Uganda Rugby Union is one of the associations to benefit from the Rugby Africa solidarity fund.
Due to the current health crisis, the Rugby Africa Executive Committee approved immediate release of EUR 170,000 from a solidarity fund.
This is to be shared amongst all member federations to aid support their rugby communities.
Federations can use the fund to distribute food packages, meals, or PPE like masks, hand sanitizer and gels, emergency food and medical support for clubs and players in their respective countries.
The Rugby Union is considered on of the top Federations on the continent and will pocket upto EUR 5,000.
Khaled Babbou, the Rugby Africa President, said: “As centres of shared values, and spaces for individual and group development, our federations play a key role in rugby’s success in Africa. More than ever, the current health crisis is having a major impact on all federations and their clubs, their coaches, and their players – the pillars of Rugby Africa.
"This financial support supplements a range of initiatives already rolled out to boost our rugby community and highlights the shared values and cooperation dear to our organisation.
"We must also stand together and continue to do everything we can to support those combating the pandemic."
Rugby Africa is planning safe, practical protocols at a local level to get back on the playing field and TV screens.
The Rugby Union had earlier given food relief to some of the teams in the country.
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