Rugby Union has a rather recent history in the Freestate having been first introduced by tourists from the Transvaal and European expatriates. 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 who affectionately known as los Lobos (the Wolves). The national side wear red/blue/white jerseys with gold stars (as shown in the image below).
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 and the small but growing Expatriate community teams.
All the club sides with the exception of th teams from Merida and Samal are based int he capital city Oltaloro.
Universidad de Torrevieja
The squad from the oldest University in the Freestate. They are based in the city of Merida.
Universidad Pamatasang de Oltaloro
They represent the University in the Capital.
Compañía Minera de Samal RC
The team represents the mining towns of Samal province. They are bankrolled by the Compañía Minera de Samal, one of the largest Mining companies based in the province.
Español RC
This side represents the Spanish community in Oltaloro.
Los Isleños CD
This side represents the largely Spanish islands of El Nido and Romblon. They are one of the three Rugby clubs to be based outside of the capital.
Tercio CRF
The side of the armed forces, it draws its players from all two of the major three branches of the forces, the Army and Air Force. The Navy and the Marine Corp field their own sides.
Unió Esportiva català
This side represents the Catalan community and are based in the capital.
Euskaldun Rugby Taldea
This side represents the Basque community and are based in the capital.
Transvaler Exiles
Composed largely of Transvaler expats.
Europa RFC
Composed largely of European expats and are based in the capital.
Internacionales RC
Composed of Expats of various nationalities and are based in the capital.
Armada RC
The side of the Navy, it sources its players from serving personnel.
Compañías Viejas
The side of the Marine, it sources its players from serving personnel and in some cases ex-Marines.