The The President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), Madam Rafatu Inusah, had the honour of presenting the third-place trophy to Uganda’s Lady Cranes at the recently concluded Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Nairobi.
It was a proud moment that highlighted excellence, sportsmanship, and the rapid rise of women’s rugby across the continent.
Uganda earns well-deserved bronze
Uganda’s Lady Cranes closed out their tournament in impressive fashion, securing a bronze-medal finish after defeating Madagascar 38–12 in the third-place playoff.
The victory showcased their resilience and character, especially after falling to Kenya in the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
The result capped a remarkable campaign that firmly positioned the Lady Cranes as one of Africa’s emerging forces in women’s rugby.
Fans, officials, and the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) praised the team for their consistency, skill, and unwavering determination.
How Uganda bagged bronze?
Uganda’s journey began with a dominant 50–0 victory over Burkina Faso in the pool stage, followed by a hard-fought 20–14 win against a spirited Zambia side.
Their momentum continued into the knockout phase, where they overpowered Tunisia 31–12 to book a place in the semifinals.
Their attempt at reaching the final was halted by the hosts, Kenya Lionesses, who edged them 17–10 in a tightly contested match filled with intensity and tactical discipline.
Refusing to let the setback define their campaign, the Lady Cranes regrouped and delivered a clinical performance against Madagascar to secure third place with a commanding 38–12 win.
The East African country leaves the 2025 RAW7s with their heads held high, a medal in hand, confidence restored, and their status as a rising rugby powerhouse firmly reinforced.
Ghsportsnews (ghsportsnews.com) is a prominent digital sports news platform based in Accra, Ghana, that has been in operation since 2020