A chat with Captain Peace Lekuru.
1.When did you start playing rugby? I started playing rugby in 2012 with Entebbe Sharks. 2. Who inspired you to play rugby? Beatrice Atim 3. Which schools did you go to? St. Joseph’s Primary in Entebbe, Airforce Secondary School and Huyslink. 4. What extracurricular activities were you involved in during high school? rugby and volleyball […]
Rugby Africa Appreciation note
For a successful Rugby Africa Pool C tournament, the Uganda Rugby Union appreciates Rugby Africa for the support towards this tournament. The Government of Uganda is also highly appreciated for making this possible amidst the lockdown that Uganda was undergoing during the time of the tournament. The State Minister for Sports Hamson Obua was very […]
A wrap up of the Rugby Africa Cup games which double as Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifiers
Qualifying began with a round-robin tournament between Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Burundi The 2021–22 Rugby Africa Cup, which doubles as qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup (https://bit.ly/3kLkuh5) for Africa began on 5th June 2021, where teams have been competing for one direct qualification spot into the final World Cup tournament and for one place in the final qualification tournament. […]
OPINION: Regina Lunyolo on women’s rugby.
The inaugural Rugby Africa Cup Women’s competition kicked off on a good and positive note. In the midst of the pandemic, Rugby Africa Women’s Advisory Committee has achieved one of the key milestones enshrined in the RA women’s strategic plan to grow women’s rugby through creating sustainable pathways for more competitions. Heartfelt gratitude to World […]
Rugby Africa Cup: The Lady Cranes have laid ground to build on.
Uganda 41-0 Zimbabwe Uganda 34-3 Zimbabwe The Lady Cranes made Uganda proud last week with massive wins over the Zimbabwe Sables in a two-game due. The first game was played last Wednesday with Uganda registering a comfortable 41-0. Sunday saw them replicate their earlier form with a 34-3 over the same opponents at Kyadondo Rugby […]
Rugby Cranes into the quarters, Lady Cranes tame Zimbabwe.
The Rugby Cranes were upset 22-16 by Algeria in the Rugby Africa Cup but still marched onto the quarterfinals as pool C winners. Uganda’s 53-13 win over Ghana on Day One powered Uganda top of Pool C even after losing to Algeria, who also made the quarterfinals. Ghana did enough to deserve a place in […]
Rugby Cranes squad vs Algeria
Coach Brian Makalama had today named the men’s squad taking in Algeria on Sunday 18th July 2021 in the Rugby Africa Cup group C game. The game will take place at 3:00pm at Kyadondo and will be broadcast by UBC, Uganda Rugby Union YouTube and Facebook channel. SQUAD: 1. Asuman Mugerwa 2. Faraji Odugo 3. […]
Lady Cranes squad vs Zimbabwe
Coach Leonard Lubambula has today names the 23 woman squad taking on Zimbabwe Lady Sables in the Round 2 of the Womens Rugby Africa Cup games in Uganda. The game is will take place at 1:00pm on 18th July 2021 at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds live on UBC TV, Uganda Rugby Union’s Facebook and YouTube channel. […]
Executive quote: Women’s Rugby Africa Cup
”It is fantastic to see our women on the African continent using rugby as a powerful tool in changing perceptions about this beautiful sport. The games are a true testament that with more investment in the women’s game, we will truly empower our girls and young women to break barriers in this male dominated sport. […]
Lady Cranes tick boxes against Zimbabwe.
Uganda 41-0 Zimbabwe After years of falling short, the Lady Cranes came through with a memorable performance with a 41-0 drubbing of Zimbabwe in the on-going Women’s Rugby Africa Cup at Kyadondo Rugby Club. Braces from Emily and captain Peace Lekuru helped do the damage while Grace Auma, Asha Nakityo and fullback Samiya Ayikoru each […]