TANZANIA, July 10 -- THE results may not have gone Tanzanias way, but the journey to Burundi could prove to be one of the most significant chapters in the countrys rugby development.

For the first time in history, Tanzanias men and womens national rugby teams travelled together to represent the nation at an international tournament, underlining the Tanzania Rugby Unions (TRU) commitment to building competitive teams and expanding the sports footprint across the region.

The gaud-nation tournament, which featured hosts Burundi alongside Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), provided far more than a test of results. It offered Tanzanian players invaluable international exposure, strengthened regional partnerships and laid anot...