Kololo S.S were crowned 2014 U19 schools rugby Super 8 champions at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds on Saturday, following their impressive display in the finals.
Kololo S.S who were participating as new comers edged two time and defending champions Hana Mixed, in a very crucial encounter that ended; Hana 10:11 Kololo.
Hana Mixed’s Kevin Keremundu had the crowds on their feet, when he crossed the try line, putting them ahead in the first half.
Coach Robert Seguya’s Hana Mixed who were more tactically organised maintained their lead, staving off challenges when Kololo S.S pressed on into their half.
Eventually, concentration lapses cost them, when their 10:03 lead, was reduced after James Ijongat’s penalty.
Kololo S.S continued to pile more pressure in the second half, keeping the Hana Mixed back-line with in touching distance from their uprights and it later paid off with the last try of the game, Kololo’s Allan Omoding sending the crowds into wild celebrations as they ran into the field of play.
Kololo S.S, who were later awarded the trophy rewrote history, becoming the second one time secondary school winner after St.Mary College Kisubi in 2009.
On the other hand, Hana Mixed also joined Kyambogo College, and St.Mary’s Kisubi as the only rugby schools champions that have not successfully defended the title, to winning back to back since 1996.
U19 Rugby Super 8 Final Result
Hana Mixed S.S 10:11 Kololo S.S
