Rugby Africa, in collaboration with World Rugby, the Oriental Development Agency, and the Federation Royale Marocaine de Rugby, is hosting the 2025 International Seminar on African Rugby Development in Saidia, Morocco, on April 4 and 5, 2025. The seminar brings together delegates from over 23 nations across Africa to discuss the development of rugby through school, university, and Olympic pathways.
The theme of the seminar is “The Development of Rugby through the School, University, and Olympic Pathways,” which takes on greater significance as Africa prepares to host its first-ever Olympic event, the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The seminar aims to strengthen talent pipelines, foster growth at all levels, and expand the continent’s rugby footprint worldwide.
President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, emphasized the importance of investing in the next generation, stating, “Children are the investment in our future. Not every child is the same—some are big, some are small, but rugby welcomes all.” The seminar features plenary lectures, workshops, and federation presentations, as well as discussions on school and university rugby, Olympic rugby, safeguarding, and sustainable development.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
