BRSS: Victoria aim to triumph in local derby

New sensation Marvin Odong (L) has been a revelation for Rwenzori. Photo by Eddie Chicco

Dimension Data Rwenzori’s 17-15 win over the UAP Rhinos last Saturday was their first ever against the dominant side of the Bamburi Rugby Super Series (BRSS). New sensation Marvin Odong (L) has been a revelation for Rwenzori. Photo by Eddie Chicco It not only put them in prime position to advance from pool B but also changed the landscape of the More...

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On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Rwanda: Buffaloes, Lion der fer start league with big wins

Buffaloes’ Eric Mbarushimana in an earlier 7s game in Kigali. The New Times Champions Buffaloes have laid a marker on what their rivals should expect after beating their closest rivals Sharks 67-0 in the opening More...

On Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Victoria on course to Bamburi Rugby Super series semifinals

Victoria defied fatigue after a 70km journey from Kakamega to Mumias to secure a hard fought 17-7 victory over Kenya’s Buffaloes on Saturday to rekindle their hopes of making the Bamburi Rugby Super series semifinals. Coach More...

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On Saturday, May 12th, 2012
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Rhinos succumb to a narrow 7-0 defeat against host Rwenzori in Kampala

Lions Coach Meli Wanibuli insists it is not time to celebrate despite their emphatic 15-8 victory over Sharks, which guaranteed them a quarterfinal berth in the Bamburi Rugby Super Series. “We are playing every More...

On Saturday, May 12th, 2012
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Kenya Rugby 7s team lose out to Kiwis and Pumas in final IRB Series

Kenya Rugby Sevens team lost to Argentina and New Zealand to bow out of the Main Cup competition during the final round of the International Rugby Board Sevens Circuit in London. Many had expected a turnaround that More...

On Monday, May 7th, 2012
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Rwenzori left reeling

Buffaloes have been the perennial whipping boys of the Bamburi Rugby Super Series but all that could have changed on Saturday at Kampala ground. The script was too familiar as the Mumias-based side trailed 33-13 More...

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On Sunday, May 6th, 2012
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Rhinos beat Victoria 46-9 in Bamburi Super Series

Champions Rhinos started their campaign to defend the Bamburi Super Series silverware in resounding fashion as they crushed Victoria 46-9 in a one-sided match at the RFUEA grounds. Head coach Eric Situma said everything More...

On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
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Kiwanuka to earn Shs53b in new deal

Mathias Kagimu Kiwanuka For his impressive performances in last season’s American National Football League (NFL), the New York Giants have handed Ugandan Mathias Kagimu Kiwanuka a multi-year contract extension, More...

The late Aberdeen Shikoyi
On Monday, April 30th, 2012
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Kenyan rugby captain dies

The late Aberdeen Shikoyi Kenya lady rugby captain Aberdeen Shikoyi, who was seriously injured in a match against Uganda nine days ago, has passed away. According to reports from Kenya, Shikoyi succumbed to a fatal More...

Rugby Cranes players applaud the crowd after beating Kenya in the Elgon Cup first leg at Kyadondo. The Ugandan side lost the second leg but still lifted the Elgon Cup. PHOTO BY eddie chicco
On Monday, April 30th, 2012
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Relief for Rugby Cranes

Rugby Cranes players applaud the crowd after beating Kenya in the Elgon Cup first leg at Kyadondo. The Ugandan side lost the second leg but still lifted the Elgon Cup. PHOTO BY eddie chicco Knowing the margins More...