Pirates braced for title as curtains come down on National Sevens at Kyadondo

When the curtains come down on the National Sevens season on Saturday, September 1 at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, Black Pirates will be crowned champions.

Pirates have a 16-point lead on the log and need to qualify from their at the Floodlights 7s tournament to complete the local title sweep.

With 136 points, 16 clear of second-placed Toyota Buffaloes, the Sea Robbers just need a couple of wins from their group of three to wrap up the title.

With the league and Uganda Cup already in the the cabin, Pirates are in line to complete a historic treble.

Meanwhile, there will be a qualifiers round for core status in the 2019 National Sevens series. The qualifier will be played among five teams; Impis, Walukuba Barbarians, Western Titans, Stallions and Kyambogo. The winner of this round will join the other 9 core teams in the 2019 season permanently.

Floodlights 7s Pools

• Pool A: Toyota Buffaloes, Shell Rimula Rhinos, Rams
• Pool B: Black Pirates, Plascon Mongers, Jinja Hippos
• Pool C: Betway Kobs, Hima Cement Heathens, Warriors
• Ladies: Thunderbirds, Black Panthers, Black Pearls, Entebbe Ladies

Floodlights 7s Fixtures