A rugby technical course has been held in conjunction with the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee ©RNOSC

A level 1 technical course for coaches and development officers has been organised by the Rwanda Rugby Federation with the support of Olympic Solidarity through Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC).

The event at Centre d’Accueil St Francois d’Assise featured 30 trainees, including 20 men and 10 women.

They were trained by experts John Bosco Muamba from Rugby Africa and Dr Joseph Kalanzi from Uganda on aspects including the technical difference between sevens and 15-a-side rugby, first aid, fitness and strength and conditioning.

Muamba revealed students were motivated and eager to learn, while urging the coaches and federation to put in a plan for a level 2 training course in the future.

Kamanda Tharcisse, President of the Rwanda Rugby Federation, urged those in attendance to implement what they learned on the course at Centre d’Accueil St Francois d’Assise ©RNOSC
Kamanda Tharcisse, President of the Rwanda Rugby Federation, urged those in attendance to implement what they learned on the course at Centre d’Accueil St Francois d’Assise ©RNOSC

Rwanda Rugby Federation President Tharcisse Kamanda thanked the trainers and trainees, plus the RNOSC for making the training a success.

"Let me take this opportunity to thank Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee for the support offered for this training to happen and I urge the coaches, and owners of different clubs to implement and put what they have learned into action in order to promote and develop the sport countrywide," Kamanda said.

He added that the Federation will appoint a committee to follow up with rugby development officers to file reports on what they implemented.