Personal Overview

🏉 RAYMOND TYABA – RUGBY CV

Name: Raymond Tyaba
Date of Birth: 2002
Nationality: Ugandan
Positions: Backline ( Fullback / Scrumhalf)
Formats: 15s & 7s
Current Club: Ealing Trailfinders 1871 – 2nd XV (Aug 2025 – Present)
Instagram: @raymondtyaba
Location: United Kingdom

PLAYER PROFILE

A dynamic and versatile backline player known for explosive speed, evasive running, and strong defensive work rate. Began playing rugby at 15 in Uganda before relocating to the UK in 2024 to pursue advanced development. Experienced in competitive UK rugby environments with proven impact across both 7s and 15s.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Acceleration and top‑end pace
• Solid 1‑on‑1 tackling and defensive positioning
• Strong counter‑attack ability
• Effective support running and off‑ball movement
• High work rate and adaptability across backline positions
• Coachable, disciplined, and committed to development

PHYSICAL DATA

• Height: 171cm
• Weight: 67kg
• 40m Time: 5.10 – 5.20 seconds
• Bench / Squat / Deadlift: 140 kg
• Preferred Foot: Right

RUGBY CAREER

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 – 2nd XV

August 2025 – Present

• Joined the 2s squad in the 2025/26 season
• Part of the cup‑winning team in debut year
• Contributed with pace, line breaks, and defensive consistency
• Integrated into structured senior rugby in one of London’s strongest pathways clubs

East London Rugby Club

2024 – 2025

• First competitive UK club
• Won the Essex Division 3 cup and League( Trebble)
• Developed technical and tactical skills under experienced coaching
• Played across the backline in both 7s and 15s formats
• Improved positional play, kicking, and game management

Uganda – Early Development

2019 – 2023

• Began playing rugby at age 15 in high school @Namilyango College 
• Overcame limited playing opportunities through individual training and persistence
• Built foundational skills and long‑term goal to play professionally

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Cup Winner – Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2s (2025/26) in the Middlesex division 3
• Cup  Winner - East London Rugby club 2s & 3s(2024/25) season in the Essex division 3
• Consistent performance improvement and positional versatility

EDUCATION

• BSc Biomedical Engineering (Finalist) – University of East London
• BSc Computer Science (Part‑time) – University of the People
• High School: Namilyango College & Bronston Canadian Academy

CONTACT

Player:
📩 Instagram: @raymondtyaba
📍 United Kingdom

Available for:

• Academy trials
• Development squads
• 7s & 15s opportunities
• Overseas contracts

Previous Clubs

• 2024 - East London Rugby club
• 2023 - University of East London Rugby club
• 2025 - Ealing Trailfinders 1871

Coaching References

Coach Eddie Goobie 

Contact: +447511874480

Email: e.gooby2007@bintertet com

Coach: Smudger

Contact: +44 7793 018750

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