The upcoming Manicaland Rugby Board (MRB) annual general meeting will shape the structure of the province and also touch on developmental issues, an official has said.

MRB chairman Josiah Borerwe confirmed the AGM which is set for Saturday at Mutare Sports Club.

“We (MRB) are having our AGM on Saturday, members of the board will be meeting to discuss, and raise major developmental issues of the game. The MRB AGM will be happening ahead of the Zimbabwe Rugby Union’s (ZRU) AGM,” said Borerwe.

“Manicaland has positioned itself as the leading and shining example in Zimbabwe rugby administration ahead of all provinces we have managed to come up with greater structures for the board not forgetting our aim to reclaim our glory in club rugby competitions as well.

“This year’s AGM will be focusing on selecting and deploying more PDOs to different districts as our area of influence in rugby has grown throughout the province. We are to discuss the annual budget for the board, to elect development officers to join ZRU, discuss on solutions of issues that will be raised by our affiliated pillars who are our referees, Mutare Sports Club, Mountain Lions Rugby Club, the coaches, the Sevens club teams, NAPH and NASH and women rugby.

“We are also to amend or modify the existing rules and bye-laws of the board,” added
Borerwe.

Meanwhile, a potentially exciting Sagambe rugby tournament begins on Friday where secondary schools in predominantly rural Mutasa District are expected to compete for a top spot in this schools rugby contest.

The tournament is expected to end on Sunday and will be held at Sagambe school grounds.

Mutasa Provincial District Officer Toro has confirmed that the Sagambe rugby tourney is ready to kick-start as everything is in place for the games.

“We are expecting nine schools through-out Mutasa district as a way of promoting their talents. Out of this tournament, one select district team will be formed to participate at the annual Diariboard tournament which is held at Prince Edward High School in Harare,” said Toro.