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References
- 1 2 "World Rugby". www.worldrugby.org. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ↑ Federacion Colombiana de Rugby F.C.R. retrieved 5 July 2017
- 1 2 BBC Wales North West Colombian rugby team, Hywel Jones. Retrieved 5 July 2009