Impis produced the shock of the weekend after edging former champions Heathens 16–10 at the Makere Grounds, famously known as the Graveyard, in a thrilling Uganda Rugby Premiership Week Two encounter.
Man of the Match Darren Aine was the architect of the famous victory, slotting in two early penalties to give Impis a 6–0 advantage. Heathens responded with a converted try to move ahead 7–6 before adding a penalty to stretch their lead to 10–6 at the break.
Aine returned after halftime with his third successful kick to cut the gap to a single point. Moments later, he sealed the upset in spectacular fashion, racing clear from his own half to score Impis’ only try of the match. Robert Ssentongo added the conversion as Impis held on for a historic win.
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At Kyadondo, Victoria Sharks battled to a hard-fought 10–10 draw against Kobs. Kenyan international Paul Mutsami was named Most Valuable Player after a commanding performance for the hosts, who were bolstered by Kenyan quartet Humphrey Asiligwa, Warren Kamadi and Israel Makokha.
Elsewhere in the men’s category, Mongers powered past Rhinos 28–14, Walukuba overwhelmed Warriors 29–0, Hippos defeated Kakira 23–10, while Pirates edged Buffaloes 23–17 in a closely contested fixture.
UGANDA RUGBY PREMIERSHIP
WOMEN | 14TH FEB
Ewes 05–27 Avengers
She Wolves 00–24 Thunderbirds
Panthers 11–36 Black Pearls
MEN | 14TH FEB
Impis 16–10 Heathens
Mongers 28–14 Rhinos
Warriors 00–29 Walukuba
Kakira 10–23 Hippos
Victoria Sharks 10–10 KCB Kobs
Buffaloes 17–23 Pirates
