Nigeria Rugby League Set for November Launch
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced plans to launch the Nigeria Rugby League in November 2026, with regional competitions leading to a national Super Cup in Abuja in February 2027. The decision followed an emergency board meeting in Abuja, where members discussed the league’s format and implementation after the federation […]
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, […]
Top Rugby Teams Set for 2026 Atlantic Sevens in Lagos
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Top rugby clubs and state-backed teams are set to converge in Lagos on May 2 for the 2026 Atlantic Rugby Sevens, as defending champions and emerging sides compete for honours in one of Nigeria’s premier rugby competitions. The tournament will take place at Rugby School Nigeria in Eko Atlantic and will feature […]
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 […]
Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe, Kaduna Join Rugby Rising Initiative
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe and Kaduna states have joined the Rugby Rising initiative, a grassroots development programme aimed at expanding female participation in sports and empowering young girls through rugby across Nigeria. The initiative is a collaborative project involving World Rugby, Rugby Africa and the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), designed to […]
Cowrie, AJ Sharks Claim Rugby Schools 7s Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Cowrie RFC Men and AJ Sharks Women have emerged champions of the inaugural Ronald Chagoury Rugby School 7s Tournament, hosted at Rugby School Nigeria in partnership with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). The one-day event in Lekki brought together nine teams and delivered a vibrant spectacle of speed, skill, and emerging […]
27th NUGA Games: Rugby Secures Spot as One of 22 Sports
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Rugby has been officially confirmed among the 22 events approved for the 27th Nigeria University Games (NUGA), scheduled to take place at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, from November 6 to 16, 2025. The inclusion was announced by the organisers of NUGA, who listed rugby alongside other featured sports such […]
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 […]