Four girls school teams will compete in a one-day rugby tournament to mark this years International Women’s Day today in Ruhango District Stadium. The four teams include; Kigali Reunion Women, Ruhango women rugby, G.S Nyamagana and G.S Ruhango Catholique. The event, organized by the Rwanda Rugby Federation (RFF) is part of the ‘Get Into Rugby’ (GIR) program. The ‘Get Into Rugby’ programme is a grassroots rugby program the aims to encourage players of all ages to Try, Play and Stay in Rugby. It promotes the values of the Game and encourages children to try Rugby in a safe and progressive environment. The RRF Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Adams Mugabo said, “The theme for this year is Make it Happen and we would like to mark the day and use the opportunity to increase awareness and the profile of women in Rugby in the country.” Meanwhile, Tharcisse Kamanda, the project manager for ‘Get Into Rugby’ said, “We urge many Rwandans, especially the women and girls to come enjoy the game. Rugby isn’t a game for boys alone, and we call upon schools in the country to make the game apart of their activities.”
