Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked to present a report to Parliament, on the circumstances surrounding incidents of mob justice in the country. The directive by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, follows concerns by Members of Parliament over the death of rugby …
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Nairobi, Kenya | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Stanbic Black Pirates Head Coach Marvin Odongo has praised his players for their commitment and fighting spirit throughout the 2026 Enterprise Cup. The highly anticipated East African showdown lived up to expectations as both Black Pirates and Kenya’s Kabras RFC delivered an entertaining contest in front of …
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Kampala, Uganda | SPORTS CORRESPONDENT | Kings Park Arena was electrified on Saturday as Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club delivered a spirited performance to defeat Kenya’s Nondescripts RFC 20-17, and secure a historic place in the Enterprise Cup final. The semi-final clash drew massive support from Ugandan fans, who …
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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has promised to host a successful Rugby Africa Cup of 2025. Uganda will host the tournament, also a World Cup 2027 qualifier from July 8-9 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, capital of Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to KOBs Rugby Club by unveiling the team’s new kit for the 2025 season and announcing a cash boost of sh195 million to support their title ambitions. The announcement was made during a press engagement at …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Hippos rugby club on Saturday qualified for the masters rugby finals after beating their rivals Walukuba Barbarians by 21:20. The highly contested game was characterized by competitive ball-playing skills, maintaining competitiveness against each other, however, Hippos sailed through with one point against the Barbarians. …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | After failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Repechage play-off in France last weekend, the Uganda Rugby Cranes have now shifted their focus on the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens tournament to take place in Mauritius. Isaac Lutwama Nsubuga, the Chief Executive Officer …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited-UBL has committed to a three partnership with three top flight rugby football clubs in what they termed as “fun rugby fetes,” in a bid to promote the sport within grassroots communities. The three-year renewable partnership was unveiled during the fun rugby event …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are yet to confirm whether the weapon used by city lawyer Sam Ahamya to shoot Nekeon Buruga, a private security guard was licensed. Buruga met his death on Saturday afternoon at Kings Park Rugby Club in Kakajjo Zone in Kiira municipality where he …
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MARRAKESH, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | -Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President Rugby Africa, has said the continent’s nations can continously be world beaters in the game, if the right investement is made. The President of the continental governing body made the remarks in an interview with African news channel Africa24 …
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