Cameroon faced both Kenya
and Madagascar
. In their first match, Cameroon lost to Madagascar. They finished third in the standings after then losing to Kenya.
Cameroon participated in the African qualifying tournament
for the 2007 Rugby World Cup
, playing in the Northern Pool of Round 1a, along with Senegal
and Nigeria
. Cameroon finished second in the final standings after narrowly losing to Senegal, and defeating Nigeria. They also competed in the 2006 Africa Cup
.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
in the sport of rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
. They are ranked as a tier-three nation by the International Rugby Board
International Rugby Board
The International Rugby Board is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. It was founded in 1886 as the International Rugby Football Board by the unions of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. England refused to join until 1890. The International Rugby Football Board changed its name to the...
(IRB). Cameroon have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is an international rugby union competition organised by the International Rugby Board and held every four years since 1987....
, but have competed in qualifying tournaments. Cameroon also compete annually in the Africa Cup
Africa Cup
The Africa Cup is an annual rugby union tournament involving African nations, organised by the Confederation of African Rugby . The tournament was first held in 2000, and has since been contested on an annual basis...
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History
In 2001 Cameroon played in the African qualification tournaments2003 Rugby World Cup - Africa qualification
In qualification for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, there was one position for an African nation, as well as the possibility of repechage qualification...
for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
2003 Rugby World Cup
The 2003 Rugby World Cup was the fifth Rugby World Cup and was won by England. Originally planned to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, all games were shifted to Australia following a contractual dispute over ground signage rights between the New Zealand Rugby Football Union and Rugby World...
in Australia. Grouped in Pool A of Round 1, along with Uganda
Uganda national rugby union team
The Uganda national rugby union team are a national sporting side of Uganda, representing them at rugby union. Rugby union was introduced by the British during colonial rule and Uganda played their first international game against Kenya in 1958...
and Zambia
Zambia national rugby union team
Zambia national rugby union team is a third tier rugby union side representing Zambia. They first played in 1975 and now compete on an annual basis in the Africa Cup. They have yet to qualify for the Rugby World Cup....
. Cameroon lost their first match by one point, 25-24 to Zambia, but then defeated Uganda 17 to nil. Cameroon finished first in the final standings, advancing to Round 2.
In Round 2 Cameroon faced both Kenya
Kenya national rugby union team
The Kenya national rugby union team is the Kenyan national team in Rugby. it is controlled by the Kenya Rugby Football Union.The team participates Confederation of African Rugby tournaments, but has never qualified for the Rugby World Cup....
and Madagascar
Madagascar national rugby union team
The Madagascar national rugby union team represents Madagascar in the sport of rugby union. They are one of the countries in Africa where rugby is more popular but have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup...
. In their first match, Cameroon lost to Madagascar. They finished third in the standings after then losing to Kenya.
Cameroon participated in the African qualifying tournament
2007 Rugby World Cup - Africa qualification
In qualifying for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, there is one place available for African teams, and one place in the repechage. In the group rounds, there are three points awarded for a win, two for a draw, and one for a loss...
for the 2007 Rugby World Cup
2007 Rugby World Cup
The 2007 Rugby World Cup was the sixth Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. Twenty nations competed for the Webb Ellis Cup in the tournament, which was hosted by France from 7 September to 20 October. France won the hosting rights in 2003,...
, playing in the Northern Pool of Round 1a, along with Senegal
Senegal national rugby union team
The Senegal national rugby union team represent Senegal in the sport of rugby union. They are ranked as a tier-three nation by the International Rugby Board . Senegal have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have competed in qualifying tournaments. They also contest the annual Africa...
and Nigeria
Nigeria national rugby union team
The Nigeria national rugby union team represent Nigeria in the sport of rugby union. Nigeria have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have competed in qualifying tournaments....
. Cameroon finished second in the final standings after narrowly losing to Senegal, and defeating Nigeria. They also competed in the 2006 Africa Cup
2006 Africa Cup
The 2006 Africa Cup was the seventh edition of highest level rugby union tournament in Africa. In this edition, the tournament expanded from nine nations to twelve leading to a change in the format of the tournament which now includes four pools of three teams...
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World Cup record
- 1987 - No qualifying tournament held
- 1991 - 1999 - Did not enter
- 2003 - 2011 - Did not qualify
Results summary
As of 8 July 2011 their record against all nations is as follows:| Against | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | % Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| Total | 21 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 28.57% |