Llandovery College, and Uganda Rugby Union have sealed a groundbreaking partnership to foster rugby talent cross national development between Uganda, and Wales.

The UK-based Llandovery College, renowned for its elite rugby heritage, and producing top players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, George North and Alun Wyn Jones, will offer Uganda’s young players an immersive rugby-centric environment combining rigorous academics, world-class coaching, and competitive rugby. Uganda’s young athletes will not only train and compete but also benefit from knowledge transfer opportunities, with age-grade coaches visiting Wales for apprenticeships.

The MOU was signed earlier today with representatives from, Uganda Rugby Union: URU President, Godwin Kayangwe, and Mr. Peter Odong the General Secretary of the Uganda Rugby Union.

Llandovery college; Dominic Findlay the Principal of Llandovery college, and Andrew Walker an Education Consultant

The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. Jude Rwakayanga, Age grade Rugby Technical Committee Member, and Dickson Okello, Chairman of the Uganda Schools Rugby Association among others further highlighting the key area of focus for signing of the document.

While expressing his gratitude during the MOU partnership finalization, Mr. Godwin Kayangwe stated, “I cannot thank you enough for giving this opportunity to Uganda Rugby Union, and I know many parents can, and are excited to give us their children to undergo this route.”

Llandovery College Principal Mr. Dominic Findlay added, “I was very impressed with the young players we saw on Saturday during training, and I look forward to have the younger players on board.”

The partnership launch included a dynamic visit to Kyadondo Rugby Grounds where the visitors had a direct interaction with the Under-17 players and coaches during training followed by a strategic meeting with parents, and Age grade rugby leaders there after. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to formalize this collaboration, signaling a promising future for Ugandan Rugby from its grassroots.

This alliance uniquely bridges two rugby cultures with a shared passion for excellence and growth, leveraging Llandovery College’s experienced rugby programs, and Uganda Rugby Union’s ambitions to develop elite talent in a sustainable, world class pathway.