Helen Buteme
 Height: 5ft 4in
Weight: 54kgs
Occupation: Research science fellow
Position(s): Utility back
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? My sport of choice (field hockey) had become inactive & I had nothing to do to keep in shape. I was a keen rugby fan & I thought starting a women’s rugby team would be a fun thing to do. I consulted Yayiro Kasasa & he encouraged me to go for it.
Team(s): Thunderbirds, Old Albanian Saints (England), & currently Black Panthers.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Grace Lubega (he taught me the basics in rugby when I didn’t have a clue),Tana Umaga, Yayiro Kasasa & Herbert Wafula.
7’s caps for Uganda: 1
Favourite rugby moment: Playing for OA Saints against Saracens II (England) in 2006 & dump tackling a charging 90kg centre & preventing a try. My shoulder suffered for a bit after that but it was worth it.
Worst rugby moment: Missing a crucial (game winning) conversion against Tunisia in Tunis CAR 7’s 2007.
Interests (besides rugby): Reading classic literature, playing word games (crosswords, scrabble etc), and jigsaw puzzles.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: A bit of both.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans (they’re more ‘me’).
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? Classic literature, soul (oldies) music, lots of sweet stuff (chocs, cakes, etc), G & T, Vodka & Lime or Smirnoff Black Ice, & a man…
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My mum & my immediate family.
Special Someone: No
A word for the fans: Keep on supporting. Now we need you more than ever. Come watch us take on the best in Africa on June 16th.
Anne Tumwine
Height: 5ft 5in
Weight: 66kgs
Occupation: Student
Position(s): Utility forward
Started playing rugby in … 2004
Why? I was inspired by a friend’s mum.
Team(s): Thunderbirds.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Allan Musoke.
7’s caps for Uganda: 1
Favourite rugby moment: Beating Brown University (from USA) in a 15 aside friendly game last year (2006).
Worst rugby moment: Losing to SA during the 2006 Kampala CAR 7’s.
Interests (besides rugby): Volleyball.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? A donkey (to move from one end of island to the other), music I’ll need to dance), a man, beers …
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My mum.
Special Someone: My sister.
A word for the fans: We love you and call for your support all the time.
Asha Sonko
Height: 5ft 5in
Weight: 66kgs
Occupation: Business lady
Position(s): Utility forward, winger
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? I found it interesting 7 also wanted to feel how tough it is.
Team(s): Thunderbirds
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Jim Park.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: When I made my first try.
Worst rugby moment: When I injured my right knee.
Interests (besides rugby): Playing, refereeing and coaching football.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take?
Inspirational person(s) (Life): Marion Jones.
Special Someone: Yes.
A word for the fans: Keep on supporting us and if you feel you can do something please do it with all your heart.
Charlotte Mudoola
Height: 5ft 3in
Weight: 53kgs
Occupation: Student
Position(s): Scrumhalf & flyhalf
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? I love the game and the discipline it requires.
Team(s): Thunderbirds, Black Panthers, & currently Rangers.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Fred & Timothy Mudoola (my brothers).
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: When I scored a try against Arabian Gulf from a switch & a lovely dummy during the Tunis Car 7’s this year (2007).
Worst rugby moment: When we lost to South Africa in the finals of 2006 Kampala CAR 7’s & drawing against Tunisia meaning we ended up second in the 2007 Tunis CAR 7’s.
Interests (besides rugby): Soccer, watching movies, hanging out and having fun.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: disco lights
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans (they’re more comfortable).
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? Food, clothes, UG Waragi, gin, tent, water, radio, my partner, condoms…
Inspirational person(s) (Life): Kenneth Mudoola (my big brother).
Special Someone: yeah, my family.
A word for the fans: Always watch women’s rugby and love it!
Sauda Jamilah Adiru
 Height: 5ft 6in
Weight: 55kgs
Occupation: Student
Position(s): Scrumhalf, flyhalf, winger
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? Rugby is an interesting & manly game.
Team(s): Thunderbirds.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): James Park.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: When I scored the winning try in sudden death against Kenya in the semifinals in the 2006 CAR 7’s tournament.
Worst rugby moment: When we drew against Tunisia in the 2007 Tunis CAR 7’s so we ended up second overall & when we lost to S.A in the finals of the 2007 CAR 7’s in Kampala.
Interests (besides rugby): sightseeing, visiting, reading novels & making friends.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights; because I wan the romantic feeling around us.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? It depends with whom but I would prefer jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? The Quaran …
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My daddy.
Special Someone: Of course yes. A word for the fans: Come & support us and also join the one and only sport – RUGBY!!!
Frederick Mudoola 
Age: 28
Position: Fitness & Nutrition coach
Team(s) – as a player: UTL Kobs
7’s caps for Uganda (as a player): 1
Started coaching rugby in … 2004
Why? I do lots of research on rugby & I wanted to pass on skills. People have also told me that I’m a better coach than player.
Teams coached up to date: Namilyango College (under me, they’ve won 3 school league titles in a row), assist in coaching UTL Kobs (current league champions), fitness & nutrition coach for the Lady Cranes 7’s team & current U 19 (boys) coach.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): The man who taught me rugby – Godwin ‘Tonchu’ Kayangwe, the late Edward Kitaka, Michael Wandera, Herbert Wafula & Olo Brown.
Favourite rugby moment: First cap for Uganda & also winning the CAR tourney in 2002.
Worst rugby moment: Being dropped by the then head coach Chester Williams from the Uganda team that played the Elgon Cup last year (2006).
Interests (besides rugby): Cricket, lawn tennis, boxing, swimming, reading & mixing with ladies.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights? It depends, if I want to feed her then candle lights, if I want us to have fun then disco lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a tuxedo? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? Some food & a beautiful lady…
Inspirational person(s) (Life): God, Nelson Mandela.
Special Someone: My daughter (Lenora Felicia) & my dad.
A word for the Lady Cranes’ fans: They are destined for great heights. Let’s get down & support them. They will make the World Cup.
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Christine Kizito
Height: 5ft 9in
Weight: 96kgs
Occupation: Business lady
Position(s): Prop
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? It’s fun & in my life I like hard things that involve physical contact & fitness.
Team(s): Thunderbirds.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Ronald Adigasi – he’s the man who made me join this game.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: When I scored the only try against SA in the 2006 Kampala CAR 7’s.
Worst rugby moment: When we lost to SA in the finals of the 2006 Kampala CAR 7’s.
Interests (besides rugby): Travelling & watching TV.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? My twins...
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My late daddy.
Special Someone: Yes, My children.
A word for the fans: Women’s rugby is fun & it’s a game with the most disciplined & respected people so come out & keep supporting us.
Hadijah Namuyanja
Height: 5ft 3in
Weight: 52kgs
Occupation: Secretary
Position(s): Utility back
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? Like any other sport, I took it on.
Team(s): Thunderbirds, Black Panthers, & currently Rangers.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Jason Robinson & Brian Habana.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: When I tackled an opponent and she was stretchered off the pitch.
Worst rugby moment: Whenever I get concussed.
Interests (besides rugby): Spending time with my son.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? A fully connected laptop...
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My mum & my friends.
Special Someone: yes, my mum.
A word for the fans: I urge the fans to scream my name aloud anytime I stop on the rugby pitch to play!
Joan Adika
 Height: 5ft
Weight: 51kgs
Occupation: Student
Position(s): Scrumhalf, winger
Started playing rugby in … 2003
Why? It seemed like a very interesting game.
Team(s): Thunderbirds & currently Rangers.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Helen Buteme.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: Playing for Rangers in the Kabeberi 7’s in Nairobi last year (2006).
Worst rugby moment: When we lost to South Africa in the CAR 7’s last year (2006).
Interests (besides rugby): Field hockey and cricket.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Stylish outfit.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? Water & snacks …
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My lovely mother.
Special Someone: My mum.
A word for the fans: Women’s rugby is so interesting: come and support us.
Rachel Kakaire
Height: 5ft 4in
Weight: 58kgs
Occupation: Student
Position(s): Flyhalf & Winger
Started playing rugby in … 2004
Why? I love the running and tackling bit, so just…
Team(s): Thunderbirds
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Jim Park & national team mate Helen Buteme.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: Beating Brown University (from USA) in the finals of the 2006 Kyadondo 7’s.
Worst rugby moment: Losing to SA in the 2006 Kampala CAR 7’s tourney.
Interests (besides rugby): Playing soccer, reading, watching movies & dancing.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: Candle lights.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? My lover & lots of wine…
Inspirational person(s) (Life): My family.
Special Someone: Yes, Jean Vermaak.
A word for the fans: Keep the spirit up. You are the best. Keep supporting women’s rugby. Rugby is a game you must not miss before you die!
Winnie Alexanda Atyang
 Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: 80kgs
Occupation: Student
Position(s): Prop
Started playing rugby in … 2004
Why? I watched my brother play a game at Kampala Rugby Club and thought I’d love to play as well.
Team(s): Thunderbirds
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Brian Habana and Jim Park.
7’s caps for Uganda: 2
Favourite rugby moment: when I played a fun rugby game wearing a dress.
Worst rugby moment: When we (Lady Cranes) came second in Tunisia.
Interests (besides rugby): Basketball & football.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: candle lights
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a stylish outfit? Jeans.
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? A bible…
Inspirational person(s) (Life):
Special Someone: Yes, I have a sweetheart.
A word for the fans: Keep on supporting women’s rugby, believe in victory and above all always pray to God Almighty for He is greater than everything.Herbert Wafula
Age: 32
Position: Head coach
Team(s) – as a player: Standard Chartered (Kenya), Impala (Kenya), Rhinos, Kobs, Impis & G4S Pirates.
7’s caps for Uganda (as a player): 5
Started coaching rugby in … 1992
Why? I was a student at Upperhill (in Nairobi) and there was a serious lack of competent coaches in the region so I took up the role of coach player.
Clubs & representative teams coached up to date: Impis & currently G4S Pirates (clubs), Uganda U 18, Uganda U 21, Uganda 7’s (men), assistant coach Uganda XV’s & currently head coach of the Lady Cranes 7’s.
Inspirational person(s) (Rugby): Tim Horan & Stephen Larkham.
Favourite rugby moment: Captaining Uganda XV’s in 2002 when we beat Kenya for the 1st time ever in test rugby.
Worst rugby moment: Losing 90 something to Rift Valley Academy in 1991 during my school days in Kenya.
Interests (besides rugby): Chess & scrabble.
When on a date, would you prefer disco lights or candle lights: I stopped dating ages ago.
On a first date, would you wear jeans or a tuxedo? Can’t remember?!? But it could have been jeans…
If you were to be marooned on a desert island forever what would you take? Sun Tzu’s ART OF WAR!
Inspirational person(s) (Life): Michael Jordan.
Special Someone: My late mum.
A word for the Lady Cranes’ fans: Come and cheer them on June 16th. They are working very hard & are determeined to win.
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SATURDAY 18 AUGUST 2007
 GUINNESS UGANDA CUP FINAL: UTL KOBS vs G4S PIRATES
KAMPALA RUGBY CLUB
MEET THE LADY CRANES
| GuinnessSuper 6 |
| June9th 2007 |
GP |
PT |
| UTL Kobs |
10 |
48 |
| G4S Pirates |
9 |
33 |
| MTN Heathens |
10 |
31 |
| Rhinos |
10 |
12 |
| Hima Impis |
9 |
11 |
| Buffaloes |
10 |
8 |
| Complete Table |
TABLES
| Bell Shield |
| June 9th 2007 |
GP |
PT |
| Mongers |
9 |
40 |
| Boks |
7 |
29 |
| Nile |
8 |
28 |
| Sailors |
8 |
15 |
| Summerkamp |
8 |
10 |
| Impis II |
7 |
9 |
| Rams |
8 |
9 |
| Saracens |
7 |
5 |
| Complete Table |
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