Uganda Rugby Fanzone

The Late DJ Gero

Tribute to DJ Gero

Last Friday the rugby community and the country at large were hit by the shocking news of popular DJ and ex-rugger Gerald Majela Odong AKA DJ Gero's demise. DJ Gero as most of his fans call him is reported to have driven himself to Mulago hospital for a routine check up but collapsed as he ascended a flight of steps, dying instantly. The chubby DJ was said to have been suffering from a heart condition the last 4-5 months. Last Friday at Kyadondo RFC around 10:00 pm the music was turned off while the club vice Chairman Andrew Owor asked revellers to observe a moment of silence for the fallen DJ. The shock and consternation from sections of the oblivious crowd told a story of a gentleman who brought joy and happiness to people from all walks of life...[+]

Fanzone unplugs Ronald Mushiso
Fanzone brings you an exclusive and candid interview with yet another Ugandan Exile Rugger - Mr. Ronald Mushiso.
Ronald has played both rugby union and league and was a full time professional (rugby league) at the highest level from 1999-2003 with London Broncos in the European Super league. Injury and the club’s financial problems forced him out of London Broncos (Harlequins RL thereafter took over the London Broncos) in 2003. There after he decided to go to University playing in the University Rugby League. In 2005 Ronald won the British Universities Rugby League championship with St Mary's University. He also signed a semi-pro contract to play for London Skolars in National division 1. Ronald Mushiso has represented England playing for the England University students against Wales, Ireland, Russia, Scotland and France. He has played in almost all positions in the backline but his preferred position is centre on account of his strong defensive game. At only 27 years Ronald Mushiso has accomplished many milestones and his dream is to finally get a chance to represent his home country -Uganda - internationally...[+]

2008 Season Analysis: League and Cup

Kobs are Kings again

Kobs did not dominate as they did in 2007 but had the winning pedigree to grind out wins even when they sometimes did not play particularly well. They only lost one game in fifteens rugby and that was to old rivals Heathens. Key player fly half Edmond Tumusiime had an injury ravaged season, enigmatic Simon Wakabi was ''now you see me, now you don't'' all season, prolific try scorer the legendary Allan 'soki' Musoke also had his injury problems in the league but Kobs dug deep to keep a vice like grip on the league and cup. Kobs was pushed hard but still defending doggedly and counter attacked with surgical precision,.. How many times did Heathens and Pirates camp at the Kobs 10 metre line but came up empty...[+]

A tribute to Impis

Interview with Dr. Samuel Guma former IMPIS Chairman and Legend.

Qn. Sam, tell us about how you joined the Impis.
Answer: I joined the University in October 1994 and was residing in Nkrumah hall. It was during my first week as a fresher when I saw a poster in the medical school student’s canteen calling for a meeting for all rugby players at the guild canteen. That was the beginning of what turned out to be an exciting five years of university rugby.

Qn. Impis was the best team in the late 1990’s, how did you achieve this?
Answer: It took us a few years to develop a winning culture in Impis. This was possible due to the governance systems put in place especially the hall representatives who were tasked with identifying and recruiting players. With time we built a strong team...[+]

Best XV of the 2008 Guinness League

I produced a list of my team of league in The New Vision (10th May 2008) on the final day of the league and as expected it generated a lot of debate.
Actually since the final game I have only been convinced to change two positions. The purpose of this article though is to explain my reasons as I am limited by word space in The New Vision and to allow the readers challenge the line up and come up with their own preferences and why they think they deserve mention. Also note I am making my choices according to positions; individual players played in the league many not in positions they take on in the national team.....[+]