Rugby union in Zambia and Icengelo have been the two most successful. Mpelembe went on to get sponsorship from mobile service providing giant, MTN, which was recently withdrawn. Bob Hesford, born in Luanshya played for England gaining his first cap against Scotland at Twickenham on 21 February 1981. His position was flanker or wing forward. He played 5 test matches in his career. He also played for the Barbarians. Rugby union in Zambia Rugby union in Zambia is a minor but growing sport. The Zambia national rugby union team is currently ranked 73rd by World Rugby. The Zambia Rugby Football Union has 3,650 registered
Owen Hills (rugby union) Owen Hills (rugby union) Owen Hills (born 25 August 1996) is an English professional rugby union player, his principal position is prop. He currently plays for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Hills was a Leicester Tigers supporter and season ticket holder before joining the club's academy at the age of 15. In 2015 Hills was named in England Under 20s squad for the 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Hills was mentioned by Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill as young player ready to step up and cover for first team players missing for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. However,