Uganda Rugby Union awards 2022: List of winners [Photos]

The 2022 has been a memorable year for the Uganda’s rugby calendar with a number of victories especially the success of the Rugby Sevens team that lifted the Africa Cup and qualified for the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup.

Hon Nakiwala at the awards Pulse

The team also participated in the World Challenger Series in Chile and are due to tussle it out at the Dubai Sevens in December.

Chameleone entertains the gathering Pulse

Other than the Rugby Sevens, the women’s team also scooped sponsorship, the first of its kind and the government further injected more funds in the sports’ sector which increased the financial allocation to the Uganda Rugby Union, the body charged with promotion and development of the sport.

Edward Kiwanuka walked away with the fan gong Pulse

Back on the success off and on the pitch, the union returned the Uganda Rugby Union awards and recognised its outstanding names that have uplifted the sport.

In a glitzy ceremony at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the best performing players, fans, journalists were recognised for their efforts.

Liam Walker took the Golden Boot award Pulse

Adrian Kasiro took home the Male MVP of the year gong edging out Ivan Magomu, Jacob Ocen and Aaron Ofoyrowth. Peace Lekuru took home the women’s MVP award.

Ramzan Kakooza of Bukedde TV took best TV journalist award and Deus Bugembe took the print journalist award.