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Rugby Africa President appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Special Advisor

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce the appointment of its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, as Special Advisor to Herbert Mensah, the President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the governing body of rugby in Africa. Nicolas will provide expert advice and guidance on specific issues […]

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Call For Entries: Rugby Africa’s Inaugural Media & Photography Awards

Rugby Africa presents the Inaugural Media & Photography Awards this season. According to Coralie van Den Berg, General Manager at Rugby Africa, two creatives, will have the opportunity to walk away with a whooping US$1500. For the love of the game, we are inviting submissions from Cape Town to Cairo and all the beautiful cities

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Q&A with Paula Lanco – Chairwoman of the Women’s Rugby Advisory Committee

Paula takes us on a journey to where she is today, and gives other women aspiring to follow in her footsteps advice on what it takes to become a true leader As the world celebrates International Women’s Day and the dynamic women who have and continue to excel in their fields in all industries, it

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Excitement As Nigeria Rugby Football Federation unveils Rugby programmes At National Institute of Sports

More people talking about rugby in Egypt following women’s Arab Sevens success

Fielding an international team for the first time in a decade, hosts Egypt won the women’s tournament without conceding a single point, beating Lebanon, Syria and the UAE in Alexandria Egypt captain Farida Elzakzouk hopes her side’s success at the recent Arab Sevens can help provide a springboard for the women’s game in the African

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SA Rugby recognises recommendation to postpone Rugby World Cup (RWC)

The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee early next week SA Rugby recognised World Rugby’s decision to recommend the postponement of the 2021 Rugby World Cup to next year, saying although it is disappointing for the Springbok Women’s team, it was understandable and sensible. World Rugby

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World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year

The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee on 8 and 9 March respectively World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year. The recommendation will

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Excitement As Nigeria Rugby Football Federation unveils Rugby programmes At National Institute of Sports

Raubenheimer pleased with Bok Women’s progress

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp in Stellenbosch as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September. Raubenheimer assembled a squad of 24 players early in January for the first stage of the two-and-a-half-month camp, with

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Excitement As Nigeria Rugby Football Federation unveils Rugby programmes At National Institute of Sports

Towards a New Normal: Rugby Africa’s #Unstoppable Babalwa Latsha on being a Changemaker

Just over a year ago, not many people outside South Africa’s rugby circles would have heard of Babalwa Latsha. That changed considerably in January 2020, when the law graduate from Khayelitsha made history as South Africa – and Africa’s – first professional Women’s rugby player. Since then, she has been racking up the accolades –

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