Bweyogerere-based rugby club Black Pirates emerged champions of the Rujumba 7s circuit, the second stop of the 2026 Uganda Rugby 7s Series.
They successfully defended their home ground at Kings Park Arena, while Nile Rapids RFC clinched their second consecutive trophy in the women’s competition.
The Rujumba 7s, a two-day event held on August 1st and 2nd, brought together 12 men’s and 8 women’s teams to compete for series points and tournament dominance, following pool stage qualifications.
In the men’s final, defending champions Black Pirates edged out the most successful rugby club in the country, Heathens, 26–24 in a thrilling clash to lift the trophy.
“There’s a saying that the P in Pirates stands for Pressure. It hasn’t been easy, but I am glad we pulled it off. The boys knew the task at hand and took it one game at a time,” said Black Pirates Captain Alex Aturinda.
Heathens playmaker Malcolm Okello was crowned the male Most Valuable Player, while Unity Namulala bagged the female accolade.
In the women’s final, Nile Rapids faced off against the Thunderbirds once again, securing a 15–10 victory to successfully defend their title.
“This trophy means that we are being rewarded for our hard work. It didn’t just start this year or last year, but over the previous years when we were being beaten. The fans should expect more good rugby from Rapids,” said Nile Rapids Captain Tina Akello.
The Kyadondo 7s will be the next stop on the Uganda Rugby 7s circuit, hosted at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds from August 22nd to 23rd, 2026, by Heathens.
