The Tanzania Rugby Union (TRU), through its Women’s Rugby Department, has organized a two-day specialized clinic aimed at enhancing skills, knowledge, and leadership among women rugby players and coaches in the country.
The training will take place on June 26 and 27, 2026, at the Beach Soccer grounds of Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam, starting at 10:00 PM each day.
The clinic is expected to bring together women rugby players and coaches from various clubs across Tanzania for intensive practical and theoretical sessions designed to improve overall performance in the sport.
The sessions will be conducted by Philadelphia Orlando, a former captain of the Kenya national women’s rugby team, the Kenya Lionesses, and current Head Coach of the UAE Women’s Rugby Development Programme under UAE Rugby.
Orlando brings extensive international experience in women’s rugby development and is expected to guide participants on technical skills, tactical awareness, leadership development, and athlete growth.
According to TRU, the clinic forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen women’s rugby in Tanzania by exposing local players and coaches to high-level international expertise.
The initiative is also intended to build a stronger development pathway for female athletes, from grassroots participation to competitive performance at national and international levels.
The program will focus on key areas including rugby fundamentals, game understanding, teamwork, leadership skills, and personal development for athletes.
Organizers say these components are essential in shaping disciplined and competitive players capable of raising the standards of women’s rugby in the country.
TRU has expressed appreciation to UAE Rugby for its continued support in advancing women’s rugby development initiatives in Tanzania.
The union also acknowledged sponsorship support from Africraft, noting that such partnerships play a crucial role in promoting sports growth and community engagement across the country.
The union has called upon women rugby players, coaches, and stakeholders to take advantage of the clinic and participate actively, describing it as a rare opportunity to learn from one of Africa’s most experienced women rugby figures.
Officials further noted that exposure to international coaching expertise is expected to inspire young athletes and strengthen the sport’s development structure in Tanzania, contributing to improved performance, professionalism, and competitiveness in women’s rugby.
