TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 20 June

Regret I am unable to cover test rugby this weekend due to other commitments

20.06.2015
Argentina v French Barbarians in Rosario (Non test)-To be played
Uganda 30, Kenya ‘A’ 25 in Kampala (Elgon Cup)
Mauritius 39, Reunion 10 in Curepipe

Briefly
Uganda won the Elgon Cup for 2015 by an aggregate of 47-45. If Uganda wins Africa Cup 1B and gets promoted to 1A they would play the Kenya first team.

KENYA ‘A’ v UGANDA: Elgon Cup

13.06.2015

Venue: Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) Grounds, Nairobi

Referee: Tinashe Kamwenje (Zimbabwe)

Preview
There was a time when the Kenya first XV played against Uganda for this cup but the growth of rugby in Kenya is reflected by the fact that for the last two years Kenya ‘A’ has been the fielded side.

Last Year
Uganda 21-14
Kenya ‘A’ 34-0
Kenya ‘A’ held on to the cup for 2014.

Prediction: Kenya ‘A’ by 20 points. Score 33-13

TEAMS

Uganda Squad

Joseph Aredo
Ramathan Govule
Oscar Kalyango
Collins Kimbowa
Justin Kimono
David Kyewalabye
Christopher Lubanga
Kevin Makmot
Alexander Mubiru
Dennis Mugambe
Asuman Mugerwa
Arthur Mpande
Ronald Musajja
Dennis Mullo
Mathias Ochwo
Brian Odongo
Pius Ogena
Scott Oluoch
Lawrence Sebuliba
Gerard Sewankambo
Charles Uhuru
Cyrus Watum
Michael Wokorach
Coaches: Robert Seguya, Anthony Kinene

Adapted from http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=519

Kenya ‘A’ Squad

1- McLanhan Sikuku - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
2. George Asin - KCB
3. Francis Akatu - Mwamba
4. Michael Gitau - Pan Africa Strathmore LEos
5. Philip Owuor - Top Fry Nakuru
6. Stafford Abeka - KCB
7. Edwins Makori - Top Fry Nakuru/Captain
8. Charles Omondi - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
9. Eden Agero - Kenya Harlequin
10. Kennedy Moseti -KCB
11. Cyprian Kuto - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
12. Brian Omondi - KCB
13. Anthony Nyandigisi - Resolution Impala Saracens
14. Alvin Otieno - Homeboyz
15. Essau Otieno - KCB
16. Brian Otieno - Mwamba
17. Nesta Okotch - KCB
18. Elkins Musonye- Western Bulls
19. Elton Isiaho - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
20. Rocky Aguko - KCB
21. Victor Wayodi - Mwamba
22. Max Kang'eri - Homeboyz
23. William Mawira - Kenya Harlequin

Management
Mitch Ocholla - Head Coach
Curtis Olago - Assistant Coach
Newton Ong'alo - Team Manager
Joseph Koli – Physio

http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=519

Image thanks to https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ElgonCup

KENYA v UGANDA; Elgon Cup 2013 2nd Leg 22.06.2013

Briefly
Uganda scored a vital 17-16 away win against Kenya on home soil last weekend. These two teams struggle to win the away leg in this competition. Uganda must be favoured to win this leg and recapture the cup.

Prediction: Uganda by 10 points

RUGBY TEST MATCH RESULTS: Saturday 28 April

28.04.2012
Japan 87, Kazakhstan 0 in Almaty (Asia5Nations)
Kenya 12, Uganda 0 in Nairobi (Elgon Cup 2^nd leg; Victoria Cup)
Lithuania 48, Latvia 8 in Riga (ENC 2A)
Croatia 31, Malta 16 in Zagreb (ENC 2A)
Serbia v Armenia-Forfeit to Serbia
Cyprus 94, Bulgaria 3 in Pernik (ENC 2D)

Briefly
Japan again displayed the huge gap between its rugby development and the rest of Asia. Only Hong Kong look as if they are going to get within reach of the Cherry Blossoms.

Although Kenya won 12-0 in Nairobi Uganda takes the Elgon Cup due to a 17-12 overall points aggregate.

In ENC Division 2A Lithuania were too good for neighbours Latvia whilst Croatia caused a major upset defeating Malta 31-16 at home. This result leaves both Lithuania and Sweden on 24 points with the last games next weekend crucial.

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	BT	BL	PT
SWEDEN	7	5	1	1	204	147	57	2	0	24
LITHUANIA	7	4	1	2	205	99	106	3	3	24
MALTA	8	4	0	4	146	135	11	2	2	20
CROATIA	7	3	0	4	136	142	-6	1	2	15
LATVIA	7	1	0	6	93	261	-168	2	1	7

The fact that Sweden and Lithuania drew 30-30 earlier in the competition means they are dead even. Croatia needs to win against Sweden with a bonus point to send Malta to the relegation series.

Cyprus continued its winning ways. What has happed to Bulgarian rugby. They have a new coach but what a horror start for him!

Next Weekend’s Rugby Test Matches

05.05.2012
Korea v Hong Kong in Hong Kong (Asia5Nations)
United Arab Emirates v Japan in Fukuoka (Asia5Nations)
Trinidad Tobago v Barbados in Port of Spain (WCQ Americas; NACRA R2-South)
Latvia v Sweden in Enkoping (ENC 2A)
Croatia v Lithuania in Lithuania (ENC 2A)
Austria v Norway in Oslo (ENC 2C)
Denmark v Israel in Netanya (ENC 2C)
Greece v Luxembourg in Luxembourg (ENC 2D)

RUGBY TEST MATCHES: Tests Covered This Weekend

28.04.2012
Japan v Kazakhstan in Almaty (Asia5Nations)
Uganda v Kenya in Nairobi (Elgon Cup 2^nd leg; Victoria Cup)
Lithuania v Latvia in Riga (ENC 2A)
Malta v Croatia in Zagreb (ENC 2A)
Serbia v Armenia-Forfeit to Serbia
Cyprus v Bulgaria in Pernik (ENC 2D)

29.04.2012
Turkey v Slovakia in Bratislava (Friendly. First test for Turkey)

INTERNATIONAL TEST RUGBY: African Rugby

28.04.2012
Uganda v Kenya in Nairobi (Elgon Cup; Victoria Cup)

Venue: Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) grounds.

Referee: Lesego Legoete (South Africa)

Kenya currently hold the Elgon Cup
Image thanks to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgon_Cup

Preview
Kenya were shocked to find Uganda too good for them in their first rugby test match of the season. After winning the Africa last season and performing well at the Cup of Nations tournament in December Kenya were expected to brush their African neighbours aside.

Uganda has not won the Elgon Cup since 2006. They now have a 14 point advantage going into this second leg of the Elgon Cup. The team with the highest aggregate after two matches will be the holder of the Elgon Cup.

The Ugandans will find the Kenyans a much tougher prospect from last week. Kenya has a big task ahead to win by more than fourteen points.

I expect Uganda to pull off another upset by defeating Kenya away.

Kimono breaks away from Kenyan flanker Duncan Ekasi (R) during the Elgon Cup first leg. Photo by Eddie Chicco
Image thanks to http://www.monitor.co.ug

Other Previews
http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/rugby/Kenya+chase+eighth+Elgon+title++/-/1106/1395482/-/3xkk30/-/
http://allafrica.com/stories/201204270910.html
http://www.monitor.co.ug/Sports/Basketball/-/690268/1393382/-/fhsbfhz/-/index.html
http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/rugby/Kenya+chase+eighth+Elgon+title++/-/1106/1395482/-/3xkk30/-/index.html
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/InsidePage.php?id=2000056853&cid=3&story=Down but not out

Last Five Encounters
21.04.2011 Uganda 19-5 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
16.07.2011 Uganda 32-18 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
09.07.2011 Kenya 27-10 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
10.07.2010 Kenya 21-5 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
03.07.2010 Kenya 33-25 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)

Uganda Last Five
21.04.2012 v Kenya W 19-5 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
16.07.2011 v Kenya W 32-18 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
09.07.2011 v Kenya L 10-27 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
02.07.2011 v Zimbabwe L 21-49 in Bulawayo (Victoria Cup)
18.06.2011 v Madagascar W 58-30 in Kampala (CAR 1B; Victoria Cup)

Kenya Last Five
21.04.2011 v Uganda L 5-19 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
16.12.2011 v United Arab Emirates W 55-17 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
13.12.2011 v Hong Kong L 17-44 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
10.12.2011 v Brazil W 27-25 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
12.11.2011 v Tunisia W 16-7 in Nairobi (CAR 1A Final)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Africa Table-Uganda 2nd, Kenya 3rd

IRB Ranking Points
Kenya 49.51, Uganda 48.67

Prediction: Uganda by 5 points

Probable Uganda Staring Lineup
B.Kiiza, J. Kimono, M. Wokorach, O. Kalyango, J. Onen, C. Lubanga, A. Kinene, M. Odong, M. Ochwo (captain), S. Oluoch, R. Ogwal, S. Ogwete, O. Ochulu, A. Mubiru, B. Odong
SUBSTITUTES: M. Tchumkam, S. Mawanda, D. Mulo, A. Mukama, A. Kamanyiire, P. Kabazzi and D. Etuket
Head Coach: Yayiro Kasasa

http://www.monitor.co.ug/Sports/Basketball/-/690268/1393382/-/fhsbfhz/-/index.html

Kenya squad not yet available in full

WEEKEND TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 21 April

 

21.04.2012
Poland 32, Netherlands 19 in Amsterdam (ENC 1B)
Uganda 19, Kenya 5 in Kampala (Elgon Cup; Victoria Cup)
Malta 22, Sweden 14 in La Valette (ENC 2A)
Israel 44, Hungary 5 in Ezstegom (ENC 2C)
Denmark 28, Austria 22 in Odense (ENC 2C)
Luxembourg 26, Finland 3 in Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Philippines 28, Sri Lanka 18 in Manilla (WCQ, Asia Nations Div.1.)
Chinese Taipei 49, Singapore 31 in Manilla (WCQ, Asia Nations Div.1.)
Cayman Islands 46, Mexico 13 in George Town (WCQ Americas, NACRA Round 1 North)
Barbados v St Vincent & Grenadines in Bridgetown (WCQ Americas, NACRA Round 1 South)-to be played

Briefly
Poland predictably won against Netherlands

Poland were comfortable winners over Netherlands.
Image thanks to Wim Peperkamp at http://www.rugby.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1051:polen&catid=3:newsflash&Itemid=237

Uganda caused a major upset defeating their more fancied neighbours Kenya.

Malta inflicted Sweden’s first loss of the season and making the equation as to who will progress to ENC 1B.

Victorious Israeli team following win over Hungary
Image thanks to ‘4N’ at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4057

Denmark defeated Austria at home as did Luxembourg over Finland. Looks like Finland are destined for relegation.

In the Asia Division 1 World Cup qualifying tournament, The Philippines defeated Sri Lanka to gain promotion to Asia5Nations for 2013 and a shot at the big time in Asia rugby. Singapore were relegated to Division 2 for 2013 thus ending their World Cup qualifying hopes.

Cayman Islands defeated Mexico by a wide margin and thus gain entry into the NACRA Caribbean World Cup qualifying second round. I was surprised by the margin of loss by Mexico. Their World Cup dreams are over.

 

 

Serbia v Croatia in a friendly rugby test match,
Image thanks to Dragan Pavlovic at http://www.rugbyozone.com/?p=5731

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 21 April

This is a huge weekend around the globe. The growth of this game on the international stage is well illustrated by the spread of games on this fixture list.

Each rugby test match listed is reviewed below.

Poland v Netherlands in Amsterdam (ENC 1B)
Kenya v Uganda in Kampala (Elgon Cup; Victoria Cup)
Sweden v Malta in La Valette (ENC 2A)
Israel v Hungary in Ezstegom (ENC 2C)
Austria v Denmark in Odense (ENC 2C)
Finland v Luxembourg in Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Sri Lanka v Philippines in Manilla (WCQ, Asia Nations Div.1.)
Chinese Taipei v Singapore in Manilla (WCQ, Asia Nations Div.1.)
Cayman Islands v Mexico in George Town (WCQ Americas, NACRA Round 1 North)
Barbados v St Vincent & Grenadines in Bridgetown (WCQ Americas, NACRA Round 1 South)

AFRICAN TEST RUGBY: Elgon Cup, Victoria Cup

21.04.2012
Kenya v Uganda in Kampala (Elgon Cup, Victoria Cup)

Venue: Kyadondo Rugby Club

Referee:Jaco Peyper (South Africa)

Preview
As winner of the 2011 Africa Cup, Kenya were invited to the international test rugby tournament held in Dubai last December. This was a major step forward for Kenya, being exposed on the international rugby scene. If Kenya can build on from that point they would need to retain the Elgon Cup, win the Victoria Cup (Zimbabwe hold this) and retain their Africa Cup title.

Todays test match is being held in Kampala. Local fans above support their Ugandan team.

More comment here at http://www.ugrugbyfanzone.com/2012/03/uru-release-provisional-squad-for-the-2012-elgon-cup/

Uganda won the last time these two teams met in Kampala. The Ugandans will be looking to win at home again with the crucial second leg Elgon Cup fixture next weekend. This match also doubles as the first Victoria Cup fixture. Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe play a home-away annual series for this trophy.

Last Five Encounters
16.07.2011 Uganda 32-18 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
09.07.2011 Kenya 27-10 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
10.07.2010 Kenya 21-5 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
03.07.2010 Kenya 33-25 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
29.08.2009 Uganda 18-13 in Kampala (Elgon Cup)

Uganda Last Five
16.07.2011 v Kenya W 32-18 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
09.07.2011 v Kenya L 10-27 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
02.07.2011 v Zimbabwe L 21-49 in Bulawayo (Victoria Cup)
18.06.2011 v Madagascar W 58-30 in Kampala (CAR 1B; Victoria Cup)
12.06.2011 v Zimbabwe L 15-25 in Kampala (CAR 1B; Victoria Cup)

Kenya Last Five
16.12.2011 v United Arab Emirates W 55-17 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
13.12.2011 v Hong Kong L 17-44 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
10.12.2011 v Brazil W 27-25 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
12.11.2011 v Tunisia W 16-7 in Nairobi (CAR 1A Final)
25.07.2011 v Zimbabwe L 21-26 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Africa Table-Kenya 2nd, Uganda 5th

IRB Ranking Points
Kenya 50.59, Uganda 47.69

Prediction: Kenya by 5 points

Teams

Kenya Squad-Official KRFU media release via email

1.         Joel Nganga (Capt.)         -           Kenya Harlequin FC                   

2.         Sammy Warui                 -           Nakuru RFC

3.         Dennis Karani                 -           Kenya Harlequin FC

4.         Wilson Kopondo             -           Kenya Harlequin FC

5.         Ronnie Mwenesi             -           Nondescript RFC

6.         Duncan Ekasi                 -           Impala

7.         Brian Nyikuli                  -           Kenya Harlequin FC

8.         Lawrence Buyachi          -           Impala RFC

9.         Eden Agero                    -           Kenya Harlequin FC

10.       Kenny Andola                -           Strathmore RFC

11.       Kelvin Omiyo                 -           Homeboyz RFC

12.       Nick Barasa                    -           Kenya Harlequin FC

13.       Maurice Mbai                  -           Strathmore RFC

14.       Vincent Mose                  -           Impala RFC

15.       Chris Oduor                   -           Kenya Harlequin FC

16.       Curtis Lilako                  -           KCB RFC

17.       Duncan Mwangi              -           Nakuru RFC

18.       Daniel Sikuta                  -           Mwamba RFC

19.       Leslie Libasia                 -           Kenya Harlequin FC

20.       Steve Sakwa                  -           Homeboyz RFC

21.       Mathew Musita               -           KCB RFC

22.       Calvin Biko                    -           Nondescript RFC

 

  MANAGEMENT

1.    Michael Otieno                     -           Head Coach

2.    Dominique Habimana            -           Assistant Coach

3.    Wangila Simiyu                     -           Team Manager

4.    Chris Makachia                     -           Physiotherapist

Uganda Elgon Cup training squad announced 16 March 2012.
	Names	Positions	Club
1	Brian Odong	Prop	Kobs
2	Ronald Adigasi	Prop	Mongers
3	Oscar Echulu	Prop	Kobs
4	Dennis Mugambi	Prop	Heathens
5	Martial Tchumkam	Prop	Rhinos
6	Alex Mubiru	Hooker	Heathens
7	Solomon Mawanda	Hooker	Pirates
8	Barigye Paul	Hooker	Kobs
9	Romano Ogwal	Lock	Heathens
10	Timothy Ddumba	Lock	Pirates
11	Richard Barigye	Lock	Kobs
12	Dennis Mullo	Lock	Heathens
13	Musajja Ronald	Loose Forward	Rhinos
14	Mathias Ochwo(Capt)	Loose Forward	Heathens
15	Dan Canowira	Loose Forward	Pirates
16	Scot Olouch	Loose Forward	Heathens
17	Stephen Ogwete	Loose Forward	Kobs
18	Robert Seguya	Loose Forward	Buffaloes
19	Andrew Olweny	Loose Forward	Mongers
20	Anthony Kinene	Scrum Half	Pirates
21	Ambrose Kamanyire	Scrum Half	Kobs
22	Brian Kikawa	Scrum Half	Heathens
23	Chris Lubanga	Fly Half	Heathens
24	Byron Atubukire	Fly Half	Rhinos
25	Jasper Ochan	Fly Half	Heathens
26	Oscar Kalyango	First Centre	Kobs
27	Paul Kabazi	First Centre	Pirates
28	Micheal Wokorach	Second Centre	Heathens
29	Patrick Leku	Second Centre	Kobs
30	Justin Kimono	Wing	Kobs
31	Felix Lubega	Wing	Pirates
32	Denis Etuket	Wing	Pirates
33	Jonathan Onen	Wing	Heathens
34	Benon Kizza	Fulback	Heathens
35	Allan Musoke	Fulback	Heathens