RUGBY AFRICA CUP LEGACY PROGRAM CONCLUDES
Kampala, Uganda - The Rugby Africa Cup Legacy program came to a successful close, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of over 200 children from various schools and communities. The program, which took place at three venues - Kyadondo Rugby Club, King's Park Arena, and Makerere University grounds - saw eight African countries come together to share skills and passion for the sport with the next generation.
At Kyadondo Rugby Club, Senegal and Algeria led training sessions with Naguru Home Boys Center team and 60 players from Earnest Primary School, respectively. Meanwhile, Kenya shared skills with Kololo High School U17 players and Earnest Primary school children.
King's Park Arena hosted Uganda and Cote D'Ivoire, who took children from Kazinga Community School through passing and ball handling skills, as well as support play.
Makerere University grounds saw Zimbabwe work with children from Makerere University Primary School and Kazo Church of Uganda Primary School, focusing on ball handling, passing, and hitting gaps in support play.
The program, designed for children aged 8-17, aimed to promote rugby values, skills, and community engagement. It was a resounding success, with participating countries and children alike expressing gratitude for the opportunity.
The Rugby Africa Cup Legacy program has left a lasting legacy, inspiring a new generation of rugby enthusiasts and fostering a sense of community and cooperation among African nations.
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Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) is the governing body of rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. It unites all African countries that play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women’s rugby. Rugby Africa organizes various competitions, including the qualifying tournaments for the Rugby World Cup and the Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. With 39 member unions, Rugby Africa is dedicated to promoting and developing rugby across the continent. World Rugby highlighted Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia as three of the six emerging nations experiencing strong growth in rugby.
