Sports 12 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Uganda Aims for Sixth Consecutive East African Championship

Uganda's rugby Cranes are set to defend their East African crown for a sixth consecutive time, a streak that began in 2019 and includes recent victories in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/uganda-chase-sixth-straight-east-african-crown-5556012

The Uganda national rugby team, affectionately known as the Rugby Cranes, is gearing up to extend their impressive dominance in the East African rugby landscape. The team is on the cusp of clinching their sixth successive East African championship, a testament to their consistent performance and strategic prowess.

This remarkable winning streak commenced in 2019, and has seen Uganda triumph in every subsequent tournament held. The years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 all bear witness to the Cranes lifting the coveted trophy, establishing them as the undisputed powerhouses of regional rugby.

As the next edition approaches, the team is focused on maintaining this legacy. The players and coaching staff are undergoing rigorous training and preparation, aiming to ensure that their track record of success continues unabated. The East African championship has become a benchmark for rugby excellence in the region, and Uganda has consistently set that standard.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the team’s performance, hoping to see another display of skill, determination, and teamwork that has characterized their previous victories. The quest for a sixth straight title is not just a sporting ambition but a symbol of national pride and consistent achievement on the continental stage.

This sustained period of dominance highlights the depth of talent within Ugandan rugby and the effectiveness of their development programs. The team’s continued success is a significant achievement in the competitive world of East African sports.