Rugby is one of the most popular sports in South Africa and has been growingin popularity in other African countries, with Morocco, Kenya, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast and others having impressive results.

Rugby Africa is he administrative body for rugby union across Africa, including 38 member nations. It runs several rugby tournaments for national teams, including the Rugby Africa Cup which is the main 15-a-side competition for African nationsal teams. In 2019, Rugby Africa (RugbyAfrique.com) initiated the new Rugby Africa Cup (RAC) international rugby union tournament in a format that was "easier to follow for spectators and more inclusive for teams across the continent".