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Rugby union in Tuvalu Rugby union in Tuvalu Rugby union is played in Tuvalu. Unlike most South Pacific islands, rugby union is largely played on an informal basis alongside football (soccer), which is the main sport played by Tuvaluans. The Tuvalu Rugby Union, an organising body for Rugby Union, was established in 2007 with the intention of forming a national team. The Tuvalu Rugby Union organises a rugby tournament for teams from each island, and also selects a national team. Tuvalu participated in the Rugby Sevens competition in the XIVth Pacific Games in 2011. It is also a featured sport at the Tuvalu Games.