 They began playing international rugby union in 1966 and have yet to make the Rugby World Cup.Despite its size and lack of club infrastructure, there are 2143 registered players of rugby union, 100 of whom are female, and there are fifteen clubs.Although some may argue about the true 'number of players' involved in the game, no one can deny the slow progress the game has had in a nation where politics and sport go hand in hand

The national side is ranked 91st in the world (as of June, 2009) and has played just 8 matches.