Name: Irene Namapii
Nickname: Great Leader
Occupation: Veterinary doctor/Sales Manager
Role: Uganda Women’s Rugby Association (UWRA) Chairperson
How did you get involved in rugby? My 2 brothers had played rugby, my sister and her friends were playing rugby, I was working out at a rugby club and some of the ladies moved on to play rugby. There was no way I could escape getting involved.
Best rugby moment as a rugby administrator: When the Lady Cranes qualified for the 2009 WRWC 7s and ICEMARK announcing that they would continue to sponsor the ladies up to World Cup.
Worst rugby moment as a rugby administrator: When we were unable to raise money for Lady Cranes to go and play in South Africa and yet the girls had been training so hard.
How do you feel about going for the World Cup? Ecstatic! I’m dreaming about bringing the trophy home.
What do you think Uganda’s chances at the World Cup are? Uganda is going to surprise the world. You will see us in the semi-finals. Watch this space.
Dr Irene Namapii sits on the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) executive committee as the women’s rugby representative. She also plays for Black Panthers rugby club and dreams of playing for the nation some day: she believes it is never too late. Irene’s younger sister, Helen Buteme, is on the world cup squad to Dubai.
Nickname: Great Leader
Occupation: Veterinary doctor/Sales Manager
Role: Uganda Women’s Rugby Association (UWRA) Chairperson
How did you get involved in rugby? My 2 brothers had played rugby, my sister and her friends were playing rugby, I was working out at a rugby club and some of the ladies moved on to play rugby. There was no way I could escape getting involved.
Best rugby moment as a rugby administrator: When the Lady Cranes qualified for the 2009 WRWC 7s and ICEMARK announcing that they would continue to sponsor the ladies up to World Cup.
Worst rugby moment as a rugby administrator: When we were unable to raise money for Lady Cranes to go and play in South Africa and yet the girls had been training so hard.
How do you feel about going for the World Cup? Ecstatic! I’m dreaming about bringing the trophy home.
What do you think Uganda’s chances at the World Cup are? Uganda is going to surprise the world. You will see us in the semi-finals. Watch this space.
Dr Irene Namapii sits on the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) executive committee as the women’s rugby representative. She also plays for Black Panthers rugby club and dreams of playing for the nation some day: she believes it is never too late. Irene’s younger sister, Helen Buteme, is on the world cup squad to Dubai.
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