Outcomes
Jinja Hippos 38-22 Heathens
KOBs 30-28 Black Pirates
Plascon Mongers 35-12 Kampani Eagles
Toyota Buffaloes 21-21 Victoria Sharks
Rhinos 52-10 Elgon Wolves
Walukuba Barbarians 41-11 Warriors
Within the Uganda Rugby Premiership, defending champions Heathens RFC suffered back-to-back defeats on the highway, falling to the Jinja Hippos after a troublesome battle yesterday.
The hosts, the Hippos, have been first to attain, however Heathens rapidly responded by a exact penalty by their fly-half, Chris “Opa” Lubanga.
Regardless of the fightback, Heathens trailed 24-15 at halftime, and regardless of their efforts within the second half, the match ended 33-22 in favor of the Hippos.
This loss comes on the heels of final weekend’s slim defeat to Black Pirates, the place Heathens had led 17-9 at halftime however finally fell 33-31 at Kings Park.
In different motion, KOBS Rugby Membership, sporting their new kits for the primary time this season, staged an exciting comeback towards Black Pirates within the Banks Derby at Legends Rugby Membership.
Regardless of trailing 22-9 at halftime, KOBS turned the tables within the second half, finally profitable 30-28.
Pirates had dominated the primary half, scoring three well-worked tries by Sydney Gongodyo, Jeremiah Okello, and Timothy Kisiga, whereas William Nkore added seven factors from the boot.
KOBS’ solely factors within the first half got here from three penalties by Joseph Aredo.
The second half noticed KOBS tighten their protection, proscribing Pirates to only two penalties from Nkore and returnee Ivan Magomu.
KOBS responded with tries from Aredo and Stuart Mwayi, the latter an excellent particular person effort from a fast restart.
Aredo added the conversion and two extra penalties, bringing KOBS inside one level within the last play.
With time working out, Josaiah Ssempeke stepped as much as rating a clutch drop aim, securing an exciting 30-28 victory for KOBS.
The win ended Pirates’ unbeaten streak and pushed them right down to second place within the standings, tied with KOBS on factors, however with a decrease factors distinction.
