Heathens have cemented their place as the most successful team in the Uganda Cup, carving their name across multiple eras on the Wall of Champions.
Since 1999, the Heathens have won an impressive number of titles with their latest triumph in 2023 reaffirming their status as the giants of Ugandan rugby.
Other clubs that have made their mark include KOBs, Black Pirates, and Pirates, all of whom have demonstrated moments of brilliance in trying to break the Heathens’ dominance.
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The KOBs, with victories in 2005, 2006, 2008, with treeble in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2019, remain their fiercest rivals, maintaining a fierce competition that fuels the Cup’s excitement.
The Black Pirates made history in 2018 when they claimed the title, ending a long wait.
Uganda Cup Champions since 1999
1999 – Heathens
2000 – Heathens
2001 – Heathens
2002 – Heathens
2003 – Heathens
2004 – Heathens
2005 – KOBs
2006 – KOBs
2007 – Pirates
2008 – KOBs
2009 – Heathens
2010 – KOBs
2011 – KOBs
2012 – KOBs
2013 – Heathens
2014 – Heathens
2015 – Heathens
2016 – Heathens
2017 – Heathens
2018 – Pirates
2019 – KOBs
2022 – Heathens
2023 – Heathens
2025 –
