Nile Leopards Rugby Club

Four years ago today, in 2021, a dream came true, a dream carried on the backs of young girls who came from the rugged lands of Westnile, carrying nothing but fire in their hearts.

On that unforgettable day at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, the Nile Leopardess, the Rugby Beasts from across the West of the Nile, stepped onto the national stage for the very first time. They had no boots. No fancy jerseys. No sponsors behind them.

What they had was love.
What they had was hunger.
What they had was courage.

They walked onto the pitch barefooted, yet they played like giants. They shook the ground with every sprint. They moved the crowd with every tackle.

Uganda watched in awe as these fearless daughters of Westnile refused to bow to fear, refused to bow to history, refused to bow to the odds.

And against all expectations, they rose,
finishing 3rd overall in the Tier B National Tournament.

Out of the dust of Ediofe, from the corridors of St. Marys Ediofe Girls Secondary School, a 15-year-old lioness emerged, Olive Onyru.

Playing her first tournament ever on a National Rugby ground, she conquered the field and was crowned Most Valuable Player. At only fifteen. From barefoot to brilliance.

A story that still shakes the heart.

This was more than a tournament.

It was the beginning of a movement.

The beginning of belief.

The day Westnile stood tall and said “We are here. We are ready. And we are unstoppable.

Good evening, Friends of Rugby,

We are saddened to share that our brother, the late Adigasi Ronald, will be laid to rest tomorrow, Saturday, 1st November 2025, at his ancestral home in Madi Okollo.

The Nile Leopards Rugby Club management, Fans together with some players, will depart for the burial at 11:00am.

If there are other members travelling from Arua, let us coordinate and move as a team, or at least stay in touch so we can support each other in case of any challenges.

If you are available, kindly join us as we give our brother a respectful and heartfelt send-off.

The vehicle we are using is already full. However, if you are driving and have extra space, please let us know, some members may need a lift, and your support will be appreciated.

Dear Rugby stakeholders,

I hope this message finds you well.

I wish to inform you that, After four consistent seasons in the league, the two teams under Nile Leopards Rugby Club, that is Nile Leopardess (2024 Regional Womens Rugby 7s Champions) and Nile Leopards (4th place finalists), have officially withdrawn from the Uganda Rugby Union, organized regional league.

This is in protest of the continued marginalization of rugby development programs in the West Nile subregion.

A big thank you to Eng. Oscar Olaro, the then VP Technical of URU, for giving us the opportunity for a trial match at Dr. Obote College in 2021, which marked the turning point in our journey.

Special thanks also to Helen Buteme for her support in helping us become a fully established rugby club way back in 2021.

We see no reason to continue sacrificing our limited resources when there is clearly little to no interest from the Uganda Rugby Union in supporting grassroots rugby development in Westnile.

That said, Nile Leopards Rugby Club will continue to promote and grow rugby in the region and beyond borders, even without URU's support.

We wish all the teams competing in the Northern 7s Championship the very best.

Thank you,

Asiku Denis
President – Nile Leopards Rugby Club

Surprising event at the 2025 Arua Schools Rugby 7s Tournament Final Circuits at Arua Primary School grounds! After showing great strength and determination, Jiako Primary School pulled off a stunning win in today’s circuit.

Three schools; Jiako Primary school, Niva Primary School, and Arua Primary School the Host, battled it out across three exciting circuits. Each school won at least one circuit, finished second in another, and also came last in one. They all ended up with the same total points, yes, it was that close, 58 points a piece! In the end, it was the point difference that made the final call.

Huge congratulations to Niva Primary School for emerging as the overall champions of the Arua Schools Rugby 7s Tournament 2025! 🏆 What a thrilling tournament!

Congratulations to Jiako Primary school for emerging the second and defending Champions Arua Primary school who came in the third position.

You are all Champions because you competed in this prestigious and historic second ever Arua Schools Rugby 7s Tournament in history.

The Final Tournament Table

1. Niva Primary School 58, +17 point difference
2. Jiako Primary School 58, -5 point difference
3. Arua Primary School 58, -7 point difference

To all the Nile Leopards Rugby Club fraternity, Administrators, Players, Medical team and partners, thank you.

Thank you to the school Administration of Arua Primary school for hosting the whole Tournament of 3 circuits.

Thank you.