Statement Wins, Fierce Battles, and Wide Come-Backs
Game Week 10 in the Women’s Premiership, and Week 9 in the Men’s competition delivered a weekend packed with dominant score lines, playoff-shaping performances, and one particularly spirited resistance that stood out amid the blowouts. While the headlines will lean toward big wins for the likes of KCB KOBs, Stanbic Black Pirates, and Thunderbirds, the […]
Thrilling Women’s Week 10, and Men’s Week 9 Clashes!
The Uganda Rugby Premiership returns in full force this Saturday, April 25, with the Women’s Game Week 10, and Men’s Game Week 9 promising another thrilling chapter in the season. In the women’s competition, three exciting fixtures headline the action. The highly anticipated clash between She Wolves, and Nile Rapids has been moved to Ruck […]
Sarah Adong to lead U20 Africa Cup (Barthes Trophy) LOC
Preparations for the U20 Africa Cup Championship set for August 5th -18th 2026, hosted by Uganda have officially commenced with the appointment of Sarah Adong as the chairperson of the Local Organising Committee. Sarah’s appointment came through formal recognition by Uganda Rugby President Mr. Kayangwe Godwin, who identified her exceptional leadership following her pivotal role […]
Player Spotlight: Moses Ali (Savea)
The Flanker with Heart, Grit and Cranes Ambition From water boy to man-of-the-match debutant, Moses Ali nicknamed “Savea” after All Blacks icon Ardie captures the raw grit of Ugandan rugby. The Rhinos RFC flanker juggles studies, injuries, and brutal double sessions, all while chasing a Uganda Rugby Cranes call up. We caught up with the […]
Uganda Rugby Premiership: A Walkover, Revenge, and Last Gasp Drama in Game Week 8
Uganda Rugby Premiership served up a thrilling Saturday of contrasts in both men’s and women’s competitions, blending off-field heartbreaks with on-pitch heroics! A Walkover unearned points to some, while others delivered heart stopping finishes, underscoring the league’s reputation for unpredictability. Kakira Concedes Walkover to Black Pirates Stanbic Black Pirates earned a 20-00 walkover victory […]
Uganda Rugby Premiership Game Week 8/9 Preview: Venues Shift as Action Returns
The Uganda Rugby Premiership roars back to life this weekend with Game Week 8 for the men and Game Week 9 for the women, but not without a late twist. A number of fixtures have been relocated due to unplayable surfaces, forcing teams to quickly adjust while maintaining focus in what promises to be a […]
Aturinda Leads from the Front as Black Pirates Chase Enterprise Cup Glory
In a tournament already rich with intensity and regional pride, Alex Aturinda has emerged as a defining figure for Black Pirates, delivering a man-of-the-match performance that not only powered his side into its first Enterprise Cup final but also signaled their serious intent to make history. Facing off against Kenya’s Nondescripts in a high stakes […]
Women’s Rugby Delivers Drama: Draws, Upsets, and Walkover Mark the April 11th Return
The Uganda Rugby Premiership women’s division roared back on Saturday, April 11, after the Easter break, serving up thrills, spills, and unexpected twists across the board. With the men’s league paused until April 18, the ladies owned the spotlight in a weekend of high-stakes action that showcased their grit, skill, and rising competitiveness—despite one major […]
Black Pirates storm into Enterprise Cup final.
Kampala, April 12, 2026 – Stanbic Black Pirates RFC dug deep to edge Nondescripts RFC 20-17 in a brutal Enterprise Cup semifinal yesterday at Kings Park Arena, booking their ticket to the grand showdown against Kenya’s Kabras Sugar RFC. The Pirates struck first with a pinpoint penalty, but Nondescripts hit back immediately to level the […]
Enterprise Cup Semi Final 1: Pirates primed for Nondies showdown
Stanbic Black Pirates stand on the brink of regional glory as they set to host Kenya’s Nondescripts RFC in a mouthwatering Enterprise Cup Semi final fixture at Kings Park Arena this Saturday. Both sides stormed into the last four by toppling KCB outfits in the quarters. Pirates edged KCB Rugby 11-10 in a nail-biter, with […]