The stage is set for the Uganda Rugby Premiership semi-finals after Impis, Buffaloes, Heathens and Black Pirates secured their places in the last four following an entertaining quarter-final round.
The first semi-final will be played on Saturday, June 6 at Makerere Grounds, where Impis will host Buffaloes. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m.
The second semi-final will take place on Sunday, June 7 at Kyadondo Rugby Club, with Heathens facing Black Pirates in another highly anticipated encounter. Kick-off is also set for 4:00 p.m.
Black Pirates booked their place in the semi-finals in emphatic fashion, shutting out Walukuba Barbarians 28-0 in a dominant quarter-final display for a 76-6 aggregate win.
Impis also impressed as they secured their semi-final berth with a commanding 42-33 victory over KOBs.
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At Kyadondo, Heathens survived a stern test against Victoria Sharks. In a closely contested affair, Heathens edged Sharks 20-18 to progress to the final four bagging a 26-19 aggregate.
ToBuffaloes had arguably the toughest route to the semi-finals. Their quarter-final clash against Mongers ended in a 21-21 draw, but Buffaloes advanced after emerging victorious on aggregate with a 43-39 scoreline.
With a place in the Uganda Rugby Premiership final at stake, the four remaining teams will now battle for supremacy in what promises to be an exciting semi-final weekend.
Uganda Rugby Premiership Semi-final fixtures
Saturday, June 6
Impis vs Toyota Buffaloes – 4:00 p.m. – Makerere Grounds
Sunday, June 7
Heathens vs Black Pirates – 4:00 p.m. – Kyadondo Rugby Club
