Uganda Lady Cranes’ coach outlines targets ahead of Rugby Africa tournament
Uganda Lady Cranes assistant coach Charles Onen has outlined the team’s ambitions ahead of the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Performance Division tournament, with survival in the top tier and improving on last year’s performance topping the agenda.The Lady Cranes will once again battle against continental heavyweights Kenya, South Africa and Madagascar after earning promotion to the elite competition through a dominant campaign in Côte d’Ivoire last year.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsUganda sealed qualification for the top division after thrashing Zimbabwe 63-7 in the Rugby Africa Women’s Division One tournament. They completed the round-robin competition unbeaten, recording commanding victories over Zimbabwe, Tunisia, and hosts Côte d’Ivoire to secure promotion.Their strong run saw them join Kenya, South Africa, and Madagascar in the continent’s premier women’s 15s competition. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9757858##The four sides were also among the standout nations during the Rugby Africa..