Rwanda Rugby Federation has received financial aid to support their respective clubs, referees, players and coaches in order to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The aid from Rugby Africa Solidarity Fund was used by RRF to procure both medical and food supplements that were distributed at Nyamirambo Stadium on Friday 3rd July. All Rwanda Rugby Federation […]
via Rwandan Rugby receives support to fight Covid-19 pandemic — finixsportsblog
With view to the current development of the coronavirus and related health concerns, Rugby Africa has announced to postpone the U20 Barthés Trophy until further notice. In consultation with Kenya Rugby Union and World Rugby, the following statement has been issued: Khaled Babbou, President Rugby Africa stated on behalf of the Rugby Africa Executive Committee: […]
via Rugby Africa postpones U20 Barthés Trophy Due To Coronavirus Concerns — finixsportsblog
The Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby) will once again embrace International Women’s Day in 2020, this time with a competition whereby all the ladies of Ghana rugby or from anywhere in the world will be invited to take part. The International Women’s Day 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual. The organisation describes this year’s theme […]
via Ghana Rugby Launches #EachforEqual Women’s Day Competition — finixsportsblog
The second week of the URU Women’s Central Regional league had Black Pearls hosting Avengers at the Kings Park Arena. Black Pearls were coming off a historic 10-13 win against the defending champions Thunderbirds, while Avengers were playing their first match in the 3 team league. Avengers were first off the blocks using their powerful […]
via Uganda Women’s Central Rugby League Draws Close To The End — finixsportsblog
Rugby Union is set to return to the National Sports Festival 2020 after a ten year absence having missed out in the last three editions held in Lagos, Rivers and Abuja. The Nigerian National Sports Festival is a biennial multi-sport event organised by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Sports Commission for athletes […]
via Rugby Union To Return Nigeria’s National Sports Festival 2020 — finixsportsblog
The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, a new and exciting international rugby sevens competition, will be launched in February 2020 to boost rugby sevens’ development across the globe. With sevens experiencing exponential growth from a performance and fan engagement perspective, World Rugby is launching men’s and women’s Sevens Challenger Series to develop the next generation […]
via New Challenger Series to Boost Rugby Sevens’ Expansion — finixsportsblog
Accomplished Ghanaian Business Man and former Pro Rugby Player Herbert Mensah has joined the Africa Sports Ventures Group Board of Directors bringing years of experience in the business and sports sectors to the young and transformative company. Mr Mensah is the current President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union who has also served in a […]
The last match of the elimination stage of the Rugby Africa Cup (RAC) 2020 between Nigeria and Madagascar kicks off on Sunday, 1 December at 15:00 local time (14:00 CAT) at the Mahamasima Stadium in Antananarivo Madagascar. Nigeria’s Black Stallions realise there is nothing to lose and everything to play for when they take on […]
The Elephants beat the Rwandan Silverbacks (60-03) at the Bingerville Municipal Stadium in the qualifying rounds of the Rugby Africa Cup 2020. Côte d’Ivoire’s Elephants will now enter the group stage of the Rugby Africa Cup 2020 where they will face Kenya and Morocco in June 2020. In front of their home fans, the Côte […]
Coach Bronson Weir today announced the Nigeria Rugby Men’s Sevens squad that will be on duty at the 2019 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa. The tournament will be held on the 8th and 9th of November, 2019 at the Bosman Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa where Fourteen teams will compete: Zimbabwe, […]
via Nigeria Rugby Sevens Squad, Arrives South Africa For Olympic Qualifiers — finixsportsblog
The world’s best 24 men’s and 16 women’s rugby sevens teams will take to the field at the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point. The arrival of the event on the African continent for the first time was also welcomed by Mr Khaled Babbou, the president of Rugby Africa: “Rugby Africa is very proud and […]
All four nations have announced their initial train-on squads for the second Middle East Africa Championship, to be held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria from 2-5 October. Hosts Nigeria have opted for a 60-man party initially, including the likes of Canterbury Bulldog’s Jayden Okunbor, who has been named vice captain, young Leeds […]
via Ahead Middle East Africa Rugby League Championship Nations Name Squads #MEAChamps — finixsportsblog
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