Uganda Rugby is running on two age grade tracks this week, with the National Ball games II competition underway in Gulu and grassroots development taking centre stage in Kampala. The USSSA Ball Games II Rugby 7s tournament is in full swing at Negri College, while the PW15 Foundation prepares to host its Tag Rugby Development Tournament at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.
In Gulu, the USSSA Ball Games II has turned the city into a major school sport hub. Rugby 7s has already produced tight contests and strong statements from several schools, attention now shifts to the girl’s pool matches and quarter finals for the boys where remaining teams will fight for a place in the final stages. As the tournament moves deeper, focus turns now to consistency, composure and game management for the Junior players. Jinja Secondary School currently lead the girls table with 9 points followed by Kitgum Comprehensive with 7 points. Defending Champions Nkoma Secondary School lay in third position with equal points to Kitgum Comprehensive.
In knockout style school rugby, one lapse can end a campaign, while one moment of quality can transform a team’s fortunes. That balance of pressure and opportunity is what makes the Ball Games II such an important event in the school rugby calendar.
At the same time in Kampala, the PW15 Foundation will host its second Tag Rugby Development Tournament on Wednesday 15 July at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. The mixed U10 and U13 event will bring together 20 teams from 10 primary schools, giving young players opportunity to learn rugby in a competitive but friendly environment.
The tournament continues the foundation’s outreach mission to empower young athletes through rugby while promoting self discipline, hard work, equality and community engagement. Founded by Rugby Cranes international Phillip Wokorach who currently plays professionally for Pays d’Aix in France. The PW15 Foundation has remained active in school rugby development through regular training and mentorship with teachers and coaches. Last year’s edition was won by Naguru Katali Primary School, and they return as one of the teams to watch.
PW15 overseer and Manager of Kyadondo Rugby Grounds Godfrey Saddam, said the tournament offers a strong platform for talent identification and player growth. He also pointed to the role of the programme in strengthening the coaching pathway and building future age grade rugby structures.
Together, the two events show the growing depth of Ugandan rugby at different levels of the game. Gulu highlights the competitiveness of school rugby at national level, while PW15 continues to build the game from the grassroots. Both are important to the growth of rugby in Uganda, and both will shape the week ahead.
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