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Rugby Africa

Continental rugby governing body that marked 40 years of existence and continues to develop rugby across Africa through charter commitments and World Cup preparations.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, head of rugby’s global governing body, will make an official five-day visit to Zimbabwe from Sunday, August 23, to Thursday, August 27, accompanied by Rugby Africa President and World Rugby Executive Board Member Herbert Mensah and World Rugby Ch

    World Rugby chair Brett Robinson and Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah to visit Zimbabwe as Sables prepare for Rugby World Cup
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has described Morocco’s impressive FIFA World Cup campaign as a victory not only for the North African nation but for the entire African continent, saying it demonstrates how far African sport has come in overcoming decades of exclus

    Morocco’s World Cup success reflects Africa’s long struggle for recognition – Herbert Mensah
  5. Joy Online

    President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has hailed the strong performance of African nations at the FIFA World Cup, describing the continent’s unprecedented representation at the tournament as proof of its growing football quality and global competitiveness.

    Africa’s expanded World Cup presence proves continent’s football quality – Herbert Mensah
  6. Joy Online

    President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has praised Ghana’s tactical discipline following the Black Stars’ goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s defensive organisation as the key factor behind the result.

    Herbert Mensah backs Ghana’s defensive approach after goalless draw with England
  7. Joy Online

    President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has called on Ghanaians to unite in support of the Black Stars as the national team prepares for the FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence in the squad’s ability to make the country proud on football’s biggest stage.

    Herbert Mensah rallies Ghanaians behind Black Stars ahead of World Cup
  8. Joy Online

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa –Rugby Africa(www.RugbyAfrique.com), the governing body of rugby in Africa, today announced that its President, Herbert Mensah, has been invited by Prof.

    Afreximbank invites Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to address the 33rd Annual Meetings on a Panel Exploring Sport as a driver of African Industrialisation
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Today, the Tunisian Minister of Youth and Sports, Sadok Mourali, met with Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa and Jonathan Webb, Vice-Chair of World Rugby.

    Photos: Tunisian Minister of Youth and Sports meets Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah
  11. Joy Online

    As Rugby Africa marks its 40 years of existence, we celebrate the iconic late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, a great supporter of development and equality in sport on the continent.

    Mandela and the Rugby Africa Charter (2005): The Promise of Rugby for Every African Child
  12. Joy Online

    And for me, it was May 9th, 2001” said Herbert Mensah, former Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko and current President of Rugby Africa.

    Ghana unites to mark 25 years since May 9 stadium tragedy that killed more than 126 people
  13. Joy Online

    Speaking to Luv FM, the President of Rugby Africa stressed that those in charge of the team are ultimately public servants who must answer to the people.

    GFA must take responsibility if Black Stars fail – Herbert Mensah
Sport

World Rugby chair to visit Zimbabwe ahead of 2027 World Cup

The News

World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, along with Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah and World Rugby Chief David Carrigy, will visit Zimbabwe from August 23–27 to support the Sables' preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, their first appearance since 1991. The visit will focus on World Cup preparations, player welfare, governance, and rugby development in the country.

22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. World Rugby chair to visit Zimbabwe ahead of 2027 World Cup

    World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, along with Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah and World Rugby Chief David Carrigy, will visit Zimbabwe from August 23–27 to support the Sables' preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, their first appearance since 1991. The visit will focus on World Cup preparations, player welfare, governance, and rugby development in the country.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Morocco's World Cup run vindicated African football, Mensah says

    Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah said Morocco's FIFA World Cup campaign and strong African performances challenged stereotypes about African teams' tactical discipline and competitiveness, demonstrating that African football can compete with and defeat traditional powerhouses.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Africa's record World Cup presence demonstrates continent's football quality

    Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African teams' performances at the expanded FIFA World Cup, noting that Africa's qualification of 10 teams marks a historic milestone and reflects the continent's growing competitiveness on football's biggest stage.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Herbert Mensah praises Ghana's defensive discipline in England draw

    Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has praised Ghana's tactical discipline and defensive organisation following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, singling out Thomas Partey's midfield and defensive contributions as crucial to the result.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Herbert Mensah urges national unity behind Black Stars

    Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, stating the team represents the nation's aspirations and deserves unwavering support. Mensah urged focus on encouraging players rather than criticism, and emphasized that success will depend on team unity and the squad's ability to work together effectively.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Rugby Africa President invited to speak at Afreximbank meetings

    Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, has been invited to participate in the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in El-Alamein, Egypt from 21–24 June 2026, where he will speak on a panel about sports as a driver of African industrialisation and developing the continent's sports value chain.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Tunisian sports minister meets Rugby Africa president and World Rugby officials

    Tunisia's Minister of Youth and Sports Sadok Mourali met with Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, Jonathan Webb, Vice-Chair of World Rugby, and other rugby federation officials.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Rugby Africa Charter signed two decades ago under Mandela

    Rugby Africa marks 40 years of existence as the organization reflects on the Rugby Africa Charter signed in July 2005 in Johannesburg with Nelson Mandela present. The charter committed to developing rugby across Africa and ensuring every African boy and girl has the opportunity to play the sport, with rugby now one of the fastest-growing team sports on the continent.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana marks 25 years since May 9 stadium stampede tragedy

    Ghana commemorated the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 stadium disaster in Kumasi, in which approximately 126 people were killed and many others injured during a football match. The annual commemoration brings together those affected by the tragedy and has extended to include connections with families from other stadium disasters abroad.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. GFA leadership must accept accountability for Black Stars World Cup performance

    Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah has called for greater accountability from Ghana Football Association leadership ahead of the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, stating that GFA administrators must answer to the people and "fall on their sword" if the team underperforms.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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