As Uganda celebrates Women’s History Month and gears up for International Women’s Day, the Women’s Rugby Premiership explodes with female stars owning the pitch.
Four game weeks in, Black Pearls’ Emily Lekuru leads with 50 points, her powerful running and line breaking abilities make her the premiership’s most dangerous attacker so far. Avengers’ Grace Nabaggala follows with 44 points, her electric pace and sharp finishing are a key weapon. Black Pearls full-back Charlotte Mudoola sits third with 31 points, her reliability off the tee, and attacking instincts drive her team’s momentum. The players are getting better, and so is the competition.
Each Game Week has delivered standout efforts, showcasing rising talent, resilience, and competitiveness as seen in the Top Point Scorers Chart:
Week 1: Tinah Akello (12), Angella Nanyonjo (10), Charlotte Mudoola (8)
Week 2: Charlotte Mudoola (19), Peace Lekuru (15), Tina Akello (12)
Week 3: Emily Lekuru (40), Charlotte Mudoola (23), Tina Akello (18)
Top Point Scorers after four Game Weeks
Competition in the women’s fixtures is fierce, with teams clawing for dominance on pitches across Uganda. Reigning favourites like the Thunderbirds, Black Pearls, and Avengers have surged ahead, building unstoppable momentum through sheer dominance, brilliant set piece plays, and nail-biting finishes that put fans in emotional outbursts. Athletes from all sides are honing razor sharp skills like quicker line breaks, pinpoint passing, better kicking techniques, and ironclad tackling that crushes opponents’ attacks in all competitions.
Beyond the Scoreboard
Crowds at women’s rugby fixtures are steadily growing, fueled by the rising intensity, skill, and passion on display in the Women’s Premiership. Daring athleticism and mind blowing plays have significantly added to the fear of missing out on any Women’s Premiership fixture.
Uganda Rugby Union administrators credit this surge to enhanced development pathways, structured training programs, evolving team mentalities, and increased corporate backing, all accelerating the women’s game’s rapid evolution.
The players are inspiring a new generation of young girls across Uganda to embrace rugby as a sport where they can thrive, a trend evident in the influx of younger, newer competitors in all teams.
With Game Week 5 fixtures looming, the race atop the Women’s Premiership standings remains wide open, promising more thrilling action from athletes who aren’t just chasing points, but redefining the boundaries of women’s sport in Uganda.
See Weekend Fixtures Below:
As Women’s History Month unfolds, Uganda’s Women’s Premiership continues to prove that the future of rugby is powerful, fearless, and proudly female.
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