Rugby

In 2021, the World Challenger Series broke the hearts of Uganda’s Rugby 7s when Germany came from behind to win in Chile. Uganda had led Germany the entire quarterfinal 14-0 but the Germans changed things up in a big way to take the W. At 14-0 and less than 3 minutes left in the game, many Ugandans thought the deal ...

About a year ago, Makerere Impis had struggled to win games and Emmanuel Katuntu, the then coach of the team couldn’t even say why. However, a year later, Impis has made a very big change. They reached one Sevens final and two semifinals. In addition to that, they were able to retain their Uganda Cup Shield and are currently unbeaten ...

Over the past three years, Uganda’s Rugby World Cup Sevens men’s squad has not, and does not, change much. Tolbert Onyango, the head coach, has maintained his squad from as far back as 2015 and has turned them into championship-winning men. The real core of the roster has not changed despite a few new faces joining and leaving the squad. ...

Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, the state sports minister had a few remarks as he saw off the Uganda Rugby 15’s team to France. A few other notables like the National Council of Sports (NCS) chairperson Ambrose Tashobya, General secretary Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and other sports federations leaders sided with Hon. Obua. They were just outside the Copper Chimney Restaurant. ...

Transgender athletes have been banned from playing international games by the Rugby League as it does further research on its inclusion policy. According to the sports governing body, it is important to balance the individual’s right to participate, especially against perceived risk to other participants. This move comes as many other sports are wrestling over trans inclusions. On Sunday, transgender ...