Match day one outcomes
Males
Heathens RFC 45-12 Warriors Rugby
Kobs Rugby 11-13 Rhinos Rugby
RFC Eagles 16-22 Victoria Sharks
Pirates Rugby 38-10 Walukuba Rugby
Hippos Rugby 30-24 Buffaloes RFC
Ladies
Black Pearls 55-10 Ewes
Panthers 10-17 Nile Rapids
Thunderbirds 36-00 Avengers
The defending Uganda Rugby Championship champions, Platinum Credit score Heathens, started their title protection with a dominant victory over Warriors of their season opener at this time at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.
The match got here at a big second, as Heathens had simply introduced that Norbert Okeny would take over as captain, succeeding Charles Uhuru.
Nobert can be deputized by Santos Ssenteza, signaling a brand new management dynamic for the workforce.
Heathens wasted no time asserting their dominance.
Captain Okeny scored the primary attempt simply minutes after the sport kicked off, adopted by a second attempt from Ochen Trevor.
Regardless of lacking a conversion after their third attempt, the hosts took a commanding 19-0 lead by halftime, with Warriors but to get on the scoreboard.
Warriors’ 12 factors within the second half have been a results of defensive lapses, however the Heathens continued to regulate the match.
They added 26 extra factors within the second half, with tries from Marvin Asaba, Harmless Gwoto, Denis Etwawu, and Oluch Scott, ending the match with a 45-12 victory.
Beneath the steering of coach Mohammad Athio, Heathens have now received their final 4 encounters in opposition to Warriors.
At this time’s efficiency was a robust reminder of the shape that propelled them to a treble final season, providing hope for an additional profitable marketing campaign.
Off the pitch, discussions amongst rugby followers centered round potential sponsorship adjustments.
With Nile Particular’s sponsorship contract expiring quickly, many speculated whether or not Guinness would possibly take over.
Some followers argue that Nile Particular’s long-standing partnership ought to proceed, whereas others consider Guinness’ monetary backing may present a lift to the game.
