Heathens Rugby Club and Uganda International rugby player Timothy Mugisha has moved to Chile ahead of the upcoming season.
In a statement by Heathens Rugby Football Club, Mugisha will join Old Gab on a loan deal for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. According to the statement, the move is to help the back who recently welcomed a baby girl with his Chilean spouse remain active in rugby.
“We are happy to announce a special loan arrangement for Timothy Mugisha, who has temporarily joined Old Gab Rugby Club in Chile for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. This move is to ensure that Mugisha, who recently welcomed a baby girl with his spouse in Chile, remains active in competitive rugby while abroad,” the statement revealed.
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The loan arrangement will allow the player travel to Uganda with ease in case he is needed to represent the National Team.
“This unique loan agreement allows Mugisha to train and play with Old Gabs Rugby Club. Together with Old Gabs Rugby, we have worked closely to make this arrangement flexible, permitting Mugisha to return to Uganda without any hurdles should the need arise. This arrangement not only supports our player’s career but also sets the foundation for a promising partnership with Old Gabs Rugby Club.
“We thank the Uganda Rugby Union for their uniting guidance and support in seamlessly facilitating this process. We are confident that this opportunity will enrich Mugisha’s experience and benefit all involved. Our best wishes are with Timothy as we continue to stay in close contact and cheer him on from afar,” the statement read.
Mugisha was part of the Uganda 7s squad that won the Africa Men’s 7s 2024. He featured for the side in the World 7s Challenger Series with Uganda.
