The 2022 has been a memorable year for the Uganda’s rugby calendar with a number of victories especially the success of the Rugby Sevens team that lifted the Africa Cup and qualified for the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup.
The Uganda Rugby Union awards returned after a seven-year-hiatus under the theme; ‘Celebrating Rugby Excellence’ as outstanding personalities on and off the pitch were recognised for their efforts in uplifting the sport.
The team also participated in the World Challenger Series in Chile and are due to tussle it out at the Dubai Sevens in December.
Other than the Rugby Sevens, the women’s team also scooped sponsorship, the first of its kind and the government further injected more funds in the sports’ sector which increased the financial allocation to the Uganda Rugby Union, the body charged with promotion and development of the sport.
Back on the success off and on the pitch, the union returned the Uganda Rugby Union awards and recognised its outstanding names that have uplifted the sport.
In a glitzy ceremony at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the best performing players, fans, journalists were recognised for their efforts.
Adrian Kasiro took home the Male MVP of the year gong edging out Ivan Magomu, Jacob Ocen and Aaron Ofoyrowth. Peace Lekuru took home the women’s MVP award.
Ramzan Kakooza of Bukedde TV took best TV journalist award and Deus Bugembe took the print journalist award.
Male MVP of the Year
Ivan Magomu (Black Pirates)
Adrian Kasito (Kampala Old Boys)
Jacob Ocen (Jinja Hippos)
Aaron Ofoyrwoth (Heathens)
Female MVP of the Year
Peace Lekuru (Avengers)
Charlotte Mudoola (Black Pearls)
Faith Namugga (Avengers)
Angela Nanyonjo (Avengers)
Upcoming Male Player
Opileni Hossana (Mulago Rams)
Malcom Okello (Heathens)
Yasin Wasswa (Jinja Hippos)
Mark William Lukwago (Mongers)
Upcoming Female Player
Flavia Ayaa (Lira Matrix)
Maimuna Nassozi (Avengers)
Mariam Masibo (Mbale Eagles)
Janet Nandudu (Mbale Eagles)
Referee of the Year
Wutimba Ronald
Rosenburg Kanyunyuzi
Gonzaga Mayanja
Saudah Adiru
Coach of the Year (Domestic)
Athiyo Muhammed (Heathens)
Martial Tchumkam (Rhinos)
Robert Musinguzi (Pirates)
Richard Lumu (RAMS)
Coach of the Year (International)
Tolbert Onyango (MEN’s 7s)
Charles Onecan (WOMEN’s 7s)
Leonard Lubambula (WOMEN’s 15s)
Fred Mudoola (MEN’s 15s)