International Gay Rugby

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International Gay Rugby (IGR), founded in 2000,{{Cite web|url=https://binghamcup.it/about-us/|title=About us – Bingham Cup}} formerly known as the International Gay Rugby Association and Board (IGRAB), is the umbrella organisation for the world's gay and inclusive rugby clubs. Based in London, UK, IGR is recognised by World Rugby as the representative organisation of the LGBT and inclusive rugby community, up to the point they both have signed a Memorandum of Understanding[https://www.worldrugby.org/news/59705 World Rugby signs historic agreement with International Gay Rugby], World Rugby Site. outlining a commitment between the two organisations to work together to educate and eliminate homophobia in rugby.

Also, IGR provides its member clubs with development support and resources in the areas of club organisation, recruitment, retention, fundraising, event management, and regional and national union relations. IGR ensures the regular celebration of the Bingham Cup, the biennial world championships of gay and inclusive rugby, as well as the Union Cup, the European tournament and NORAM, the North American tournament.

Member clubs

{{As of|2021|5}} IGR lists 94 gay and inclusive rugby clubs as members.{{cite web |url=http://igrugby.org.htm |title=Members |publisher=International Gay Rugby |accessdate=17 Oct 2021}}

=Africa=

==South Africa==

=Asia=

==Israel==

==Japan==

=Europe=

==Belgium==

==Denmark==

==England==

==Scotland==

  • Caledonian Thebans, Edinburgh
  • Glasgow Raptors, Glasgow
  • Aberdeen Taexali, Aberdeen
  • Dunfermline Knights, Dunfermline

France

==Greece==

  • Athenian Centaurs RFC, Athens

==Ireland==

==Italy==

==Germany==

==Netherlands==

==Norway==

  • Oslo Raballders RUFC, Oslo

==Portugal==

==Scotland==

==Spain==

==Sweden==

==Wales==

=North America=

==Canada==

==Mexico==

==United States==

=South America=

==Argentina==

==Chile==

  • Titanes Rugby Club, Santiago

=Oceania=

==Australia==

  • Adelaide University Sharks, Adelaide, South Australia
  • Brisbane Hustlers, Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne Chargers, Melbourne, Victoria
  • Perth Rams, Perth, Western Australia
  • Sydney Convicts, Sydney, New South Wales

==New Zealand==

=International=

See also

References

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