Archives Tag: Rugby
Sir Bill Beaumont To Chair The Jury Of The Rugby Africa Media And Photography Awards
April 19, 2022
Out of 105 countries playing competitive rugby in the world, one-third are African nations. The inaugural Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards is pleased to announce World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont as Chair of the jury. World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the … Continue reading Sir Bill Beaumont To Chair The Jury Of The Rugby Africa Media And Photography Awards
Women In Sports: Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo
April 19, 2022
Rugby is not popular amongst sports enthusiasts in Nigeria, but few individuals have ensured that Nigeria gets worthy continental and international representation when the occasion calls for it. Read more about Women in sports The first captain of the Nigerian women national rugby team, Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo, deserves huge credits for the enormous role … Continue reading Women In Sports: Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo
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Rugby Set To Return To National Sports Festival After Ten Years Absence
April 19, 2022
Fans and players of Rugby Union in Nigeria have some great news to cheer about as the game is set to make a return to the National Sports Festival 2020. The game which has been absent for ten years, missing out on the past three editions of the Festival held in Lagos, Rivers and Abuja, … Continue reading Rugby Set To Return To National Sports Festival After Ten Years Absence
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Rugby Is Advancing In Nigeria, Says NRFF President
April 19, 2022
The President, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Kelechukwu Mbagwu, is optimistic that rugby will keep advancing in Nigeria, despite the challenges the federation has faced in recent times. Mbagwu, who made the remark at the closing ceremony of the Presidential Cup in Lagos, on Monday, enthused over this year’s participation at the competition. He stated … Continue reading Rugby Is Advancing In Nigeria, Says NRFF President
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Cowries Defeat Gosar to Retain Lagos Men’s Rugby League Title
April 19, 2022
Cowries RFC defeated Gosar RFC over the weekend at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere to retain the Lagos Men’s Rugby league title. Both sides had a rather lacklustre start with both teams fighting hard to get on the front foot. Minutes later, Cowries RFC had the game in their control as team … Continue reading Cowries Defeat Gosar to Retain Lagos Men’s Rugby League Title
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Rugby: Black Stallions Pummel Niger
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Rugby national team, the Black Stallions, defeated host team Niger Republic 59 points to 13 points in a thrilling international rugby test match on Saturday 11th August 2018 at the Stade General Seyni Kountchede in Niamey. The friendly was Nigeria’s first international match since Rugby Africa lifted the ban placed on the nation due to … Continue reading Rugby: Black Stallions Pummel Niger
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