Nile Special Uganda 7s Series, Second Act. Gulu 7s
The 2025 Nile Special Uganda Rugby 7s Series kicked off officially on Saturday, 2nd August 2025 at Kyadondo with the Kabaka Coronation 7s Cup in the central region. The Two day event saw Walukuba Barbarians reign victorious in a beautiful spectacle of intrigue against the Platinum Credit Heathens. Thunderbirds secured the trophy on the women’s […]
PW15 FOUNDATION SHAPING UGANDA’S FUTURE RUGBY STARS.
Rugby in Uganda has long been a sport driven by passion, and this is evident in the “PW15 FOUNDATION, an age grade rugby initiative leading at the front. The program was started by Philip Wokorach, a Ugandan star rugby player, who himself began his journey in grassroots rugby. Witnessing the transformative power of youth rugby […]
Rugby Africa Cup 2025 Fixtures Confirmed as Uganda Prepares to Host Continental Showpiece
The stage is officially set for the Rugby Africa Cup 2025, with the match schedule confirmed for the highly anticipated tournament that will run from 8th to 19th July 2025 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Kampala. This year’s edition not only marks Uganda’s second consecutive time hosting the continental showpiece but also serves […]
Cranes Reflect, Refocus in South Africa After Narrow Loss to Namibia
The Rugby Cranes XVs have arrived in South Africa for the next phase of their Southern Africa preparation tour, following a narrow 22–19 defeat to Namibia in their opening test match in Windhoek last weekend. The result offered a clear reality check and a valuable opportunity for reflection, as Head Coach Fred Mudoola and his […]
Hon. Peter Ogwang: Rugby Africa Cup 2025 Is a National Moment Worthy of Collective Support
The Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, has reaffirmed the Government of Uganda’s full backing for the Rugby Africa Cup 2025, describing the tournament as a powerful opportunity to unite the country and showcase the nation’s sporting and organisational strength on the continental stage. Speaking during the official launch event at the Next […]
URU President Godwin Kayangwe Reaffirms National Ambition Ahead of Rugby Africa Cup 2025
As Uganda gears up to host the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 from July 8–19 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole, Uganda Rugby Union President Mr. Godwin Kayangwe has expressed confidence in the nation’s readiness to deliver a world-class tournament and rally the country behind the Rugby Cranes’ quest for World Cup qualification. Speaking during the […]
Uganda Rugby Union Officially Launches the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup in Kampala
The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has today officially launched the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup (RAC) at a high-profile press event held at the Next Media Park in Naguru, Kampala. This occasion marks the beginning of Uganda’s journey as host of Africa’s premier rugby competition, one that also serves as the continent’s qualification pathway to the […]
Rugby Africa Cup Returns to Kampala as African Qualifier for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
Uganda to host Zimbabwe, Algeria, Namibia, Kenya, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Morocco from July 8 to July 19 at Mandela National Stadium for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup. (Fixtures and streaming information below) The holy grail of rugby on the African continent, the Rugby Africa Cup, returns to Uganda on Tuesday, July 8 for the […]