Rugby union in the Marshall Islands Rugby union in the Marshall Islands Rugby union in the Marshall Islands is a minor but growing sport. Rugby was introduced to the islands at some point in the twentieth century. Like many other Pacific nations, rugby is often not formally organised. Due to their small numbers, and scattered island population, they have often preferred rugby sevens to the XV game. However, rugby is less popular in the Marshall Islands, than some of the other Pacific islands. Rugby Sevens has been a sport in the South Pacific Games since the late 1990s. The Marshall Islands' main problems are related to
LGBT rights in the Marshall Islands protections, there have been no known reports of societal discrimination directed against LGBT people. In 2016, the Marshall Islands received recommendations from Germany and Israel to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Marshall Islands has a very limited gay scene. As of 2018, there are no known LGBT organizations in the country. Debates and discussions surrounding LGBT rights tend to be "well off the radar". The largest religious community in the Marshall Islands is the United Church of Christ, whose American denomination permits same-sex marriage and holds liberal views on LGBT rights. With regards