The stage is set for a Cup Quarterfinal at the Kabale 7s after day one of intense rugby action
National 7s Circuit leaders Walukuba Barbarians will kick off the action against Rhinos at 10:10, with the Barbarians hoping to extend their dominant run while the Rhinos look to spring a surprise.
At 10:30, Black Pirates face Elgon Wolves while Buffaloes will then take on Hippos at 10:50.
Black Pirates, Heathens, league leaders Walukuba Barbarian and Buffaloes managed a 100% win record on day one of the Kabale 7s.
Black Pirates ended the day with a 38-14 win over Rams. This match saw Roy Kizito bag his second brace of the weekend as Haruna Muhammad, Ojambo Jeremiah, Allan Karuhanga and Sydney Gongodyo continued their scoring run on day one with a try each. Jones Kamiza and Haruna Muhammad added the conversions.
This saw them manage nine points on the standings to top their pool. Walukuba and Heathens won 17-10 over the Hippos and 24-14 over Elgon Wolves.
Pirates will be in the Cup quarters alongside Walukuba Barbarian, Heathens, and Buffaloes, having qualified before the final round.
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The final quarterfinal will see Heathens square off with Kampani Eagles at 11:10, with the Eagles aiming to upset one of the tournament’s seasoned sides.
Black Pirates, Heathens, league leaders Walukuba Barbarian and Buffaloes managed a 100% win record on day one of the Kabale 7s.
Kabale 7s
Round 1
Buffaloes 14:07 Rhinos
Kobs 26:12 Buddu Bears
Rams 05:20 Kampani Eagles
Pirates 38:00 Tooro Lions
Elgon Wolves 22:12 Mongers
Heathens 34:00 Kigezi Silverbacks
Hippos 35:21 Gulu City Falcons
Walukuba Barbarians 27:05 KIU Crows
Round 2
Buffaloes 31-7 Buddu Bears
Kobs 5-12 Rhinos
Rams 54-0 Tooro Lions
Pirates 29-5 Eagles
Elgon Wolves 17-0 Kigezi Silverbacks
Heathens 21-7 Mongers
Hippos 28-5 KIU Crows
Walukuba 22-10 Falcons
She Wolves vs Kigezi Queens
Thunderbirds vs Black Pearls
Avengers vs Buddu Cuppaz
Nile Rapids vs Walukuba Titans
Round 3
Rhinos 32-5 Buddu Bears
Kobs 7-24 Buffaloes
Eagles 31-12 Tooro Lions
Pirates 38-14 Rams
Mongers 24-5 Kigezi Silverbacks
Heathens 24-14 Elgon Wolves
Falcons 28-19 KIU Crows
Walukuba 17-10 Hippos
Kabale 7s Day 2
Cup Quarterfinals
10:10 Walukuba Barbarians vs Rhinos
10:30 Black Pirates vs Elgon Wolves
10:50 Buffaloes vs Hippos
11:10 Heathens vs Kampani Eagles
