Despite the hosts Zambia Rugby by a 31-nil scoreline against the visitors on a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon, Africa Rugby President Abdelaziz Bougja reviewed that both teams qualify for the Gold Cup. Mr Aziz said the decision was taken at the last meeting held in Tunisia to increase the number of teams participating in […]
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The President of Africa Rugby Mr Abdoulaziz Bougja has paid tribute to the progress being made by the Zambia Rugby Union towards growth and development of the game in the country. Speaking on arrival at the Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in Ndola, Mr Aziz (as he is commonly known) said he has been following […]
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It is with great sadness that we receive the passing of Jean-Luc Barthes who died in his home near Castres in France as received in a communication from Rugby Africa on Wednesday morning. Barthes is the Rugby Services Manager for Africa rugby.
Jean-Luc dedicated the last 14 years working with all unions for the promotion and development of Rugby on the African continent. Initially based in Morocco and then France, Jean-Luc was passionate about Rugby and Africa. He was sincere, honest and hard working.
According to The NRFF President: Sir Edward Fom, his Rugby Africa legacy is huge, leaving a void in the union. We wish to express our sincere condolences to the global rugby family as we have lost a most faithful servant.
Jean Luc passed away surrounded by his wife Janick and daughter Lola, Rugby Africa’s communications Manager. Our thought also goes out to Lou and Delphine, his two other daughters and Elena; his granddaughter and all his close relatives and loved ones
The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Sir Edward Fom Pam has refused to be depressed over the non-qualification of the senior national team to the Africa Rugby division 1B after Zambia defeated Zimbabwe by 19 points to 12 in the promotion decider on Saturday.
The Black Stallions narrowly missed out on promotion after losing to the home team by 15 to 8points in their first match before defeating 3rd ranked rugby playing nation in Africa, Zimbabwe by 34points to 23 to brighten their chances which was later dimmed by Zambia.
The president acknowledged that the team boxed itself into a very tight corner after unexpectedly losing to Zambia which bookmakers thought was going to be an easy ride on their way to gaining promotion, hence excuses are not warranted because the team had their chances.
Fom Pam noted that the tournament provided the technical committee of the federation a clear insight as to what the senior national team will look like based on the performances of the team at the competition after about 2 years of trying to gather together a team that can hold its own against any country in the world.
He thanked CMB Building Maintenance & Investment Company Limited for being there for the National team as always as they were solely responsible for the 1 week camping exercise in Zambia before the tournament which went a long way in helping the Fabian Juries led team to record a decent result.
He called on well-meaning Nigerians, corporate organizations to key into the vision of the NRFF by partnering with the federation through sponsorship of the national teams, grassroots and national competitions which will help in exposing the hidden talents scattered all over the country.
photo credit: Nigeria Rugby Football Federation
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