{"id":8688,"date":"2026-08-25T10:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=8688"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:43:43","slug":"rams-beat-heathens-win-2026-kyadondo-7s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/rams-beat-heathens-win-2026-kyadondo-7s\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams Beat Heathens 12-10 to Win 2026 Kyadondo 7s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rams RFC completed a remarkable unbeaten campaign by defeating Platinum Credit Heathens 12-10 in the men\u2019s final of the 2026 Kyadondo 7s at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds on Sunday, August 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mulago-based club overcame defending National 7s champions Walukuba Barbarians and Black Pirates before edging hosts Heathens in a tense final. The result delivered Rams their first circuit title since 2016 and lifted them from ninth to sixth in the overall standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kyadondo event, staged on August 22-23, was the third of six scheduled stops in the 2026 Uganda Rugby 7s Series, featuring 12 core men\u2019s teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rams Produce an Unbeaten Kyadondo Campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rams entered the third stop of the National 7s Series as outsiders after finishing 11th at the opening Stone City 7s and sixth at the Rujumba 7s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They immediately demonstrated improvement with a 24-7 victory over Mongers on the opening day. Rams then earned an important draw against Black Pirates after Ryan Thierry Jjuuko kicked the ball into touch to secure two competition points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their unbeaten pool-stage performance created the platform for a memorable knockout run. Rams eliminated 2025 series champions Walukuba 22-14 before facing Pirates again in the Main Cup semifinal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Yusuf
Rams RFC\u2019s Yusuf Ssemakula and Thunderbirds RFC\u2019s Gertrude Kateesa receive the Unmatched MVP awards at the Kyadondo 7s. Courtesy photo(
Nile Special Uganda 7s Series)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Opileni and Jjuuko Inspire Semifinal Victory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rams dominated Pirates 19-5 in the semifinal. Hosanna Opileni scored a hat-trick of tries, giving Pirates\u2019 defence few opportunities to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jjuuko produced another outstanding moment from a scrum inside Pirates\u2019 22-metre area. After receiving Edrine Obbo\u2019s pass, he used two dummy switches to beat defenders and accelerate towards the wing before completing an exceptional individual try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory confirmed that Rams\u2019 group-stage draw with Pirates was not an isolated performance. They combined structured set-piece play, quick support and confident finishing to eliminate one of Uganda\u2019s strongest sevens teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semakula Decides Tight Final Against Heathens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final was much closer. Yusuf Semakula scored twice for Rams, capitalising on favourable bounces and showing the speed and awareness required to convert difficult opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawrence Ssebuliba responded with two unconverted tries for Heathens, but the hosts could not find the additional points needed to move ahead. Rams protected their narrow advantage and secured a 12-10 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semakula was named the Kyadondo 7s men\u2019s Most Valuable Player after scoring six tries across the two-day tournament, including both Rams tries in the final. According to New Vision\u2019s tournament report, coach Jude Rwakayange praised his players for executing their plan and improving at each circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Victory Means for Rams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Winning at Kyadondo represents a major step in Rams\u2019 development. Their route to the trophy included victories over Walukuba, Pirates and Heathens, three clubs with strong domestic records and considerable National 7s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kawowo Sports report confirmed that Rams climbed three positions to sixth in the standings. Rwakayange now wants his team to maintain its progress and challenge for a first overall National 7s championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, one circuit victory does not guarantee success across the remaining tournaments. Rams must reproduce their defensive discipline, fitness and knockout composure when the series moves away from Kyadondo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Thunderbirds
Women\u2019s champions Thunderbirds and men\u2019s champions Rams RFC celebrate with their trophies after winning the 2026 Kyadondo 7s. Photo Credit: Uganda Rugby Union<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thunderbirds Reclaim Women\u2019s Title<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thunderbirds defeated She Wolves 24-7 to win the women\u2019s competition. Gertrude Kateesa was named women\u2019s MVP after scoring 11 tries during the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rams and Thunderbirds each received a trophy and UGX 1 million. The event attracted 20 men\u2019s and women\u2019s clubs, highlighting the expanding competitiveness of Ugandan sevens rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rams\u2019 Kyadondo triumph was built on consistency, fearless attacking rugby and composure against established opponents. Opileni\u2019s semifinal hat-trick, Jjuuko\u2019s creativity and Semakula\u2019s decisive finishing powered their unexpected title run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official Uganda Rugby schedule<\/a> places the Lawirwodi 7s in Gulu on August 29-30. That fourth stop will show whether Rams can transform their Kyadondo breakthrough into a sustained championship challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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