Tag rugby at Kyaddondo, rain disrupts sevens preps
Nov 08, 2004
RAIN has halted the national sevens squad from any meaningful trial matches ahead of the Dubai international sevens tournament scheduled for December 2-3.
By Ronnie Kintu and Phillip Corry
RAIN has halted the national sevens squad from any meaningful trial matches ahead of the Dubai international sevens tournament scheduled for December 2-3.
National sevens coach Herbert Wafula revealed that for the past three weekends, his team has failed to take on the field because of the constant heavy rains that have caused unfavorable playing conditions.
“We have not had any meaningful trial matches because of the heavy rains every Saturday but the boys are continuing with the gym and other fitness sessions,†Wafula said.
25 players are currently undergoing non-residential training and will be trimmed to 14 a week before the tournament.
Uganda will play against France in the first game before taking on England and Scotland in the preliminaries of the two-day event.
Asked about Peter Magona’s possible absence from the squad, Wafula said that would have little or no impact on the team.
Magona opted to be left out because of a heavy workload and fatigue that, he said, would not enable him to effectively take on national duty.
“Magona requested to have a rest and we appreciated the reasons forwarded however his replacements would be equally good and the team would remain strong,†said a confident Wafula.
Fresh fear is that playmakers Allan Musoke, Robert Seguya and John Musoke could also pull out because of their tight working schedule.
0KYADONDO Rugby Football Club will tomorrow host its first ever Tag rugby tournament.
Kyadondo club has committed sh 2.5m for the tournament that has attracted 24 teams.
The club chairman Ian Walker launched the tournament at their ground at Lugogo on Monday.
Tag is a fast-moving, non-contact version of rugby suitable for boys and girls to play together.
Teams to participate include Naguru Katale PS, St. Jude PS, Kiswa PS, Mbuya Army PS, Kireka, Kyadondo RFC and Bananule PS.
“Its safe, on-contact nature, combined with the fun and vibrance of sport, means that rugby can be safely introduced to children at an early age,†Walker said.
Already some 20 Kyadondo RFC members have attended a coaching course on Tag rugby.
Tag rugby has already been introduced in Bushenyi and Malaba by XCL, a volunteer organisation from England and it is hoped that the next tournament will have teams from upcountry schools participating.
RAIN has halted the national sevens squad from any meaningful trial matches ahead of the Dubai international sevens tournament scheduled for December 2-3.
National sevens coach Herbert Wafula revealed that for the past three weekends, his team has failed to take on the field because of the constant heavy rains that have caused unfavorable playing conditions.
“We have not had any meaningful trial matches because of the heavy rains every Saturday but the boys are continuing with the gym and other fitness sessions,†Wafula said.
25 players are currently undergoing non-residential training and will be trimmed to 14 a week before the tournament.
Uganda will play against France in the first game before taking on England and Scotland in the preliminaries of the two-day event.
Asked about Peter Magona’s possible absence from the squad, Wafula said that would have little or no impact on the team.
Magona opted to be left out because of a heavy workload and fatigue that, he said, would not enable him to effectively take on national duty.
“Magona requested to have a rest and we appreciated the reasons forwarded however his replacements would be equally good and the team would remain strong,†said a confident Wafula.
Fresh fear is that playmakers Allan Musoke, Robert Seguya and John Musoke could also pull out because of their tight working schedule.
0KYADONDO Rugby Football Club will tomorrow host its first ever Tag rugby tournament.
Kyadondo club has committed sh 2.5m for the tournament that has attracted 24 teams.
The club chairman Ian Walker launched the tournament at their ground at Lugogo on Monday.
Tag is a fast-moving, non-contact version of rugby suitable for boys and girls to play together.
Teams to participate include Naguru Katale PS, St. Jude PS, Kiswa PS, Mbuya Army PS, Kireka, Kyadondo RFC and Bananule PS.
“Its safe, on-contact nature, combined with the fun and vibrance of sport, means that rugby can be safely introduced to children at an early age,†Walker said.
Already some 20 Kyadondo RFC members have attended a coaching course on Tag rugby.
Tag rugby has already been introduced in Bushenyi and Malaba by XCL, a volunteer organisation from England and it is hoped that the next tournament will have teams from upcountry schools participating.