Rugby union in Saint Martin (island)

Rugby union in Saint Martin is a minor but growing sport.

The 87-square-kilometre (34 sq mi) island is divided roughly in half between France (53 km2)[1] and the Netherlands (34 km2);[2] it is the smallest inhabited sea island divided between two nations.

More talented players tend to leave for Metropolitan France.

[3] Like many small islands, Saint Martin has a small population, which makes rugby development more difficult The main sport is association football.

RC Les Archiball and the St Martin Rugby Union are the two clubs in the French territory.