As the past President and rugby secretary of Kaduna Rugby Union Football Club i wish to give my thanks to the author of this article. In the 13 years that i have been involved with the Kaduna team and of lately the North,there has been a reluctance for the South to acknowledge rugby in the North. The NRFF have, since its inception, failed to furnish us with information regarding courses, games, visitting team's, etc. I have on numerous occassions requested to see auditted accounts (lets see where the money is being spent), but to no avail. Rugby, both 15's and 7's is thriving in the North with Kaduna State recently winning Gold in the Nigeria Sports Festival 15's competition. Communication is the key to propagating the game in Nigeria. This, coupled with dedicated and transparent board members will see the national team grow and prosper.

Thanks for sharing your opinion. It is mind boggling that Rugby in Nigeria continues to struggle. We have such a pool of talent to at least move to the next level. I played with lagos Rugby Club from 1994-2002. In 2002, I played at the Safari 7's rugby touney in Kenya and on the "supposed" National team that was formed to play in the Abuja Vice Presidents cup in 2002. As far as I know that was the first National team in Nigeria. I was proud to represent my Country but the tournament was either poorly funded or funds were misappropriated. I have since coached at the College and club levels in the United States. I really want to help in any way possible. I have tried reaching out to Ntiense Williams but got no response. If anyone reading this article has contact information for Kelechi please send it to me @ malcolmdasilva@gmail.com. I really want to make contact with my rugby folks again. I plan on going home this Christmas and a trip to that damn secretariat is on my to do list. These stories are disturbing!!!