Nigeria rugby league strengthens team with new high-performance director
The Nigeria Rugby League Association has announced key appointments to boost its national teams. Luke Shearman steps up as Director of High Performance, moving from his previous coaching role. The association also named Njavada George as mentor for the women’s team and brought in top referee mentors. These changes, revealed on June 5, 2025, aim to elevate Nigeria’s rugby league on the global stage.
Match highlights
- Luke Shearman is now Director of High Performance, overseeing all national team programs and competitions.
- Njavada George, a New Zealand international, will mentor the women’s national team.
- Referee mentor Ashley Klein and UK’s Tara Jones join to strengthen officiating and support women referees.
- Nigeria recently hosted a high-performance camp with international players and staff, followed by matches against Ghana, winning 40–0 and 24–8.
- The Green Falcons beat Ireland 10–0 in the World Series semi-final but lost 62–4 to Fiji in the final.
