especially during the 2003 and 2007 World Cup, is enjoying a rise in popularity. The game is formally organised by the Belgium Rugby Federation and has a surprisingly long history. Belgium has 57 clubs and 10,071 players according to the International Rugby Board who currently rank Belgium as tier two nation ranked at twenty-sixth in the world. Rally Rally is popular sport in Belgium and although no money prizes can be won, many talented drivers participate in the Belgian Championships. The rally sport is overseen by the RACB organization. Belgium is known for its technical special stages on narrow tarmac roads and steep ditches. External links Belgium.be Belgian Olympic Committee Belgian football association Royal Belgian Cycling League Royal Belgian Tennis Federation Dutch-speaking athletics federation French-speaking athletics federation Royal Belgian Basketball Federation Belgian table tennis federation French-speaking volleyball federation Dutch-speaking volleyball federation Belgian Rugby League Website Royal Belgian hockey association References