Tag: rugby
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South Africa’s Bafana Bafana beat Angola 2-1 in AFCON opener
By the Editor Lyle Foster hit a stunning late winner as South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in the opening match of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Speaking pre-match, Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos had made a point of downplaying his side’s title hopes, but they gave their nation cause to dream with an…
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Eyoto Sports Academy introduces Rugby to 2025 championship
The Eyoto Sports Academy, a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing young talents in Edo State, has announced plans to introduce Rugby in its upcoming championships this December. The academy, which has been a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes, will feature rugby in 2025, in addition to its traditional athletics events. Speaking on…
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Nigeria’s Green Falcons to square up against giants Fiji in Women’s Rugby League World Series finals on Sunday
Nigeria’s Green Falcons, who defeated Ireland 10-0 in the hard-fought first semi-final of the Women’s World Rugby League Series in Canada, will square up against the Fijian Women’s Rugby League team in Sunday’s final game. The Fijian ladies demolished hosts Canada in the second semifinals at the same venue by 48-0. On paper the Canadian…
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NYG: Free haircut for Edo State athletes
The Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Amadin Desmond Enabulele has approved a free haircut programme for all the Edo State athletes heading to Asaba for the National Youth Games. The freebie is also extended to “every other persons around the stadium on the eve of their departure on Monday, 25th August 2025.” The programme is…
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Excitement as WTT Contender Lagos serves off Tuesday
The wait is over – WTT Contender Lagos 2025 is officially underway, with the qualifying rounds kicking off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The tournament, boasting a prize pool of $100,000, promises thrilling action and global participation. At a well-attended press conference on Monday, July 21, Chairman…
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Nigeria’s Stallions beat Ghana to end Africa Men’s Sevens, finish 7th place
Nigeria’s Stallions wrapped up their 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens campaign on a high note with a thrilling 19–12 victory over the Leopards of Ghana — bringing not only rugby bragging rights but also putting a playful end to the long-standing Jollof rice rivalry between the two nations. The win sealed a 7th-place finish for Nigeria.…
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Stallions, go for glory – NRFF President says as Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens starts
The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Dr. Ademola Are, has urged the team to give their all and aim for glory as the Stallions gear up for their campaign at the Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in Mauritius this Saturday. Dr. Are commended the Stallions for their steady rise over the past three years,…
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Peter Temade leads new Rugby Players Union
The Nigeria Rugby Players Union/Association was finally inaugurated on Thursday, 24th April, 2025 in an online meeting which also elected its interim executive headed by a former hard fighting Hooker Mr Peter Temade as Chairman. Peter played Rugby since 2001for Lagos Rugby Club, Racing Rugby Club and recently for the Abuja Rugby Club. He was…
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Rugby returns to Warri with a rumble match
Rugby is making a huge return to the Warri axis of Delta State with the hosting of the Warri Rugby Rumble event from 4 to 7th April at the Nana Model College. The competition will feature the South South rugby champions, Edo State men’s team against the Warri Rugby Football Club in a 7’s, 10’s…
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New Edo State rugby board swing into action
Following the approval of the Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Enabulele has inaugurated the chairmen and members of the newly reconstituted 37 Sporting Associations in the state. They have been charged to attract sustainable sponsorship and influence growth in the state sports industry. The…
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