Uganda women's national rugby union team
| Nickname | The Lady Cranes | |
|---|---|---|
| Union | Uganda Rugby Football Union | |
| ||
| World Rugby ranking | ||
| Current | 34 (as of 26 May 2025) | |
| Highest | 34 (2023, 2025) | |
| Lowest | 44 (2024) | |
| First international | ||
| Rwanda 0–92 (Amahoro Stadium, Kigali; 26 February 2005) | ||
| Biggest win | ||
| Rwanda 0–92 (Amahoro Stadium, Kigali; 26 February 2005) | ||
| Biggest defeat | ||
| Kenya 87–3 (Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu; 11 November 2023) | ||
| World Cup | ||
| Appearances | 0 | |
The Uganda women's national rugby union team, known as the Lady Rugby Cranes, are a national sporting side of Uganda that represents them at rugby union. The side played their first test against Rwanda in 2005.
History
Uganda played their first international test on 26 February 2005 against Rwanda in Kigali. They trounced the hosts 92–0 in their biggest win. The two sides met again in Kampala ten days later where hosts, Uganda, trounced Rwanda a second time 81–0.
Uganda and Kenya have competed for the Elgon Cup since they first clashed in 2006. In 2016, Uganda were ranked 39th in World Rugby's ranking.[1]
They lost a two-test series to Tunisia at the El Menzah Stadium in Tunis in November 2023.[2]
Uganda secured promotion to the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup after defeating Zimbabwe in the final match of the Division 1 tournament.[3]
Results summary
(Full internationals only, updated to 19 April 2025)
| Opponent | First Match | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 100% |
| Kenya | 2006 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 253 | 493 | 32.00% |
| Madagascar | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0.00% |
| Rwanda | 2005 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0 | 100.00% |
| South Africa | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 152 | 0.00% |
| Tunisia | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 89 | 33.33% |
| Zambia | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 17 | 100.00% |
| Zimbabwe | 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Summary | 2005 | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 734 | 776 | 42.10% |
External links
- Uganda Rugby Football Union - Official Site
References
- ^ "Women's ranking". Rugby Africa. 3 February 2016. Archived from the original on 8 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Tunisia set to climb World Rugby Women's Rankings powered by Capgemini". www.world.rugby. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Nicole, Vervelde (19 April 2025). "Uganda Secures Promotion to 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup". Rugby Afrique. Retrieved 19 April 2025.