NRFF, NIS Collaborate To Strengthen Rugby Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken a major step towards advancing rugby development in the country by opening discussions with the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos, on a strategic partnership focused on coaching education, technical development and grassroots participation. The initiative is expected to boost the quality of coaching […]
NRFF Intensifies Talks Ahead Of Military, Paramilitary Maiden Rugby Sevens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has stepped up consultations with top military authorities ahead of the maiden Military and Paramilitary Rugby Sevens League. As part of preparations for the groundbreaking competition, President of the Federation, Ademola Are, met with the Director of Sports at Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Timothy Marquis, […]
NRFF Reschedules Abeokuta Rugby Sevens Cup to June
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has announced the rescheduling of the Tunde Delu Abeokuta Rugby Sevens Cup 2026, shifting the tournament from its initial April 23–25 date to June 2026. The competition, now in its third edition, will have its new dates confirmed in due course, as organisers intensify efforts to deliver […]
Abeokuta to Host Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Coaching
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Abeokuta is set to host a landmark rugby development initiative as preparations reach an advanced stage for the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) coaching and medical course, with an overwhelming number of participants already showing interest. The two-day programme, scheduled for April 23–24, 2026, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, is being […]
NRFF Boosts Grassroots Development with Coaching, Medical Course in Abeokuta
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another significant step toward strengthening grassroots rugby with the announcement of a comprehensive coaching and medical course set to hold in Abeokuta. The programme, organised in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, will run this April at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. It is […]
Nigeria Rugby Reveals 2026 Calendar, Targets Women’s Africa Qualification and Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has unveiled its 2026 calendar, outlining bold plans to grow the sport nationwide. The roadmap was presented in Abuja on Monday and signals a renewed push to strengthen domestic competitions. The expanded national structure covers grassroots development, youth competitions, elite pathways and more international engagement […]
NRFF Unveils 42-Man Provisional Squad for Match Against Ghana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a 42-man provisional squad ahead of the much-anticipated Heritage Cup clash against the Ghana Eagles. The encounter is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra. The Stallions XV, made up entirely of locally-based talents, are expected to […]
Baptist Academy Honours Re-elected NRFF Boss
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Baptist Academy ,one of Nigeria’s oldest educational institutions, has marked its 170th anniversary with a grand ceremony in honour of its illustrious alumni. Among the distinguished honourees was Ademola Are, the newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), who was inducted into the prestigious Order of Excellence for his […]
Ladipo, Sulaiman Elected into Nigeria Rugby Federation Board
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has ushered in a new chapter of leadership with the election of Azeez Ladipo as Athletes’ Representative and Angulu Sulaiman as Technical Representative on its board for the next four years. The peaceful elections saw Ladipo secure victory with 16 votes, while Sulaiman won emphatically by […]
NRFF Drives Nation’s Development,Launches Rugby Courses in Lagos
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is set to break new ground in the nation’s rugby development drive with the hosting of the World Rugby Coaching Level 1 Course in Lagos from Tuesday, August 12, to Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The initiative marks a major milestone as, for the first time, the […]