Lucas Onyango (born May 12, 1981) is a Kenyan international development manager for the Kenya Rugby League. He used to play as a winger in rugby union for the Kenya national rugby union team and

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, as well as

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( Heritage No. 1212) and

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in rugby league.

Playing career

In Kenya, he played for

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, a Kenya Cup team affiliated to

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. He played for Kenyan sevens team at the

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, after which he joined Manchester R.F.C. He moved to rugby league club

in 2005.

Post-playing career

In August 2020, Onyango was appointed as the international development manager for Kenya Rugby League. His appointment showcased the vision to grow the sport in Kenya and prepare for

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qualifiers.

Personal life

His sister Sharon Onyango has played for the Kenya women's national rugby union team.Daily Nation, July 25, 2009
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1981 births Living people Expatriate rugby union players in England Kenya international rugby union players Kenyan expatriate rugby union players Kenyan expatriate sportspeople in England Kenyan Luo people Kenyan rugby union players Oldham R.L.F.C. players Oxford Rugby League players Rugby league wingers Rugby union wings Sale Sharks players Widnes Vikings players {{rugbyleague-bio-stub