The Uganda Rugby Premiership quarterfinals got underway on 16th May with a mix of commanding performances and closely contested battles, as teams took the first step in the race for semifinal qualification.
In Quarterfinal 1, Heathens secured a narrow 06–00 victory over Victoria Sharks in a tightly controlled defensive contest.
Both sides struggled to break through disciplined defensive lines, but the Heathens showed superior game management, capitalising on limited opportunities to take a crucial away win in the series following two second half penalties.
The most dominant result of the round came in QF2, where Black Pirates produced a ruthless attacking display to overpower Walukuba Barbarians 48–06.
The Pirates were in full flight from the start, punishing errors and stretching the Barbarians across the field with clinical finishing.
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In QF3, KCB Kobs showed their experience in a hard-fought 23–12 win over Impis while Buffaloes edged Plascon Mongers 22–18 in a tense encounter.
Both sides traded blows throughout the match, but Buffaloes showed composure to snatch a crucial win in a tightly balanced contest.
