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Kampala 7s Round 1: Ugandan teams floored as kenyan teams pick wins

Strathmore Leos huddle in Embu 7s. PHOTO/ Embu 7s/ Faceook

Kenyan clubs made an emphatic statement in the first round of day one of the inaugural Kampala 7s, overpowering their Ugandan counterparts in a thrilling display of sevens rugby at Kings Park Arena in Bweyogerere, Uganda.

KAMPALA 7s ROUND 1

The first round saw Ugandan teams struggling as Kenyan sides dominated, with Strathmore Leos and Nondescripts registering convincing wins over Mongers 34–07 and Buffaloes 22–07 respectively.

Uganda’s KOBs suffered a heavy 40–00 defeat to fellow local side Emerging Cranes, while another home giant, Heathens, went down 24–07 to South Africa’s All Stars.

In one of the few Ugandan victories, Rams edged out Warriors 15–07. However, hosts Black Pirates were handed a tough 32–00 loss by invitational team Shogun in a disappointing start to their campaign.

EDITOR’S PICKS:

The 12-team competition, which is being held for the first time, runs from May 31 to June 1 and has been divided into three pools.

Pool A is headlined by hosts Black Pirates, who are joined by Lifeguard Rams, Warriors, and invitational side Shogun Rugby.

Kampala 7s Pool B features Ugandan giants Heathens and KOBs, alongside Emerging Cranes and the SA All Stars.

Kampala 7s Pool C brings together Buffaloes, Mongers, and Kenyan sides Strathmore Leos and Nondescripts (Nondies).

Kampala 7s Round 1 Results:

Match 1: Mongers 07–34 Strathmore Leos

Match 2: Buffaloes 07–22 Nondescripts

Match 3: KOBs 00–40 Emerging Cranes

Match 4: Heathens 07–24 SA All Stars

Match 5: Rams 15–07 Warriors

Match 6: Black Pirates 00–32 Shogun

Kampala Round 2 Fixtures:

Match 7 (11:44 AM): Mongers vs Nondescripts

Match 8 (12:06 PM): Buffaloes vs Strathmore Leos

Match 9 (12:28 PM): KOBs vs SA All Stars

Match 10 (12:50 PM): Heathens vs Emerging Cranes

Match 11 (1:12 PM): Rams vs Shogun

Match 12 (1:34 PM): Black Pirates vs Warriors

Kampala Round 3 Fixtures:

Match 13 (2:50 PM): Strathmore Leos vs Nondescripts

Match 14 (3:12 PM): Buffaloes vs Mongers

Match 15 (3:34 PM): Emerging Cranes vs SA All Stars

Match 16 (3:56 PM): Heathens vs KOBs

Match 17 (4:18 PM): Warriors vs Shogun

Match 18 (4:40 PM): Black Pirates vs Rams

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