NRFF Records Major Grassroots Boost as Rugby Rising Hits 5,000

Posted : 03 March 2026

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has achieved a milestone in grassroots development, with over 5,000 girls participating in the Rugby Rising programme, which concludes this weekend.

Supervised by board member Hussain Wuraola and 30 coaches nationwide, the initiative delivered intensive training across schools and academies, boosting female participation in rugby.

Wuraola praised the coaches’ dedication, noting that the programme has expanded the sport’s reach and strengthened the future of women’s rugby in Nigeria.

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