The 2024 Uganda 7s Series final round-Rujumba 7s day one was off to a flying start with Heathens and Pirates registering 100% records in matches played at the King’s Park Arena, Bweyogerere.
Heathens, the most successful rugby club in the competition’s history with eleven titles began the day by humbling Elgon Wolves 43-00 as Rhinos got a 20-00 walkover over Impis RFC, Walukuba managed a 48-12 win over Rams, Buffaloes stun Juba Eagles 31-00.
Mongers beat Warriors 24-07 while Kobs won 61-00 over Kisubi Pacers, Hippos defeated Sailors 26-21 and tries from Roy Kizito who scored two same to Haruna Muhamad, Paul Bogota, Allan Karuhanga, Isaac Jaden and Timothy Kisiga who made three conversions enabled Pirates to seal a 41-00 win over Jaguars.
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In the second round Heathens continued bullying opponents this time thrashing Sailors 31-00, Elgon Wolves managed a 19-17 win over Hippos whereas Rhinos defeated Jaguars 29-05.
Pirates thrashed Impis 52-00, Walukuba Barbarians defeated Juba Eagles 24-00, Buffaloes beat 14-12, Mongers recorded a 52-00 huge win over Kisubi pacers whereas Mbarara 7s Kobs were handed a 12-5 defeat by Warriors.
Round three had exciting results with Sailors managing their first win of the day by defeating Elgon Wolves 28-14 and in a thrilling encounter Pirates beat Rhinos 24-07 handing them their first defeat.
In the only draw of the day, Impis registered a 12-12 draw over Jaguars as Heathens recorded their third straight win by edging out Hippos 21-00.
Tries from Liam Walker, Meddi Abdallah and a Conversion from Walker did not help the Buffaloes seal a win in their last game of the day as they suffered a 17-12 defeat over Walukuba Barbarians.
Kobs managed a 17-5 win over Mongers, Rams beat Juba Eagles 26-05 while in the last match of the day Warriors defeated the Kisubi Pacers 14-07.
The grand finale of the 2024 Uganda 7s series continues on Sunday with the title race between Heathens and Pirates heating up, the second day of the Rujumba 7s promises to be an entertaining day where the overall winner will be crowned.
Rujumba 7s Day 1 results
Round 1
Heathens 43:00 Elgon Wolves
Hippos 26:21 Sailors
Rhinos 20:0 Impis
Pirates 41:00 Jaguars
Walukuba 48:12 Rams
Buffaloes 31:00 Juba Eagles
Mongers 24:07 Warriors
Kobs 61:00 Kisubi Pacers
Round 2
Heathens 31:00 Sailors
Hippos 17:19 Elgon Wolves
Rhinos 29:05 Jaguars
Pirates 52:00 Impis
Walukuba 24:00 Juba Eagles
Buffaloes 14:12 Rams
Mongers 52:00 Kisubi Pacers
Kobs 5:12 Warriors
Round 3
Elgon Wolves 14-28 Sailors
Rhinos 07-24 Pirates
Impis 12-12 Jaguars
Heathens 21-00 Hippos
Kobs 17-05 Mongers
Rams 26-05 Juba Eagles
Walukuba 17-12 Buffaloes
Warriors 14-07 Kisubi Pacers
