POST MATCH PRESS RELEASE
Download as PDF Here POST MATCH PRESS RELEASE: LADY CRANES VERSUS SOUTH AFRICA IN THEIR SECOND GAME OF THE RUGBY AFRICA WOMENS CUP 2026, PERFORMANCE DIVISION. Nairobi, Kenya — 27 May 2026. Lady Cranes XVs earlier today played against South Africa in their second game of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2026, Performance division at […]
Stanbic Black Pirates carry Uganda into Enterprise Cup decider
Stanbic Black Pirates RFC will carry Uganda’s flag into the Enterprise Cup final against Kabras Sugar RFC, with the Kampala side standing one win away from a historic moment for Ugandan club rugby. Pirates earned their place in the decider the hard way, producing two knockout wins over Kenyan opposition to emerge as Uganda’s sole […]
The End
Relegation Play Offs delivered its usual mix of drama, tension and finality. After two rounds of high‑stakes ties, Kakira Simbas and Rhinos secured their places in the Uganda Rugby Premiership for the 2027 season, while Hippos and Warriors dropped. Hippos 21–10 Kakira Simbas – Aggregate 27–32 Hippos pushed hard in front of their home faithful […]
Lady Cranes fall to Kenya Lionesses in Nairobi Opener
The Lady Cranes opened their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2026 tournament with a 43-10 defeat to the Kenya Lionesses at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday. Uganda kicked off the contest after the anthems, setting the tone for a fiercely contested East African derby. Kenya made the faster start and used their pace and physicality […]
Uganda Rugby Premiership Quarter Final Play Offs Round‑Two Preview.
The Uganda Rugby Premiership reaches a decisive stage today, 23 May, with quarter‑final places in the semi‑finals and top‑flight survival both on the line. Fixtures are decided on aggregate score, with no away‑points rule in play, so every point carries weight. The Buffaloes vs Plascon Mongers and Platinum Credit Heathens vs Victoria Sharks ties will […]
Lady Cranes XVs Starting team Named
Lady Cranes XVs have named their match day starting team ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2026 opener against Kenya in Nairobi. The Starting team features Doreen Sijali, Fazirah Namukwaya, Doreen Mbabazi, Leona Acen, Proscovia Mukyala, Cabrine Kirabo, Suzan Adong, Angella Nanyonjo (C), Juliet Nandawula, Bushira Namutebi, Christine Akello, Peace Lekuru, Grace Nabaggala, Unity […]
Lady Cranes XVs complete Captain’s Run
Lady Cranes XVs completed their Captain’s run at Impala Rugby Grounds today, fine-tuning preparations ahead of their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2026, Performance Division opener against Kenya tomorrow. The session, held between 12:30pm and 2:00pm, provided the squad with a final opportunity to sharpen tactical structures, reinforce combinations, and settle into match rhythm before Saturday’s […]
PRESS RELEASE: LADY CRANES XVS FLAG OFF
Download as a PDF: Here LADY CRANES XVS OFFICIALLY FLAGGED OFF AHEAD OF RUGBY AFRICA WOMEN’S CUP 2026 (PERFORMANCE DIVISION) IN NAIROBI Kampala, 19 May 2026 — Uganda Rugby today held a spirited flag-off ceremony for the Uganda Lady Cranes XVs at Cooper Chimney, Lugogo, as the national women’s team prepares to compete in the […]
RELEGATION PLAYOFFS ROUND 2, What’s At Stake?
The Uganda Rugby Premiership Relegation Playoffs enter decisive Round 2 on Saturday, with Warriors and Hippos requiring significant comebacks to avoid relegation after Rhinos and Kakira Simbas secured commanding aggregate leads in Round 1. WARRIORS 12–34 RHINOS (Round 1 Aggregate) Round 2: Rhinos vs Warriors, 23rd May 2026 | Kyambogo Rugby Grounds Warriors face a […]
Fresh Faces, Big Dreams: Lady Cranes XVs Rookie Class
As the Lady Cranes XVs prepare for the upcoming Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, Performance Division happening in Nairobi Kenya this weekend, the team in camp consists of five new faces ready to take on the competition. Meet the Rookies Nile Rapids RFC has been one of the local season’s standout stories, mixing grit with attacking […]