Sports 5 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Lady Cranes Begin SVNS 3 Qualifiers Against Burkina Faso
Uganda's women's rugby sevens team, the Lady Cranes, have kicked off their quest for a SVNS 3 ticket by facing Burkina Faso in Pool C. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/rugby/lady-cranes-chase-svns-3-ticket-5659960
The Uganda women’s national rugby sevens team, popularly known as the Lady Cranes, are currently on an international quest as they chase a coveted SVNS 3 ticket.
Kicking off their tournament campaign, the Lady Cranes found themselves drawn into Pool C. Their opening fixture pitted them against a familiar and competitive side in Burkina Faso.
As the team aims to navigate through the group stages successfully, supporters back home in Uganda are rallying behind the squad. The journey requires immense tactical discipline, physical endurance, and teamwork from the players to overcome their opponents in Pool C and advance deeper into the competition.
Securing a spot in SVNS 3 would mark a significant milestone for Ugandan rugby, boosting the profile of women’s sports on the continent and providing a platform for the players to showcase their talent on a global stage.
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