Uganda Rugby Union welcomes World Rugby campaign dubbed “Women in Rugby Global Marketing Campaign”

SOURCE : Uganda Rugby Union
Development
and consolidation of Women Rugby in Uganda is a key focal point
KABUL, Afghanistan, May 22, 2019/ — The Uganda Rugby Union
welcomes the World Rugby campaign dubbed “Women in Rugby Global Marketing
Campaign” that was launched on Tuesday 21st May, 2019 at its headquarters in
Dublin.
“With a newly
elected executive at Uganda Rugby – a renewed strategy is underway to push us
through for next four years.
In tandem with
World Rugby campaign launched yesterday ‘Women in Rugby’ brand identity and
landmark global campaign ‘Try and Stop Us’ that is aimed at “driving increased
participation and engagement among fans, audiences, players and investors in
the women’s game ”, development and consolidation of Women Rugby in Uganda is
our key focal point with a vision to see a self-sustaining women’s rugby and a
good global ranking.
Women in Uganda
Rugby will have equity going forward, this can be witnessed by the increased
representation of women on our new executive, equal participation in strategy,
planning and structures.” Godwin Kayangwe.
The ladies in
Uganda are highly involved in rugby starting with students from various regions
in schools being introduced to tag rugby. The children in the community are
also engaged in tournaments to help them grow their skills in rugby. We have
registered success from ladies rugby like participating in international
tournaments like Rugby World Cup 7s, HongKong 7s, and etc.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Uganda Rugby Union.