The Uganda Girl Rugby Cranes are intensifying their preparations at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds forward of the 2025 Rugby Africa Ladies’s Cup set to happen in Antananarivo, Madagascar from June 7–15.

Uganda secured promotion in April after a dominant show on the inaugural Rugby Africa Ladies’s Cup Division 1 event in Côte d’Ivoire. The Girl Cranes swept all their matches in opposition to Zimbabwe, Tunisia, and the hosts to earn their place at Africa’s prime desk, changing Cameroon.

Talking after at present’s coaching session, Head Coach Charles Onen emphasised the group’s readiness.

“We’ve had 4 weeks of preparation and nonetheless have per week until we journey. The group is equipped,” Onen mentioned. “We are attempting to repair a few areas the place we didn’t do effectively within the final event particularly our set-pieces, how we supply the ball into contact, and our defensive patterns.”

Onen acknowledged the challenges forward, contemplating his aspect has performed solely three take a look at matches since 2023. Nonetheless, he views the event as a helpful alternative to measure progress with out the strain of relegation.

“That is the place we’re imagined to be, however crucial factor is constantly staying at this stage,” he added. “It’s going to be very difficult, however it would give us an excellent image of the place we stand in girls’s 15s rugby.”

The ultimate squad of 28 gamers might be introduced this Saturday, with Onen revealing that not more than 5 adjustments are anticipated from the group that triumphed in Côte d’Ivoire, regardless of a couple of lingering damage issues.

Crew captain Angela Nanyonjo sounded assured forward of their hardest take a look at but.

“This can be a way more aggressive event than the one in Ivory Coast. We’re taking part in in opposition to top-tier groups, however we’re prepared,” Nanyonjo mentioned.

“It’s an opportunity for us to precise ourselves and study. We all know the opponents are extra skilled, however belief me, we aren’t right here by mistake. Don’t underestimate us as a result of we’re the bottom ranked group, we’re right here to compete.”

The Girl Cranes will face a few of Africa’s finest sides in Madagascar, becoming a member of Kenya, SouthAfrica and hosts on the 4nation event.