The 2025 Uganda National 7s Series standings remain tight after the sixth round in Kabale, where Buffaloes were crowned men’s champions and Thunderbirds reigned in the women’s category.
In the men’s competition, Walukuba Barbarians continue to lead the overall table with 116 points despite losing 14-12 to Buffaloes in the Kabale final.
Buffaloes Close In on Walukuba in Uganda National 7s
Buffaloes, who have now won two upcountry legs in Gulu and Kabale, climb to second place on 107 points and remain in contention for the overall crown. Heathens sit third with 95 points, while Black Pirates are close behind in fourth on 90.
Rhinos are fifth on 76, KOBs sixth with 74, while Hippos sit seventh on 62. Rams and Mongers are tied on 52, Eagles follow with 48, Elgon Wolves stand at 43, and Gulu City Falcons remain bottom with 24.
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The Buffaloes now head back to Kyadondo, where they will host the Buffaloes 7s the last leg of the circuit. With two upcountry wins in Gulu and Kabale, plus a final in Entebbe, Buffaloes have put themselves firmly in contention.
For them to claim the grand prize, they must win their home circuit and hope Walukuba slip to sixth place or lower.
Uganda National 7s Women’s Standings Heat Up
In the women’s standings, Thunderbirds stretched their lead after their Kabale triumph and now top the table with 118 points.
Avengers are second with 102, Walukuba Titans follow in third on 94, while Black Pearls and Nile Rapids share fourth with 86 apiece.
She Wolves are just behind in sixth with 85.
With one leg to go, Walukuba Barbarians and Thunderbirds remain favourites, but the Buffaloes and Avengers still have a mathematical chance to shake up the final standings.
Uganda National 7s Series standings
Men’s Standings
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Walukuba Barbarians – 116 pts
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Buffaloes – 107 pts
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Heathens – 95 pts
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Pirates – 90 pts
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Rhinos – 76 pts
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KOBs – 74 pts
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Hippos – 62 pts
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Rams – 52 pts
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Mongers – 52 pts
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Eagles – 48 pts
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Elgon Wolves – 43 pts
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Gulu City Falcons – 24 pts
Women’s Standings
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Thunderbirds – 118 pts
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Avengers – 102 pts
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Walukuba Titans – 94 pts
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Black Pearls – 86 pts
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Nile Rapids – 86 pts
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She Wolves – 85 pts
