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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 RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi.
Scoring Summary Uganda
- Try: Peace Lekuru. Conversion: Bushira Namutebi.
- Try: Unity Namulala.
- Try: Mastula Namboozo.
- Penalty: Bushira Namutebi.
Key Match details
- Full Time Score: Uganda 20- 47 South Africa
- Goretti Babirye earned her first Cap in the match following a substitution against Cabrine Kirabo in the 68th Minute of the match.
Match overview The Lady Cranes entered the fixture determined to challenge a strong South African side and produced several encouraging attacking phases that yielded three tries. Peace Lekuru opened Uganda’s account with a well-taken try, which Bushira Namutebi converted.
Unity Namulala and Mastula Namboozo added further tries as the team continued to create scoring opportunities. Namutebi also added a late penalty to close Uganda’s scoring. Despite these positives, South Africa’s experience and clinical execution in key moments determined the outcome.
Uganda conceded points from sustained pressure and set-piece platforms which the opponents capitalised on. The coaching staff will review match footage to address defensive organisation and discipline while building on the attacking combinations that produced tries.
Captains comment
“The girls showed heart, the next game is a must win for us, we have to bring all we have left to stay in the Performance Division” Lady Cranes Captain Angella Nanyonjo.
Next steps
The squad will return to scheduled training and performance reviews under the direction of the technical team as they prepare for their last game against Madagascar this coming Sunday.
Media Support links
Photographs, and post-match interview: https://www.playbook.com/s/uru-2026/Y8LxQQYqgxWDpi68YCpUTCbb
Media Contacts:
Uganda Rugby: moc.noinuybguradnagu@snoitacinummoC
Kenya Rugby: ek.oc.urk@aidem