Rhinos, Kobs, Mongers, and Walukuba advance after impressive Gulu 7s Day 1

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The 2025 Gulu 7s, the second leg of the 2025 Uganda 7s Series, kicked off on August 9 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium with a thrilling day of action that saw Rhinos, Kobs, Mongers, and Walukuba Barbarians topping their pools to advance to the knockout stage.

In Pool A, Walukuba Barbarians stunned defending series champions Black Pirates 14-12 in their last match after a 31-26 win over Gulu City Falcons in their second one, having earlier blanked Black Arrows 26-0.

They finished on a perfect nine points, joined in the quarterfinals by Pirates, who secured second with seven points. Gulu City Falcons and Black Arrows finished last in the pool.

Pool B produced a tight contest, with Kobs and Eagles both advancing. Kobs, unbeaten with two wins and a draw, earned eight points after hammering invitational side Lira Big Boys 50-0 before edging Rams 12-0 then drew 05-05 with Heathens in their last match. Eagles, who stunned Heathens 12-10 in their second match of the day finished second with seven points. Heathens were third on six points, while Lira Big Boys failed to register a win.

Mongers were the class act in Pool C, sweeping all three matches for nine points, including a gritty 5-0 victory over Buffaloes in their pool decider.

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Buffaloes claimed second place with seven points, Hippos came third, and invitational side Lira Bulls ended winless.

Pool D saw Rhinos and Rams locked in a 7-7 draw in their head-to-head, but Rhinos’ better points difference earned them first place. Both advanced with eight points, while Elgon Wolves and Kitgum Lions were finished last in the pool.

With the knockout stage set for August 10, the top seeds will be aiming to convert their strong starts into silverware in Gulu.

The men’s Cup quarterfinal line-up at the Gulu 7s will see KOBs face Buffaloes, Walukuba Barbarians take on Rams, Rhinos meet Pirates, and Mongers clash with Eagles in what promises to be a thrilling knockout stage.

2025 Gulu 7s – Day One Results

Round One
Rams 17–12 Elgon Wolves
Rhinos 10–00 Kitgum Lions
Mongers 14–12 Hippos
Buffaloes 41–00 Lira Bulls
Kobs 12–00 Eagles
Heathens 41–00 Lira Big Boys
Pirates 14–12 Gulu City Falcons
Walukuba Barbarians 26–00 Black Arrows

Women
She Wolves 12–19 Black Pearls
Walukuba Titans 47–00 Gulu Sprinters
Avengers 38–00 Nile Rapids
Thunderbirds 24–00 Kitgum Queens

Round Two
Rams 12–07 Kitgum Lions
Rhinos 19–14 Elgon Wolves
Mongers 32–00 Lira Bulls
Buffaloes 19–17 Hippos
Kobs 50–00 Lira Big Boys
Eagles 12–10 Heathens
Pirates 42–05 Black Arrows
Walukuba Barbarians 31–26 Gulu City Falcons

Women
She Wolves 47–00 Gulu Sprinters
Walukuba Titans 17–00 Black Pearls
Avengers 22–07 Kitgum Queens
Thunderbirds 50–00 Nile Rapids

Round Three
Elgon Wolves 24–00 Kitgum Lions
Rhinos 07–07 Rams
Hippos 40–00 Lira Bulls
Buffaloes 00–05 Mongers
Eagles 78–00 Lira Big Boys
Heathens 05–05 Kobs
Gulu City Falcons 31–07 Black Arrows
Pirates 05–26 Walukuba Barbarians

Men’s Cup Quarterfinals

KOBs vs Buffaloes

Walukuba Barbarians vs Rams

Rhinos vs Pirates

Mongers vs Eagles