The Uganda Rugby Union (UgandaRugby.com) unveiled the full teams that will take part in Elgon Cup on 17th June 2019. The press conference took place at Kyadondo Rugby Club and presided over by the CEO of the Uganda Rugby Union, Ramsey Olinga.
The President of the Uganda Rugby Union, Godwin Kayangwe, in his opening remarks expressed his gratitude for the revival of the Women's XV games and thanked the media for covering rugby games. Mr. Godwin Kayangwe thanked Nile Breweries “Nile Special “for the continued support of the Uganda Rugby Cranes, and also thanked Century Bottling Limited for coming on board to support all rugby properties with Nivana Water.
The coaches of both teams assured those present that they were ready for the Elgon Cup and will be leaving for Kisumu on Thursday 20th July 2019. The Uganda Rugby Cranes (men) will leave on Wednesday 19th June 2019.
Men's team :
FRONT ROW
- Santos Senteza
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Saul Kivumbi
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Asuman Mugerwa
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Collin Kimbowa
HOOKERS
- Ronald Kanyanya
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Joseph Kagimu
LOCKS
- Charles Uhuru
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Robert Aziku
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Simon Olet
BACK ROW
- Desire Ayera
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Brian Asaba
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Eliphaz Emong
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Byron Oketayot
HALF BACKS
- Aaron Ofoyrwoth
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Paul Epilo
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Robert Masendi
CENTER
- Pius Ogena
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Ian Munyani
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Jordan Bongomin
BACK THREE
- Paul Masendi
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Daudi Semwami
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Adrian Kasito
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Maxwell Ebonga
Women’s XV Elgon Cup team:
- Faith Namugga
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Yvonne Najjuma
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Christine Nakayiza
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Charity Atimango
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Helen Gizamba
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Mary Gloria Ayot
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Winnie Atyang (Captain)
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Beatrice Atim Lamunu
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Samiya Ayikoru
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Charlotte Mudoola
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Christine Akello
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Peace Lekuru (Vice Captain)
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Aisha Nakityo Nabulime
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Ritta Nadunga
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Mary Adoi Kyoita
Subs
16.Peace Mirembe
- Warry Ssenfuka Joanita
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Fortunate Irankunda
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Irene Ziggy
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Lydia Namabiro
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Juliet Nandawula
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Diana Kwagala Anguchia
23. Esther Tino
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