The Uganda Rugby Premiership kicks off this weekend, with both men’s and women’s teams set to light up rugby fields across the nation.
In the men’s league, action begins at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, with six games spread across different venues. Pirates will take on Walukuba at King’s Park Arena, while Hippos host Buffaloes at Dam Waters in another exciting clash.
Legends Rugby Club will be the setting for a battle between KOBs and Rhinos, and at Kyadondo, Champions Heathens will face off against Warriors. Elsewhere, Eagles will lock horns with Victoria Sharks at Kitante, and Mbale will witness Elgon Wolves clashing with Mongers to complete the lineup for the day.
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The women’s league action also kicks off on the same day, with three matches scheduled for 2:00 PM. The Black Pearls will go head-to-head with Ewes at King’s Park Arena. Panthers will take on Nile Rapids at Legends, while Thunderbirds face Avengers at Kyadondo
Uganda Rugby Premiership Week 1 Fixtures
Men’s Fixtures
- Pirates vs Walukuba – King’s Park Arena, 4:00 PM
- Hippos vs Buffaloes – Dam Waters, 4:00 PM
- KOBs vs Rhinos – Legends, 4:00 PM
- Heathens vs Warriors – Kyadondo, 4:00 PM
- Eagles vs Victoria – Kitante, 4:00 PM
- Elgon Wolves vs Mongers – Mbale, 4:00 PM
Women’s Fixtures
- Black Pearls vs Ewes – King’s Park Arena, 2:00 PM
- Panthers vs Nile Rapids – Legends, 2:00 PM
- Thunderbirds vs Avengers – Kyadondo, 2:00 PM
