Uganda Rugby Union Appoints Winnie Atyang New Lady Cranes 7s Team Manager

Winnie Atyang has been appointed as the new Lady Cranes 7s Team Manager by the Uganda Rugby Union Executive Committee.

Atyang joins URU after serving on the Executive Committee of Kyadondo Rugby Club as a Women’s Representative.

She is a self-motivated businesswoman and has run several projects notably the Winnie Atyang Foundation clinics and Naguru Young Mothers Back to School project supporting rugby-playing young mothers to realize the purpose of returning to school to attain qualifications and support their livelihood ahead.

Atyang previously played for the Lady Cranes XVs and 7s teams and was part of the team that played in the 2009 7s Rugby World Cup in Dubai.

She has previously served as Captain and Acting Team Manager of Thunderbirds Rugby Club and has attained several qualifications since including a certificate in Sports Management (SAC), Certificate in Advanced Sports Management (ASMC) from the International Olympic Committee and Certificate in First Aid in Rugby (L1), Certificate in ACTIVATE (World Rugby) and is currently undertaking the Rugby Africa LUNEX Sports Training Management Program on secondment by Uganda Rugby Union.

“Uganda Rugby Union hopes to leverage her experience to empower and build a stronger Lady Cranes 7s program as they continue on their High-Performance program,” said URU Chief Executive Officer, Isaac Lutwama Nsubuga.

He added: “We welcome Winnie on board. She is no stranger to this team and we hope her experience will be put to good use in motivating the team and helping the girls realize their dream to step up and play in the World Series and reinforce their place as one of Africa’s best.”

Atyang will take on the role effective 1st July 2024.