Uganda Women’s Rugby Premiership Title Decider at Kyadondo
Tomorrow, Saturday 16 May, Uganda Women’s Rugby Premiership comes down to one match as Thunderbirds host Nile Rapids at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, with kick‑off set at 4:00 PM. Nile Rapids and Thunderbirds are currently levelled with 35 Points on the Women’s Table Standings, their last fixture tomorrow will decide the outright Premiership Champion and bring […]
Press Release: Lady Cranes Squad Announcement
Download as PDF Here Press Release: Lady Cranes Head Coach Announces 28 Woman Squad for Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2026, Performance Division Kampala, Uganda – May 10, 2026 – Lady Cranes Head Coach Athiyo Muhammad today unveiled a 28-woman squad set to represent Uganda at the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division in Nairobi, […]
PRESS RELEASE: UGANDA RUGBY MEN’S PREMIERSHIP REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES
Download as PDF Here Kampala, Uganda – May 9, 2026 – Uganda Rugby today announces the successful conclusion of the 2026 Uganda Rugby Premiership Regular Season, marking the end of an intensely competitive campaign that showcased the highest levels of skill, determination, and rivalry across both men’s and women’s divisions and ushering in the next […]
The Break Down: Regular Season Concludes Today
Uganda Rugby Premiership Regular Season wraps up today with multiple fixtures scheduled across the country. The women’s competition closes out Game Week 12, while the men finish Game Week 11, with playoff seeding and men’s relegation playoff spots on the line. Women’s Fixtures – Game Week 12 Thunderbirds vs She Wolves | Kyadondo, 2:00 PM […]
Eyes On The Prize: Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2026
Lady Rugby Cranes XVs are in full preparation mode as they gear up for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, Performance Division set for May 21–31 in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the guidance of head coach Muhammad Athiyo, the National side has intensified its build-up with structured training sessions held at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, and Kampala Rugby […]
TRIBUTE: O’BRIEN MATSIKO TINDIMWEBWA (1982-2026)
A Tribute to fallen former Cranes player O’Brien Matsiko Tindimwebwa who passed away on Friday 1st May 2026 following a road accident while on his motorcycle. A true son of Ugandan Rugby whose passion, skill, and leadership illuminated the sport for decades. From schoolboy stardom to national team honours, pivotal administrative roles, an adventurous life […]
Player Profile: Shaine Babirye, The Rugby Journey, and Big Ambitions.
Shaine Babirye, the Jinja based playmaker, who turns out for Nile Rapids RFC, a female club affiliated with Hippos Rugby Club has emerged as one of the brightest prospects in the game. Her recent recognition as Upcoming Player of the Year in the Uganda Rugby Awards Gala 2025 is not just a personal milestone, but […]
Game Week 11, and 10 Round-Up
Nile Rapids Close In, Pirates Dominate, Buffaloes Slip, and a Come Back for Platinum Credit Heathens at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds Uganda Rugby Premiership served up a decisive round of action on May 2, with matches starting off with a 1 Minute Whistle of Silence to Honour the Late O’brien Tindimwebwa former Rugby Cranes 7s, KOBs, […]
Press Release: 2026 Uganda Rugby AGM
Download Document as PDF HERE Kampala, Uganda – May 1, 2026 – Uganda Rugby successfully hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting at Hotel Africana, marking a pivotal moment for the sport’s development in the country. Attended by key stakeholders, members, and rugby enthusiasts, the event celebrated achievements, reviewed strategic progress, and elected fresh leadership to […]
Uganda Rugby Ushers in New Era of Athlete Inclusion with Athlete Representatives Elected
Kampala, Uganda – April 30, 2026. In a pioneering step toward greater athlete empowerment, Club Captains from across Uganda convened in an online session earlier today to elect representatives who will serve directly on the Uganda Rugby Executive Committee. This election aligns with Article 13.6 of the Uganda Rugby Constitution, which mandates athlete representation to […]