THE Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) says it is aware of the misunderstanding surrounding the camping allowances of the women’s sevens rugby national team. According to a statement issued by ZRU president Chileshe Bweupe, the union explained that the K2000 that was offered to the team after qualifying for the last round of the Paris 2024 Games qualifiers was an allowance and not a winning bonus. The Zambia women’s sevens rugby team over the weekend won the 2024 Paris Olympic Games pre-qualifiers event held at Lusaka Rugby Club. However, the players refused to accept the K2000 offered to them. Bweupe explained that the union understands the disappointment and frustration of the team surrounding its camping allowances. “Regarding the disputed allowance, it...

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