The rise of Nigerian rugby
After years of complete absence from major international rugby competitions, Nigeria's men's rugby national team is suddenly making waves.
bird story agency
After a long absence from serious regional or international rugby - dominated in Africa by South Africa, Kenya, Namibia,...
South African Super Rugby side picks nine black starters after race broadside.
The Sharks have chosen nine black starters for a South African Super Rugby Unlocked match Friday, a week after national rugby boss Mark Alexander slammed teams for being "too white".
Apart from the nine who will begin the match,...
Lions leapfrog Sharks in SA Currie Cup
A brilliant break by Wandisile Simelane set up Tiaan Swanepoel for a victory-sealing try as the Lions defeated the Sharks 27-12 Saturday (December 19) in the South African Currie Cup.
The outcome of the fourth round match at Ellis Park in...
Hear Them Roar: Kenya’s Lionesses hunt for rugby greatness
Kenya's rugby team, The Lionesses have just qualified for a key tournament in their hunt for a place at the World Cup. bird story agency caught up with the team at a recent practice. They and teams of women...
Africa’s promising sports future evident at the 13th Africa Games in Accra
The 13th Africa Games in Ghana revealed Africa's bright sports future, featuring diverse disciplines and standout performances by rising stars. Experts view the event's gaps as opportunities for enhancing future editions.
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency
After three weeks of intense...
Itoje wants England to learn from boxer Eubank example
Maro Itoje has compared England's position to that of boxer Chris Eubank as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations at Cardiff on Saturday.
The now retired Eubank cultivated an image as a boxer fans loved to hate,...
After Shujaa’s grand return to World Series, experts reveal strategies for staying on top
After a year on the sidelines, Kenya's sevens rugby team stormed back into the prestigious HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Experts weigh in on how Shujaa can stay in the elite ranks and dodge future relegation.
Oliver Ochieng
The Kenya national...
Zimbabwe roars back to the world stage with Africa Rugby Cup title triumph
The 2025 Rugby Africa Cup featured eight of the continent’s top teams: Hosts Uganda, Namibia, Kenya, Morocco, Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Zimbabwe.
Oliver Ochieng
Zimbabwe secured a historic return to the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 34...
Uncapped Odogwu and Randall in England squad for Six Nations
Uncapped backs Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall were both included in reigning champions England's 28-man squad for the Six Nations Championship announced Friday.
Odogwu has impressed at centre and wing for Wasps this season.
The 23-year-old could also represent Italy through his father but that...
Dramatic win for Sharks over Bulls in SA Currie Cup
Recent Sharks recruit Yaw Penxe scored a try brilliantly engineered by Curwin Bosch to snatch a 32-29 victory over the Bulls Saturday in a South African Currie Cup thriller.
Fly-half Bosch spotted Penxe unmarked and delivered a perfectly weighted cross kick which...