The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation is the governing body for Rugby Union in Nigeria.
It is a member of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Rugby Africa and World Rugby
23/08/2026
🇳🇬🏉 Past Captains. Present Leadership. Future Vision.
A great meeting with NRFF President, alongside fellow former Nigeria Rugby Captains; Godwin Dina Otoro Azeez Ladipo, in Liverpool — discussing the future and bigger possibilities for Nigerian Rugby.
One jersey. One vision. One Nigeria. 🇳🇬
23/08/2026
Happy birthday to Stallions 15s Prop Sunday "BigUnit" Sunday Bassey 🇳🇬 🏉 🐴
Have a good one
21/08/2026
PRESS RELEASE
20th Aug. 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
NRFF, Nathaniel Idowu Foundation Partner to Promote Girls’ Rugby Development
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), through its Rugby Rising Play programme, has partnered with the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation to organise a girls’ rugby development and mentorship session under the “Let Her Play” initiative.
Rugby Rising Play, an initiative of World Rugby, is designed to introduce more girls to the sport through fun, safe and progressive non-contact rugby activities, while incorporating life skills and personal development. The Let Her Play initiative, meanwhile, seeks to encourage girls’ participation in sports while promoting confidence, inclusion, personal development and positive values.
The programme brought together 80 girls, giving them the opportunity to participate in rugby while developing essential life skills and positive values. Activities combined practical rugby sessions with mentorship focused on personal hygiene, self-respect and respect for teammates.
The session was facilitated by Wuraola Hussain, a rugby coach and World Rugby educator, who stressed the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for girls to participate in sport and acquire skills that extend beyond the rugby field.
“Rugby is more than a sport. It is a platform for building confidence, discipline, teamwork and leadership. Through initiatives like ‘Let Her Play’, we are creating an environment where girls can learn, grow, express themselves and understand the value of respecting themselves and others.”
The girls were also encouraged to develop teamwork, communication, discipline, confidence and leadership through their participation in rugby and the mentorship sessions.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of the NRFF’s Rugby Rising Play programme and the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation to using sport as a tool for youth development, inclusion and empowerment, particularly by creating more opportunities for girls to participate in sport.
The NRFF continues to expand grassroots rugby development across Nigeria, with a growing focus on providing girls and young people with access to rugby in safe, supportive and development-focused environments.
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20/08/2026
West African Rugby Series 2019
17/08/2026
Congratulations Coach Steve Lewis on winning the USA Men’s National Club 7’s with NY Old Blue Rugby
14/08/2026
Happy Birthday to Stallions winger Jonathan Ilori 🏉🇳🇬
Wishing you a fantastic year ahead, Jonathan. Keep shining on and off the pitch! 💪🏾🔥
07/08/2026
🏆 COWRIE RFC CROWNED RACING 10s CHAMPIONS! 🏉
Cowrie RFC emerged champions of the men's competition at the 2026 Racing 10s Rugby Tournament in Lagos.
Men's:
🥇 Cowrie RFC
🥈 Racing RFC
🥉 Ibudo Academy
Women's:
🥇 Ibudo Academy
🥈 Golden Shark RFC
🥉 AJ Sharks RFC
⭐ MVPs
Women: Okore Chisom Victoria — Golden Shark RFC
Men: Oguntominiyi Temidayo Kingsley — Racing RFC
The tournament also featured junior academies, providing a valuable platform for developing the next generation of Nigerian rugby tale
03/08/2026
Big birthday wishes to Stallions playmaker Gabriel "StarBoy" John .gabriel 🇳🇬
Enjoy your day
Game Day in Enugu!
It’s always encouraging to see rugby thriving across different parts of Nigeria.
Today’s spotlight is on OneHope Rugby Academy, Enugu State, as they continue to showcase their commitment, teamwork, and growing passion for the game. Every match played is another sign of the steady progress being made in developing rugby across our country.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and everyone supporting the growth of rugby in Enugu. Together, we continue to strengthen the future of Nigerian rugby.
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