Rugby goes to Nigeria varsity

By Our Reporter

A FRESH chapter was re-opened in deepening the popularity of rugby in Nigeria with an exhibition game held at the Sports Centre of the Lagos State University.

Why I opt to play for Nigeria Rugby, by Henry-Ajudua

By Akeem Lawal

LIFE University Club Rugby back row, Frederick Henry-Ajudua has pledged his international allegiance to the country of his parents, Nigeria, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

NRFF partners Rugby Outreach UK

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA Rugby has announced its partnership with Rugby Outreach UK to provide Rugby fitness, strength and conditioning advice to local teams across Nigeria. 

Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria Rugby names 20-man provisional squad

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA Rugby has announced a 20-man Black Stallions provisional squad ahead of the Olympic qualifiers billed to hold in Johanesburg, South Africa from 10th-11th November, 2019, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria Rugby president Mbagwu wins NIS Sports Personality of the Decade award

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA Rugby President, Kelechukwu Mbagwu received an award for the National Institute for Sports (NIS) outstanding sports personality of the decade – Rugby at a Gala event held at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday.

Africa Cup 7s: Nigeria’s Black Stallions finish 7th

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S national rugby team, the Black Stallions defeated Morocco 19 - 5 in their last ranking match to finish seventh at the Africa Cup 7s tournament that ended at the Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi Kenya on Saturday September 24, 2016.

Africa Cup 7s: Black Stallions to play Tunisia in classification ranking

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S national rugby team, the Black Stallions will on Saturday by 11:56 am play against Tunisia in a semi-final classification ranking match of the Africa Cup 7s tournament after recording a win and a draw in their opening games on Friday.

Africa Cup 7s: NRFF tips Black Stallions to beat Kenya, Senegal

By Akeem Lawal

AS the Nigeria's national rugby team, the Black Stallions begin campaign on Friday at the Africa Cup Sevens Tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, NRFF, Sir Edward Fom has charged the team to go for glory.

Africa Cup 7s: Black Stallions depart for Nairobi Wednesday

.To play Kenya, Senegal in Pool A

  

By Akeem Lawal

 THE Nigeria rugby football national team, the Black Stallions will depart the shores of the country on Wednesday via Kenya Airways for Nairobi, Kenya ahead of the African Cup 7s Tournament which holds on the 23rd – 24th September, 2016.

AFRICA CUP 1C: Rugby federation lauds Black Stallions

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has commended the country’s national rugby team, Black Stallions for their performance at the just concluded Africa Cup 1C held in Morocco despite failing to pick the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifiers ticket.

AFRICAN CUP 1C: Black Stallions beat Mauritius 31-21 in opener

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA national rugby team, Black Stallions began their campaign at the ongoing African Cup 1C with a 31-21 victory over Mauritius at the COC Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday.

AFRICA CUP 1C: Black Stallions set for ‘must-win’ game against Mauritius

THE Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Fasimoye Olatunji has assured that the national rugby team, Black Stallions will not leave anything to chance when they file out against Mauritius in the ongoing Africa Cup 1C holding at the COC Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

AFRICA CUP 1C TOURNEY: Black Stallions depart for Morocco on Monday

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria rugby national team, Black Stallions, made up of 21 home-based and two foreign-based players will depart for Morocco on Monday ahead of the Africa Cup 1C Rugby Tournament, scheduled to hold at Stade du C.O.C. in Casablanca, Morocco.

World Rugby certified Referee Course will improve Nigeria rugby, says NRFF

THE Vice President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Olatunji Fasimonye says the first World Rugby certified referee level one training course recently held in Lagos will help to develop the game in the country.

Black Stallions begin camping ahead Rugby World Cup qualifier

THE Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has called-up a 23-man list for a two-week intensive camping exercise for the country’s national rugby team, Black Stallions ahead of the pre-qualifiers for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Nigeria to host World Rugby certified Referee Training Course

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) under the leadership of Sir Edward Fom Pam, will stage the first ever certified referee training course in Nigeria.

At the completion of the course, participant will be issued a World Rugby Referee Level 1 certificates.