Lady ruggers 3rd in Reunion
Jun 27, 2011
THE Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes finished in third position at the just concluded Reunion islands sevens to warn their opponents ahead of the CAR qualifiers due October in Botswana.
By Usher Komugisha and Johnson Were
Reunion Sevens
Uganda 67 Mayotte Isles 0
Uganda 17 Madagascar 7
Uganda 38 French Navy 0
Semi-finals
Uganda 14 France U-20 17
Tukkies 12 French Navy 0
Finals
Tukkies 12 France U-20 10
Schools rugby finals
Hana 19 Kyambogo 14
Semi-final
Hana 24 SMACK 5
THE Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes finished in third position at the just concluded Reunion islands sevens to warn their opponents ahead of the CAR qualifiers due October in Botswana.
The ladies won three consecutive games on June 24 thrashing Mayotte islands 67-0, French Navy 38-0 and Madagascar 17-7 to make it to the semi-final stage on June 25.
“The girls played so well and their performance after a two-year absence on the international scene was spectacular and I can say they are ready for the CAR qualifiers in Botswana,†said a contented coach Anthony Kinene.
Uganda qualified to face the France U-20 in the semi-finals and were leading the French side 14-12 at full time until a yellow card to Beatrice Atim that the French youngsters took advantage of make a try to make it 17-14 denying Uganda an opportunity to make it to the finals.
Nevertheless, coach Kinene insists that the girls are ready to perform in Botswana in October.
He said, “I will include two or three more girls on the squad to add experience to the side for CAR.â€
Hana mixed school has stepped up their game and vowed to win this year’s national rugby sevens title.
Hana exhibited great form on Sunday as they defeated rivals and cup holders St. Mary’s College Kisubi-SMACK and Kyambogo College respectively in the central region championship at Vienna College Namugongo.
Philip Wokorach, Ivan Magomu and Ronald Musoke had a try each as Hana defeated Kyambogo College 19-14 in a pulsating final. The national finals are due on Sunday at Kampala rugby club.
Reunion Sevens
Uganda 67 Mayotte Isles 0
Uganda 17 Madagascar 7
Uganda 38 French Navy 0
Semi-finals
Uganda 14 France U-20 17
Tukkies 12 French Navy 0
Finals
Tukkies 12 France U-20 10
Schools rugby finals
Hana 19 Kyambogo 14
Semi-final
Hana 24 SMACK 5
THE Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes finished in third position at the just concluded Reunion islands sevens to warn their opponents ahead of the CAR qualifiers due October in Botswana.
The ladies won three consecutive games on June 24 thrashing Mayotte islands 67-0, French Navy 38-0 and Madagascar 17-7 to make it to the semi-final stage on June 25.
“The girls played so well and their performance after a two-year absence on the international scene was spectacular and I can say they are ready for the CAR qualifiers in Botswana,†said a contented coach Anthony Kinene.
Uganda qualified to face the France U-20 in the semi-finals and were leading the French side 14-12 at full time until a yellow card to Beatrice Atim that the French youngsters took advantage of make a try to make it 17-14 denying Uganda an opportunity to make it to the finals.
Nevertheless, coach Kinene insists that the girls are ready to perform in Botswana in October.
He said, “I will include two or three more girls on the squad to add experience to the side for CAR.â€
Hana exhibited great form on Sunday as they defeated rivals and cup holders St. Mary’s College Kisubi-SMACK and Kyambogo College respectively in the central region championship at Vienna College Namugongo.
Philip Wokorach, Ivan Magomu and Ronald Musoke had a try each as Hana defeated Kyambogo College 19-14 in a pulsating final. The national finals are due on Sunday at Kampala rugby club.