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Black Pirates begin title defense with thrilling win over KOBs
RugbyFeb 8, 2026

Black Pirates begin title defense with thrilling win over KOBs

Black Pirates begin title defense with thrilling win over KOBs Defending champions Black Pirates got their 2026 Uganda Rugby Premiership campaign off to a winning start, edging out old rivals KOBs 26-24 in a pulsating season opener at Kings Park Arena, Bweyogerere, on Saturday. Pirates dominated early, with tries from Frank Kidega, Haruna Muhammad, and […]

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Victoria University Reigns Supreme: Rugby Dominance On Display 
RugbyDec 21, 2025

Victoria University Reigns Supreme: Rugby Dominance On Display 

Victoria University has cemented its status as the powerhouse of university rugby, defending the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) title with a string of commanding victories. The champions showcased their supremacy with four crushing wins and a single narrow loss, securing gold on superior try count. The campaign began with a statement 22-0 demolition […]

AUUS Games Rugby 7s gets off to a thrilling start
RugbyDec 20, 2025

AUUS Games Rugby 7s gets off to a thrilling start

The 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games kicked off with a bang at Uganda Christian University (UCU), as University Rugby 7s teams clashed in a series of intense matches. Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) set the tone, pushing eventual winners Kampala International University (KIU) to the limit in a pulsating contest, before KIU narrowly […]

Rugby: Nile Breweries renews sponsorship of URU premiership with 10% increment
RugbyJan 23, 2025

Rugby: Nile Breweries renews sponsorship of URU premiership with 10% increment

The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) and Nile Breweries Limited have announced the renewal of the URU premiership sponsorship deal, with a 10% increment from the previous contract. The partnership, which has been in place for 16 years, was announced at a press conference held at the Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. The Uganda Rugby Premiership (both men […]

Walukuba Babarians, Avengers win Kabaka Coronation Rugby 7s Cup
RugbyAug 4, 2024

Walukuba Babarians, Avengers win Kabaka Coronation Rugby 7s Cup

Walukuba Babarians  and Avengers are the 2024 Kabaka Coronation Rugby 7s championship in men and women categories respectively. Organized annually in commemoration of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi Kimera II Coronation day, the 5th edition of the Rugby tournament was held at Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku on Saturday, the 3rd August. Walukuba Babarians won 12-07 against […]

Namboole is partially Rugby Cranes new home ground
RugbyJul 24, 2024

Namboole is partially Rugby Cranes new home ground

The Uganda Rugby Union President Godwin Arinaitwe Kayangwe confirmed that Mandela National Stadium, Namboole will partially be the home ground of Rugby Cranes. Before hosting the 2024 Africa Rugby Cup at Namboole, Uganda has been hosting their home games at Legends in Lugogo, Kampala. While addressing media at Namboole in a special press conference held […]

Over 5,000 students set to compete in USSSA FEASSSA Qualifiers in Soroti
AltheticsJul 9, 2024

Over 5,000 students set to compete in USSSA FEASSSA Qualifiers in Soroti

5,194 students have today arrived at Teso College Aleot in Soroti to compete in this year’s Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ball Games II championships. Recently rebranded to USSSA Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) qualifiers, the games are set to throw off tomorrow Wednesday, the 10th July at four venues. […]