Charlène announces historic European Games debut for rugby sevens
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Princess Charlène has confirmed Monaco's rugby sevens team will compete at the European Games for the first time, marking a historic milestone for the principality's rugby programme.
Princess Charlène delivered the milestone news in person to Monaco's rugby sevens squad at the presentation of the 2026-2027 season. Speaking in her role as president of the Monégasque Rugby Federation, she confirmed the team's qualification for the European Games in June, describing it as a historic debut for the nation's sevens programme.
The tournament will bring together around fifty nations, making qualification a significant achievement for a federation that remains small by regional standards. For a principality better known on the sporting stage for Formula 1 and AS Monaco, the rugby sevens programme has quietly built momentum over recent seasons, placing Monaco among a select group of competing nations.
The Princess has taken an active role in supporting the development of rugby in the principality, and this qualification represents the culmination of sustained investment in the sport. The European Games appearance underscores Monaco's growing presence in international rugby and positions the sevens team amongst Europe's elite competitors.