Uganda national rugby union team
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| Uganda | |||
| Union | Uganda Rugby Football Union | ||
| Nickname(s) | the rugby cranes | ||
| Coach | Yayiro Kasasa | ||
| Captain | Peter Magona | ||
| Most caps | 38 | ||
| Top scorer | Allan Musoke | ||
| First international | |||
| uganda vs kenya-1958 | |||
| Largest win | |||
| 112 against Rwanda in 2002 | |||
| Worst defeat | |||
| 98 to south Africa in 2005 | |||
Below is the Uganda Rugby Football Union current national team;Ugandan team: 15 Brian Tabaruka (MTN Heathens), 14 Allan Musoke (UTL Kobs), 13 John Musoke (LG Rhinos), 12 Tony Lugya (Hima Impis), 11 Bonny Morrow (LG Rhinos), 10 Edmond Tumusiime (UTL Kobs), 9 Gamma Faisal (MTN Heathens), 8 Peter Magona (MTN Heathens) (captain), 7 Mathias Ochwo (G4Securicor Pirates), 6 Robert Seguya (MTN Heathens), 5 Ronald Mwisaka (Hima Impis), 4 Victor Wadia (UTL Kobs), 3 Brian Makalama (G4S Pirates), 2 Deo Tumuhairwe (G4S Pirates), 1 Fred Mudoola (UTL Kobs) Replacements: 16 Solomon Mawanda (G4S Pirates), 17 Ronald Adigasi (LG Rhinos), 18 Tobi Ojok (MTN Heathens), 19 Vincent Otim (G4S Pirates), 20 Emmanuel Ochaya (LG Rhinos), 21 Roger Sebina (MTN Heathens), 22 Athony Kinene (G4Sv Pirates)
Coach: Yayiro Kasasa
Technical Director: Chester Williams.
Only two of the starting pack weigh more than 100 kg - props Fred Mudoola (105) and Brian Makalama (121). There are no new caps in the side. Peter Magona is the most capped with 24, followed by Mudoola on 22. At 33, Roger Sebina is the oldest, followed by Brian Makalama.
Uganda Rugby Union clubs and captains (super six)]]
UTL Kobs= Captain Timothy "Timo" Mudoola, vice captain Fred "fm" Mudoola
MTN Heathens= Captain Peter Magona, Vice captain Robert "sogi" Seguya
G4S Pirates= Captain Deo Tumuhairwe, Vice captain Solomon Mawanda
LG Rhinos= captain John Musoke, Vice captain Emmanuel Ochaya
Hima Impis= captain Lugya "stone" Tony vice captain Ronald Mwisaka
Buffaloes=captain Kwawun Brian ,vice captain Kikawa Brian
Shield teams
Boks Rugby club= captain Kimbowa Christopher, vice captain Gerald Kiddu
Sailors Rugby Club=captain Charles Chandia
Saracen Rugby Club= unknown
Entebbe Mongers Rugby Club= captain Ronald Adigas
Rams Rugby Club== captain Leku Patrick, vice captain Lumu Richard
Kifaru Rugby Club== unknown
Summer campers Rugby Club== unknown
Great Ugandan rugby players both at club and national team Yayiro kasasa, Timothy Mudoola, Fred Mudoola, Victor Emmanuel Wadia, Peter Magona, Wakabi Simon, Edmond Tumusiime, Nathan Wasolo, Micheal Wandera, Robert Seguya, Adrian Bukenya, Deo Tumuhairwe, Allan Musoke, John Musoke, Victor Kalimugogo, Kenneth Opito, Henry Rujumba, Gerson Onono, Vincent Otim, Lugya 'stone' Tony, Emma Ochaya, Alex Mubiru, Edgar Lemerigar, Peter Ntabangi, Leku Patrick, Lumu Richard, Tumusime 'Nelly'Nelson...
Great Kyambogo and Namilyango college school's rugby players Paul Barigye(ngo),Kimbowa Christopher (kcs), Kasajja Christopher(ngo), Leku Patrick(kcs), Chonga Gordon(ngo),Lumu Richard (kcs), Kyambadde Simpson(kcs), Lumu George(ngo), Denis Etuket(ngo),Alex Mubiru (kcs), Andrew Ikopit(ngo), Edmand Tumusime(ngo), Samuel Achelam(ngo), Kigonya Ronald(kcs), Ssemujju chopley Kizito(kcs),Makumbi(ngo), Galabuzi Andrew (ngo),Lemerigar Edgar (kcs),Ssembuya(kcs), muwanga(ngo), Donato Laboke(ngo), Kibaya Timothy(kcs), Otim Bob(kcs), Kikawa Brian(kcs),Jjumba Henry(kcs), Ongom Denis(kcs), Tamale 'tj' Joseph, Tumusime Nelson(kcs), Ntabangi Peter(kcs),Joel Anguyo(ngo),Mugwanya Kennedy(kcs), Otim 'Amin' (kcs),Mukiga(kcs), Simon Mugabo(kcs), Akena Jonathan(kcs),Allan Matsiko
[edit] External links
- Uganda Rugby Football Union - Official Site
First tier
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uganda telecom Kobs Captain: Timothy Mudoola The eight-time record champions have what it takes to keep their collars high and Mudoola believes his boys are on song for another run. “We have a strong bond that keeps us going. Taking the trophy from us will not be easy,” Mudoola remarked. The side lost Bobby Bibagamba but signed Allan Matsiko. They also boast of stars like Edmond Tumusiime, Simon Wakabi and Allan Musoke.
MTN Heathens Captain: Brian Tabaruka After dominating the scene for two years, the giants slumped in form, finishing third in the Bell league last year. Heathens’ old guns Peter Magona, David Bukenya and Jonathan Kamukama have retired leaving the mantle to Tabaruka and Robert Seguya. “We are aware of what befell us last season but we have put that behind,” Tabaruka explained. With young players, and new man Mathias Ochwo, Heathens will be back.
G4S Pirates Captain: S. Mawanda Pirates were in fighting mood last year, finishing second in the league. Their good pack play and strong line pits them against champions Kobs. “I believe the league is wide open,” Mawanda remarked. The side has recruited some youngsters though senior players Brian Makalama, Deo Tumuhairwe, Vincent Otim and Mawanda will shoulder the weight.
Hima Impis Captain: Paul Okecho The Makerere University academicians claim examination periods have always affected their run. “We start the season strongly but towards the climax, most of our players opt to concentrate on their examinations and the momentum dwindles,” senior player and chairman Tony Lugya assessed. He said better strategies have been put in place.
Rhinos Captain: E. Ochaya The side has found the league trophy elusive in the last decade. “We had many injuries last season but with new players, the sky is the limit,” Ochaya assumed. Veterans Ochaya, Ricky Senoga and John Musoke have the task of guiding the side.
Buffaloes Captain: Allan Tindikawa Kenyan international Tolbert Onyango made a futile attempt to lead the team last year. The coach /player could not help the developing side from a very bad season. The side lost players but has warned teams like Pirates to watch out. utl Kobs The league champions swept all before them last season and have been involved in a number of build up matches at their Kampala RFC home ground. Despite winning all the major trophies last season, the Kobs remain hungry. Kobs coach Arthur Mugweri told Daily Monitor in an interview that they need another quadruple win this season. Only Allan Matsiko, who crossed from Pirates will join last season's all conquering squad. He will join Frank Kwesiga as scrumhalf for Kobs.
"The boys are more prepared and this year's league is expected to be more challenging. Teams have recruited good players from around," coach Mugweri said.
In order to measure themselves against the best in the region, the Kobs have also promised to travel for the Bamburi 7s and the Nakuru Rift Valley 10s in Kenya this season.
MTN Heathens The record cup winners have the unenviable task of reining in their rivals, after failing to win any silverware last season. Heathens have restructured their team and recruited Uganda's most prominent lock Matthias Ochwo from Pirates, while Ronald Mwisaka has joined from Impis.
Benon Kizza, Eric Osinde, Phillip Lubega, Brian Kikawa, Chris Lubanga, Tolbert Onyango and Dan Obote have meanwhile all been promoted from Buffaloes to join the Heathens squad. Former captain Peter Magona is likely join the technical bench.
G4S Pirates The G4S Pirates were placed third in last year's league, but have lost a total of five key players. Youthful kicker and full back Alfred Karekaho, Wigi Rugumayo, Mpajji Bakalu and Roodney Turyagimbe have all crossed to Makerere University side Impis after they were offered scholarships.
Off-season recruit Paul Kabazze from Kisubi takes up the center position while Allan Lule has also bounced back from injury. "We are solid and teams should expect upsets this season," Pirates coach Sam Ahamya said.
Hima Impis Their ability to offer scholarships has made the Makerere University side a favourite destination for students. Impis has recruited Alfred Karekaho from Pirates, Simon Bakulu (prop) from St Mary's College Kisubi, Marvin Ayebare (hooker) from Boks, Wigi Rugumayo (winger) and flanker Richard Serungogi. They finished fourth last season but will be gunning for top honours.
St. Mary's college Kisubi Rugby hall of fameItalic text; some of the outstanding former SMACK Rugby players are listed below. The 2004-2005 Smack Rugby team,outstanding players were Kihumuro Moses,Bakulu Simon,Kizito Daniel,Besiga Raymond. They are remembered for their tireless efforts and strong runs that took SMACK rugby to another level.
