Matcday one outcomes
Males
Heathens 29 : 6 Impis
Elgon Wolves 0 : 20 Victoria Sharks
Kakira Simbas 0 : 20 KCB Kobs
Kyambogo 7 : 63 Toyota Buffaloes
Gulu Metropolis Falcons 33 : 38 Hippos
Rhinos 15 : 9 Warriors
Kigezi Silverbacks 9 : 154 Pirates
Walukuba 14 : 27 Mongers
Ladies
Kigezi Queens 0 : 81 Avengers
She Wolves 13 : 15 EWES
Nile Rapids 12 : 16 Panthers
The autumn air hung heavy over Kyadondo Rugby Grounds because the defending champions Heathens launched their title defence within the prestigious Uganda Cup.
They confronted off in opposition to the spirited Impis of Makerere and, regardless of a rocky early begin, emerged victorious.
The Impis struck first—two penalty kicks gave them a 6‑0 lead after a foul within the opening exchanges.
However Heathens refused to panic.
Veteran Michael Wokorach broke the impasse with the primary strive for Heathens, although fullback Joseph Oyet missed the conversion.
Quickly after, Michael Amollo powered over for a second strive, and once more Oyet’s boot mis‑fired.
When the second half started, Heathens surged forward—Aaron Ofwoyirwoth scored one other strive, but Oyet, nonetheless off‑goal, missed the conversion as soon as extra.
Then Daniel Otema grounded the ball for Heathens’ fourth strive.
At half‑time, Heathens led 10‑6, and this time Oyet lastly acquired the conversion to bolster the lead.
Impis managed one other penalty quickly after the break, however did not convert, conserving the scoreline static.
Within the dying minutes, Oyet steadied his nerves and slotted a closing attempt to conversion, sealing a 29‑6 triumph for Heathens.
In the meantime, on the similar venue, battle‑hardened Buffaloes constructed an imposing 22‑7 half‑time lead and went on to crush their opponents 63‑7.
Historically, the Uganda Cup marks the beginning of Uganda rugby’s season.
Nonetheless, final yr’s competitors was postponed because of funding points, a disruption that compelled golf equipment to adapt—one of many causes the Heathens got here into this defence refreshed and decided.
With 20 males’s and seven girls’s groups set to participate this yr, the stage is about for an additional memorable chapter—with the Heathens choosing up precisely the place they left off.
Photograph Credit: Batanudde John
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