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<title>Cranes Grounded: Kenya Ends Uganda’s 2027 Rugby World Cup Dream in Kampala</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With a boisterous home crowd cheering them on, the Rugby Cranes gave everything in a bruising encounter that will be remembered as one of the most hotly contested fixtures of the tournament. However, Kenya&#039;s early dominance, tactical discipline, and a late drop goal proved to be the difference in this East African derby, leaving Uganda’s campaign in ruins. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:11:38 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Begin Title Defence as 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Cup Kicks Off in Kampala with 2027 Rugby World Cup Spot at Stake</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Running from 8th to 19th July 2025, this year’s Rugby Africa Cup carries monumental stakes. The winner will qualify automatically for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, while the runner-up will enter an intercontinental playoff against an Asian opponent for another chance to make it to Australia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:32:17 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Victoria University Sharks Feast on Warriors!  34&#45;9 in Rugby Showdown</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:02:52 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>Seven&#45;try Italy thrash Namibia in World Cup opener</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Italy cruised to a seven-try bonus-point 52-8 victory over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Saint-Etienne on Saturday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:59:16 +0300</pubDate>
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