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that represents them at

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. The side played their first test against

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in 2005.

History

Uganda played their first international test on 26 February 2005 against

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. They trounced the hosts 92–0 in their biggest win. The two sides met again in

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ten days later where hosts, Uganda, trounced Rwanda a second time 81–0. Uganda and

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have competed for the Elgon Cup since they first clashed in 2006. In 2016, Uganda were ranked 39th in

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's ranking. They are currently ranked 35th.

Results summary

''(Full internationals only, updated to 23 April 2023)''

Results

Full internationals

Other matches

External links

Uganda Rugby Football Union
- Official Site

Notes

{{National sports teams of Uganda Women's national rugby union teams Rugby union in Uganda fr:Équipe d'Ouganda de rugby à XV