<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nigeria Rugby - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nigeria Rugby news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:40:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Olopade lists gains of Are’s election as West Africa Rugby’s vice president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has described as &lsquo;massive&rsquo; the emergence of the president of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr Ademola Are, as the first vice president of the Union of West African Rugby Federations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/olopade-lists-gains-of-ares-election-as-west-africa-rugbys-vice-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/olopade-lists-gains-of-ares-election-as-west-africa-rugbys-vice-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby board suspends eight Edo, Delta players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), yesterday, announced that it has suspended eight players from Edo and Delta clubs over disciplinary infractions during league matches played at Adolor College, Benin City, in the 2023/24 league season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/rugby-board-suspends-eight-edo-delta-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/rugby-board-suspends-eight-edo-delta-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Stallions camp opens in UK ahead Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s rugby national team (Black Stallions) will begin their final preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifying campaign in the United Kingdom today. The qualifiers start this weekend in Mauritius.The post Black Stallions camp opens in UK ahead Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/black-stallions-camp-opens-in-uk-ahead-paris-2024-olympics-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/black-stallions-camp-opens-in-uk-ahead-paris-2024-olympics-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF names 12 players for Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), yesterday, unveiled a 12-man Black Stallions&rsquo; squad for this month&rsquo;s Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers scheduled for Mauritius.&nbsp;<br />
The post NRFF names 12 players for Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-names-12-players-for-paris-2024-olympic-games-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-names-12-players-for-paris-2024-olympic-games-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International facilitators expected in Abuja as NRFF holds World Rugby coaching course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has revealed that it will organise a coaching programme for World Rugby Certification in Coaching (7s &amp; 15s), Refereeing, Strength Conditioning (S&amp;C) and Medical First Aid. The programme will hold in February 2023 in Abuja.<br />
The post International facilitators expected in Abuja as NRFF holds World Rugby coaching course appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/international-facilitators-expected-in-abuja-as-nrff-holds-world-rugby-coaching-course/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/international-facilitators-expected-in-abuja-as-nrff-holds-world-rugby-coaching-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladipo is Nigeria Rugby’s new general manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced the appointment of former national team captain, Azeez Ladipo, as its general manager.<br />
The post Ladipo is Nigeria Rugby&rsquo;s new general manager appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/ladipo-is-nigeria-rugbys-new-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/ladipo-is-nigeria-rugbys-new-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby Africa set to lift ban on Nigeria, says Are ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly-elected president of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Are, yesterday, revealed that the country&rsquo;s suspension by Africa Rugby would soon be lifted, adding that the NRFF is still in talks with key stakeholders in Africa to reinstate...<br />
The post Rugby Africa set to&nbsp;lift ban on Nigeria, says Are&nbsp; appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/rugby-africa-set-tolift-ban-on-nigeria-says-are/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/rugby-africa-set-tolift-ban-on-nigeria-says-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa Rugby appoints Grace Iyorhe to Women’s Sub Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Vice President, Grace Iyorhe, has been appointed a member of Africa Women&rsquo;s Rugby Sub Committee<br />
The post Africa Rugby appoints Grace Iyorhe to Women&rsquo;s Sub Committee appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/africa-rugby-appoints-grace-iyorhe-to-womens-sub-committee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/africa-rugby-appoints-grace-iyorhe-to-womens-sub-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF explains plans to compete at rugby World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has said it hoped to feature the men and women&rsquo;s sevens national rugby teams in this year&rsquo;s Rugby World Cup Sevens Africa pre-qualifiers if the COVID-19 pandemic<br />
The post NRFF explains plans to compete at rugby World Cup appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-explains-plans-to-compete-at-rugby-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-explains-plans-to-compete-at-rugby-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF postpones all competitions to 2021 as president looks back in joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) President, Kelechukwu Mbagwu, is thrilled that the sport has gained roots at the grassroots level through the various interventions<br />
The post NRFF postpones all competitions to 2021 as president looks back in joy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-postpones-all-competitions-to-2021-as-president-looks-back-in-joy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-postpones-all-competitions-to-2021-as-president-looks-back-in-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Stallions depart for Johannesburg next week ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria rugby national team, Black Stallions will depart the country on November 5 for Johannesburg, South Africa, which is the venue of the rugby 7s Japan 2020 Olympics qualifiers.&nbsp;<br />
The post Black Stallions depart for Johannesburg next week&nbsp; appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/black-stallions-depart-for-johannesburg-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/black-stallions-depart-for-johannesburg-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYG: Kano state to honour rugby team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kano State Government is set to honour players and officials of the state rugby team that won gold medal at the just concluded National Youths Games (NYG).<br />
The post NYG: Kano state to honour rugby team appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nyg-kano-state-to-honour-rugby-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nyg-kano-state-to-honour-rugby-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF appoints new technical director ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has appointed Abubakar Yakubu a.k.a Yaro as the acting technical director of the federation. According to the NRFF President, Kelechukwu Mbagwu, the appointment is part of the federation&rsquo;s drive to improve the development of rugby in Nigeria. Mbagwu said Yakubu&rsquo;s experience as a former national team player&nbsp;would be needed [&hellip;]<br />
The post NRFF appoints new technical director&nbsp; appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Niger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-appoints-new-technical-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-appoints-new-technical-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF names players for Ghana/Nigeria President’s Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) at the weekend released the names of players chosen by national team coach, Bronson Weir for the Ghana/Nigeria President Cup slated to hold in Lagos on May 4.&nbsp; According the&nbsp;NRFF, the Black Stallions of mainly home-based players started&nbsp;camping at the weekend.&nbsp; The President&rsquo;s Cup, which was postponed due to [&hellip;]<br />
The post NRFF&nbsp;names players for Ghana/Nigeria President&rsquo;s Cup appeared first on The Guardian Nige]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrffnames-players-for-ghananigeria-presidents-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrffnames-players-for-ghananigeria-presidents-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF announces cancellation of 2019 Rugby Africa Silver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, (NRFF) has revealed that Rugby Africa President, Khaled Babbou has canceled this year&rsquo;s Silver Cup due to hold at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria later this year. The competition was scheduled to hold among Pool A that include Nigeria, Ghana, Madagascar and Botswana while the Pool B was [&hellip;]<br />
The post NRFF announces cancellation of 2019 Rugby Africa Silver Cup appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-announces-cancellation-of-2019-rugby-africa-silver-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-announces-cancellation-of-2019-rugby-africa-silver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF announces commencement of Rugby League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has announced the commencement of the Lagos Men&rsquo;s Rugby Union League, which gets underway on Saturday 13th April 2019 at the Main bowl National Stadium, Lagos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-announces-commencement-of-rugby-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2019 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-announces-commencement-of-rugby-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria rugby federation to change name in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelechukwu Mbagwu, President, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), said that the federation would soon change its name to Nigeria Rugby Football Union (NRFU).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nigeria-rugby-federation-to-change-name-in-june/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nigeria-rugby-federation-to-change-name-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF introduces ScrumIT online player registration]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of efforts to improve&nbsp;the game of rugby in the country, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation&rsquo;s (NRFF) General Manager, Mike Archer, has announced the body&rsquo;s resolve to introduce ScrumIT, an online player registration and rugby administration software developed in South Africa by ENS Software as a service application. The rugby body said the software [&hellip;]<br />
The post NRFF introduces ScrumIT online player registration appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Niger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-introduces-scrumit-online-player-registration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 04:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-introduces-scrumit-online-player-registration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barewa beat Cowrie 13-5 to retain NRFF President Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[High flying Barewa Rugby Club of Kano at the weekend defeated Cowrie Rugby Club Lagos 13-5 to retain the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) President Cup held at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The game put together by NRFF to know the overall 2018 champions of rugby teams in Nigeria, saw [&hellip;]<br />
The post Barewa beat Cowrie 13-5 to retain NRFF President Cup appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/barewa-beat-cowrie-13-5-to-retain-nrff-president-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/barewa-beat-cowrie-13-5-to-retain-nrff-president-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRFF set Senegal 2022 Youth Olympics target]]></title><description><![CDATA[RugbyNigeria Rugby football Federation (NRFF) is dreaming of assembling a formidable team that can qualify for the 2022 Youth Olympic Games billed to hold in Senegal.Senegal became the first country in Africa&nbsp;to get the nod to host an international world sports event like the Olympics following the announcement yesterday by the International Olympic Committee&nbsp;(IOC) that the West African country has won the right to organise the&nbsp;fourth summer Youth Olympics.<br />
The Nigeria rugby board]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-setsenegal-2022youth-olympics-target/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-rugby/nrff-setsenegal-2022youth-olympics-target/</guid></item></channel></rss>