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Rugby's Impact: Investing in Africa's Development Future (By Gabriela Ramos and Herbert Mensah)

With a rapidly expanding fan base, a growing pool of talented athletes, and a substantial TV audience, Africa becomes a focal point for the future of sports

By Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO, and Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (http://www.RugbyAfrique.com) With a current population of over 1.4 billion, Africa is expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. By 2030, young Africans are projected to constitute 42 percent of the…

Rugby Africa
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International Youth Day (August 12): Empowering Africa’s Youth Through Rugby (By Herbert Mensah)

In a world where divisions dominate the discourse, rugby shines as a beacon of inclusivity and unity

By Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) Saturday August 12 marks International Youth Day. As the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of Rugby in Africa, I believe the vibrant youth of Africa holds within them the seeds of continental transformation. According to a recent publication by the…

Rugby Africa
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Rugby Africa Cup 2020 sets a first milestone for gender equality in rugby

Rugby Africa’s XV’s flagship competition will host men and women tournament at the same time

Rugby Africa (http://www.RugbyAfrique.com/) (celebrates International Woman’s Day and its #EachForEqual initiative with the announcement that the women’s and men’s edition of the Rugby Africa Cup 2020 will concur at the same time. Whenever suitable, the women’s match will be played as a curtain raiser in the same venue as the…