Rugby Uganda Cup Results
Victoria 54 Kitgum 7
Buffaloes 105 Fort Portal 6
Kyambogo 3 Kakiira 32
Rhinos 55 Mbale Elephants 10
Walukuba 22 Rams 26
Mongers 69 Kigezi 03
The Buffaloes reminded everyone of their attacking firepower with a commanding 105-6 victory over the Fort Portal Tyrants in the Rugby Uganda Cup at Kyadondo on Saturday. Unlike their narrow tussle with KOBs, the Buffaloes exploited every opportunity against the Tyrants, showing a level of cohesion and pace that suggests they are ready to challenge for top honours in both short and long formats.
The scoreline highlighted Buffaloes’ depth, with 10 different try scorers including standout performers Meddie Abdallah and Daniel Otim, whose second-half surge left the opposition scrambling. While the result was harsh on Fort Portal, it also served as a learning experience for a team still navigating the steep curve of competitive rugby.
Elsewhere, the Victoria Sharks bounced back from consecutive defeats to the Impis and Heathens, defeating Kitgum Lions and giving the side a much-needed morale boost. The Kakiira Simbas continued their solid form with a 32-3 triumph over Amara Kyambogo, asserting their presence among the cup contenders.
The Walukuba Barbarians suffered another narrow setback in the longer format, falling 23-26 to the Rams, underlining areas that need urgent attention if they are to compete consistently.
Promising signs came from the Entebbe Mongers, who returned from a slow start to demolish the Kigezi Silverbacks 69-3, signaling their intent to climb the standings. Meanwhile, the Rhinos secured a bonus-point win over the Mbale Elephants, cementing their place in the quarterfinals.
This week’s round reinforced the unpredictability of the RU Cup, with emerging teams asserting themselves and established sides reminding everyone of their firepower. The race to the knockout stages is heating up, and with performances like Buffaloes’ demolition of Fort Portal, the competition promises more thrills ahead.
