Lucas Onyango

Lucas Onyango is a Kenyan international development manager for the Kenya national [rugby league team|Kenya Rugby League]. He used to play as a winger in rugby union for the Kenya national rugby union team and Sale Sharks, as well as Oldham RLFC and Widnes Vikings in rugby league.

Playing career

In Kenya, he played for Mean Machine RFC, a Kenya Cup team affiliated to University of Nairobi. He played for Kenya national [rugby sevens team|Kenyan sevens team] at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, after which he joined Manchester R.F.C. He moved to rugby league club Widnes Vikings in 2005.

Post-playing career

In August 2020, Onyango was appointed as the international development manager for Kenya Rugby League. His appointment showcased the vision to grow the sport in Kenya and prepare for 2025 [Rugby League World Cup] qualifiers.

Personal life

Lucas has a daughter Martha born in 2004, with his first wife Julie fitzpatrick.
Lucas is now married to Zena Tikrity.
They have two boys, his oldest son Ayad plays rugby and younger son Aymen plays for Manchester City Football Academy.
His sister Sharon Onyango has played for the Kenya women's national rugby union team.