Vandyke Sports and RESULT Sports to drive Africa’s first Sports innovation Hub in Partnership...
The University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) and it’s Uniport Sports Institute and Vandyke Sportscom Limited also known as Vandyke Sports have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 1, 2020.
The MOU was signed by Professor Stephen Okodudu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of...
Lions tour change would be ‘biggest disappointment in history’ for Springboks’ – Leyds
South Africa winger Dillyn Leyds said staging this year's British and Irish Lions tour in Australia rather than on home ground "would be the biggest disappointment" in the Springboks' history.
Earlier this week Rugby Australia offered to host the eight...
South African Rugby insists 2021 Lions tour will go on
The British & Irish Lions tour in 2021 is still due to go ahead, although the door has now been opened for a possible date change.
South Africa Rugby made clear in a statement on Monday that it...
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,...
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...
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...
Rugby: the next frontier for hungry sports investors
by Pirate IRWIN
Rugby's crown jewels are in the sights of investors seeking to exploit the untapped potential of the market as struggling governing bodies try to replenish their coffers.
US private equity firm Silver Lake is reported to be offering...
Maro Itoje names dream ‘Nigerian British Rugby XV’
He may represent England on the field but international rugby player and Saracens star, Maro Itoje is very proud of his Nigerian heritage and one in a long list of past and present top-ranked players with roots in the...
Bok opportunity to lay down a marker before Twickenham showdown
by Albert Troost
A chance to build momentum - but underestimate Scotland at your peril
After a hard-fought and impressive win against Wales last Saturday, Siya Kolisi’s Springboks will face a Scottish team brimming with confidence following their own victory over...
8 African rugby teams to meet in Kampala for World Cup battle
With the countdown on and enthusiasm building towards the Africa rugby tourney, Herbert Mensah, Rugby Africa president said the quality of rugby displayed last year was topnotch, adding that he hopes new milestones are achieved this year.
Samuel Benton
It...