Teams gear-up for Independence Rugby 7s tournament

After an highly contested play off in the Northern Region this weekend, Plateau Tigers RFC, Barewa RFC and Zaria RFC have secured a slot in this year’s Independence Rugby 7’s championship, Also, Royal Stallions RFC of Ilorin secured a slot after Marlins RFC of UK withdraw from the championship.

Following this development, the tournament manager Fasimoye Olatunji who is also the Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation confirmed that sixteen teams will be participating in this year’s edition: Alexander RFC of Egypt, Cosmos Buffalos of Ghana, Botswana Vultures, Nigerian Exile RFC of UK, Police Machine of Lagos (Defending Champions), Cowrie RFC of Lagos, Racing RFC of Lagos, Hawkster Athletics of Lagos, Gosar RFC of Lagos, Zaria RFC, Barewa RFC, Plateau Tigers RFC of Jos, Abuja RFC, Buffalos RFC of Abia, South South RFC and Royal Stallions of Ilorin. He further stated that the teams will be grouped into four groups consisting four teams each and will play for CUP, Plate, Bowl and Shield.
Exciting action, delicious meals, great crowds, that’s what best describes the Independence Rugby 7s tournament which is held annually by rugby community to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.
This year’s edition will be held at the Onikan Stadium, Onika, Lagos on the 31^st of October and 1^st of November 2014.