The Heathens stormed to victory at the Buffaloes 7s, the final leg of the 2025 Uganda 7s series, with a 17-10 triumph over the Black Pirates in a rain-soaked final at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.
Having missed out on titles in previous legs, the Heathens came into the Buffaloes 7s determined to leave a mark and they did so in style.
Their campaign began in the Cup quarterfinals, where they tore through Kampani Eagles 24-12, showing intent with clinical finishing and solid defense.
In the semifinals, they faced a spirited Hippos side but rose to the occasion, outmuscling them 24-14 to reach the final for the first time in this year’s series.
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The final itself was a battle of nerves, grit, and composure. Playing under steady drizzle, the Heathens kept their cool, exploiting gaps in the Pirates’ defense to open up an early lead.
Despite a late fightback from the Pirates, the Heathens held on firmly to seal a 17-10 victory, crowning themselves Buffaloes 7s champions and closing the season on a high.
Day Two Fixtures – 2025 Buffaloes 7s
Challenge Trophy Quarterfinals
Buffaloes 20-7 Gulu City Falcons
Rams 27-5 Entebbe Jaguars
Juba Eagles 20-12 Mukwano Hawks
Mongers 22-7 Kyambogo
Cup Quarterfinals
Hippos 7-5 Elgon Wolves
Heathens 24-12 Kampani Eagles
Black Pirates 26-14 Kobs
Walukuba Barbarians 5-20 Rhinos
Semis
13th place
Gulu City Falcons Entebbe Jaguars
Mukwano Hawks Kyambogo
Challenge Trophy semis
Buffaloes 24-7 Rams
Juba Eagles 12-17 Mongers
Fifth-place semis
Elgon Wolves 12-31 Kampani Eagles
KOBS 7-33 Walukuba
Cup Semis
Hippos 14-24 Heathens
Black Pirates 17-12 Rhinos
Finals
13th place
Gulu City Falcons vs Munoko Hawks
Challenge Trophy
Buffaloes 7-19 Mongers
Fifth place
Kampani 0-24 Walukuba
Third place
Hippos Rhinos
Cup final
Heathens 17-10 Black Pirates
