Kobs proved too good for Ezee Money Rhinos on Saturday as the side secured victory to keep in contention for the title they won last season.
Tries from Derrick Tukwasibwe, Scott Oluoch, Brian Odong and Emmanuel Echodu handed the defending champions their fifth win in six ahead of their postponed fixture against Heathens.
Ezee Money Rhinos had only one man on the score sheet — Kevin Makmot who kicked through three penalties for nine match day points.
Although Rhinos lacked the power to directly punch holes in the Kob’s back-line, Kevin Makmot opened the accounts for the home team, banking in a trio of penalties before Derrick Tukwasibwe dived over to reduce the gap.
Rhinos coach John Musoke took matters in his own hands playing due to the absence of prop Martial Tchumkam though by the time he came on in the second half, Kobs had already made the damage.
Kob’s James Ijiongat failed to convert his first attempt, kicking wide following Oluoch’s try off a scrum down, but he later kicked through for a penalty and a conversion for Brian Odong’s try.
Kobs Adnan Mutebi featured along Keith Seruyange as replacements, and were good enough to command closure of the gaps as Rhinos turned rampant in the dying minutes. James Ijiongat was once again on the counter attack but Rhinos were gifted a kick away amidst the interception.
Rhinos could not respond despite the proximity to the try line in scrum eventually succumbing to second loss in a row.
Elsewhere, Micheal Wokorach’s try brace and brother Phillip Wokorach’s three penalties inspired Heathens to victory against Toyota Buffaloes. Heathens also kept themselves in the title race despite conceding Alfred Bijik’s try, two penalties and one conversion by Kevin Keremundu.
Pirates also ambushed Impis in Makerere, thrashing the University side 11-31, their sixth loss in seven matches so far played.
FACTS
Impis have lost two consecutive matches at home.
Heathens and Kobs have only lost once each.
Kobs have gone four matches unbeaten since week two.
Toyota Buffaloes have lost four matches out of seven played.
Uganda Rugby Premiership Week 7 Saturday Results:
Ezee Money Rhinos 9-25 Kobs
Impis 11-31 Pirates
Heathens 21-13 Toyota Buffaloes
Mutoni Warriors 13-26 Sadolin Mongers
