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Lady Cranes secure maiden Africa Sevens title
Uganda dominated throughout the tournament, recording emphatic victories over Mauritius (49-0), Burkina Faso (45-0) and Madagascar (46-0) to finish the pool stage unbeaten.
The Lady Cranes completed their campaign with an unbeaten record, scoring 216 points and conceding just 31 across six matches. (Courtesy Photo)
By: Faith Kiai, Journalist @New Vision
NAIROBI - The Lady Rugby Cranes Sevens have won their maiden Africa Women's Rugby Sevens title with a 33-0 victory over Tunisia in the final at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday.
The historic triumph also secures Uganda's qualification for the 2027 SVNS 3 series.
Uganda dominated throughout the tournament, recording emphatic victories over Mauritius (49-0), Burkina Faso (45-0) and Madagascar (46-0) to finish the pool stage unbeaten.
They then eliminated defending champions South Africa 24-17 in the quarter-finals before overcoming hosts Kenya 19-14 in a closely contested semi-final to set up the final against Tunisia.
They then eliminated defending champions South Africa 24-17 in the quarter-finals before overcoming hosts Kenya 19-14 in a closely contested semi-final to set up the final against Tunisia.
The Lady Cranes completed their campaign with an unbeaten record, scoring 216 points and conceding just 31 across six matches.
The victory is particularly significant for the team, which has endured several near misses in its quest for continental glory.
It also offers Uganda a pathway back to international competition after dropping out of the Challenger Series in early 2025.
After years of coming close without crossing the finish line, the Lady Cranes have finally delivered a continental crown and a timely boost for women's rugby in Uganda.
The victory is particularly significant for the team, which has endured several near misses in its quest for continental glory.
It also offers Uganda a pathway back to international competition after dropping out of the Challenger Series in early 2025.
After years of coming close without crossing the finish line, the Lady Cranes have finally delivered a continental crown and a timely boost for women's rugby in Uganda.