Rugby in Cataduanes

Rugby Union has a rather recent history in the Freestate having been first introduced by tourists from the Transvaal. The Rugby Federation of Cataduanes (In Spanish: Federación Cataduaño de Rugby, Cataduaño: Samahang Rugby ng Cataduanes) is the governing body of the Sport, It is responsible for the National Rugby team which is affectionately known as the baboy-ramos or in Spanish the jabalís, which translates as the Wild Boars.

Liga Nacional
The sport has its own league known as the Liga Nacional which is the highest level of the Freestate's rugby union league system. The teams are drawn from the two national universities (in Oltaloro and Merida), Mining companies (in Samal), International schools (All in Oltaloro), Spanish, Catalan and Basque sporting clubs from the capital and the small but growing Expatriate community teams.

Universidad De Merida

The squad from the oldest University in the Freestate.

Universidad Pamatasang de Oltaloro

They represent the University in the Capital.

Compañía minera de Samal

The team represents the Mining corporation in Samal province.

Club de Pueblo español

This side represents the Spanish community, they are based in the capital.

Unió Esportiva català

This side represents the Catalan community, they are based in the capital.

Euskaldun Rugby Taldea

This side represents the Basque community, they are based in the capital.

Transvaaler Exiles

Composed largely of Transvaaler expats.

Europa Club

Composed largely of European expats.

Club Internacionales

Composed of Expats of various nationalities.

International Exiles Composed of Expats of various nationalities.