Algeria has experienced success at the international level causing an increase in overall popularity.
Some Pied-Noirs (ethnic European Algerians) would go on to become significant rugby players, such as Maurice Boyau.
[2] Like many other Maghrebi nations, Algerian rugby tended to look to Europe for inspiration, rather than to the rest of Africa.
He was a member of the historical first game of Algeria national rugby union team, on 24 February 2007.
Ahmed Zabana Stadium which is situated in Oran is the official venue of Algeria national team.