Lady Cranes have secured have their place in the Women's Rugby Africa Cup with a triumphant victory over Zimbabwe.
Uganda’s Lady Cranes delivered a resounding statement on the final match day of the Rugby Africa Women’s Division One Tournament, overpowering Zimbabwe 63–7 to seal their place in the elite 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup.
The dominant win capped a flawless campaign for Uganda, who emerged as the undisputed champions of the round-robin tournament hosted Ivory Coast.
With victories over all three of their opponents, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, and the host nation, the Lady Cranes confirmed their reputation as the team to beat roared to triumph.
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Saturday’s final fixture showcased the full range of Uganda’s power and pace as they dominated the physical exchanges.
The, though one-sided, was the fitting climax to an entertaining week of women’s rugby in the Ivorian capital.
Earlier in the day, Tunisia wrapped up their tournament campaign with a 34–0 shutout of Ivory Coast, to shut the home crowd.
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But the spotlight firmly belonged to Uganda as their performance not only earned them the Division One title but also a coveted place in the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup top tier, joining continental powerhouses South Africa, Kenya, and Madagascar.
As Uganda looks ahead to 2025, their triumph in Ivory Coast will serve as momentum for the cup.