Nile Special Rugby Premiership
Saturday, 4pm
Kakira v Rhinos
Walukuba v KCB KOBs
Buffaloes v Impis
Mongers v Victoria
Warriors v Pirates
Hippos v Heathens
Just days after uncertainty forced them to forfeit a fixture, the Kakira Simbas return to action with renewed belief as they host the Rhinos in Jinja, where the battle for survival in the Nile Special Rugby Premiership is reaching boiling point.
Off-field struggles had threatened to derail the Simbas’ campaign, but a timely financial intervention from the Uganda Rugby Union has steadied the ship. With part of their outstanding dues cleared, the mood in camp has shifted from frustration to focus ahead of a defining stretch of matches.
Coach Saidi Atibu confirmed the turnaround, emphasizing that his side is now fully committed to finishing the season strongly, starting with a high-stakes encounter against the Rhinos. With clashes against Impis and Warriors also looming, the Simbas are targeting a safer position in the relegation play-offs, with ninth place firmly in sight.
The Rhinos fixture carries added significance, as results among the struggling sides are likely to shape the entire relegation picture. With margins so tight, every point could prove decisive in determining who survives and who drops.
Elsewhere, the race across the table remains just as intense. Walukuba Barbarians host KCB-KOBs in a fixture crucial for the visitors’ ambitions of climbing the standings, while Pirates look to capitalize on Buffaloes’ tricky outing against Impis at Kyadondo.
Mongers and Victoria Sharks face off in a contest with top-four implications, each aiming to secure a favourable playoff path.
Meanwhile, in another Jinja encounter, Hippos take on Heathens, with the latter eager to rediscover consistency after an uneven campaign.
As the season edges toward its climax, every fixture now carries weight—whether in the fight for the title, playoff positioning, or the desperate scramble to avoid relegation.
