The Kobs and Hippos delivered standout performances on the first day of the Gulu 7s at Pace War Memorial Stadium, each securing three round wins to advance to the quarter-finals.
Kobs and Hippos in Day 1
In the opening round, Kobs, competing in Group C, achieved a dominant 32-0 victory over the Lions, while the Hippos earned a 15-0 win against the Impis.
In the second round, Kobs continued their winning streak with a 24-0 win over the Wolves, and the Hippos triumphed 22-7 against the Heathens.
The third round saw Kobs edge out the Mongers 10-0 in a tightly contested match, while the Hippos showcased their strength with a commanding 31-5 victory over the Black Arrows.
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The Rhinos also advanced to the quarter-finals with three round wins.
The teams qualifying for the quarter-finals are Kobs, Hippos, Buffaloes, Heathens, Wolves, Walukuba, Pirates, and Rhinos.
Gulu 7s round 1 Results
Round 1
Rhinos 10-00 Warriors
Buffaloes 22-00 City Falcons
Mongers 00-17 Wolves
Kobs 32-00 Lions
Impis 00-15 Hippos
Heathens 34-07 Black Arrows
Walukuba 12-12 Rams
Pirates 49-00 Leopards
Round 2
Rhinos 31-00 City Falcons
Buffaloes 21-00 Warriors
Mongers 12-00 Lions
Kobs 24-00 Wolves
Impis 10-00 Black Arrows
Heathens 07-22 Hippos
Walukuba 64-00 Leopards
Pirates 10-05 Rams
Round 3
Rhinos 19-10 Buffaloes
Warriors 26-00 City Falcons
Mongers 00-10 Kobs
Wolves 22-07 Lions
Impis 00-47 Heathens
Hippos 31-05 Black Arrows
Walukuba 26-21 Pirates
Rams 54-00 Leopards
