The Nile Special Rugby 7’s moves to the Central Region, taking the excitement to Entebbe for the Plascon Entebbe 7’s.
The 3rd Stop takes us to a facility that hasn’t been used before for rugby purposes, the Sai Pali Institute of Technology and Management in Kawuku will host the 3rd stop of the Nile Special Uganda 7s from the 23rd to the 24th of August 2025.
Men’s Pool A this weekend will feature;
Toyota Buffaloes, Life Guard Rams, Gulu City Falcons and Warriors
Pool B Men’s (Walukuba Barbrians, KCB KOBS, Elgon Wolves and Kisubi Pacers)
Pool C (Rhinos, Stanbic Black Pirates, Hippos RFC, and Impis)
Pool D (Plascon Mongers, Kampanis Eagles, Platinum Credit Heathens, and Entebbe Jaguars)
Following the withdrawal of the Victoria Sharks, Kisubi Pacers were invited in as their replacements. Action for the Stop will be intensified as players from the Hippos Rugby Club, who had been absent from the tournament due to internal management factors announced their return to the Nile Special Uganda 7’s on the platform X with, “We are BACK – bigger, better, and stronger! Join us on this journey as we roar louder than ever. First stop Entebbe!!”
Jonan Manzi, a trustee of Hippos Rugby Club, had this to say when asked about the return of the Hippos: “The Hippos were divided, so we decided to merge the old committee with the new committee to form a new united committee. We had the support from brilliant people such as Hon. Balaam Barugahara, who brought about the peace and harmony we have now. I would like to appreciate Hon. Balaam Barugahara and the Uganda Rugby Union representatives in attendance, who all contributed to where we are now as a club. I would also like to appreciate the players, because without them uniting, we wouldn’t have gotten here.”
When asked if he had any message to send to the Hippos Fans, Jonan Manzi said, “Thanks to the fans for standing with us. You know, storms come, but never last. This weekend is going to be full of excitement and joy; it’s going to be wonderful. I would also like to thank the fans who kept coming and supporting us even through the storm. Please come this weekend, bring your friends, Family, relatives, girlfriends, boyfriends, dogs, and also your cats!”
Nile Rapids RFC will also return bigger and better following the unification move by the Hippos RFC management. They will play in Pool A with Avengers, Walukuba Titans, and Ewes RFC.
Women’s Pool B consists of Thunderbirds, Black Pearls, She Wolves, and Panthers.
Round 1 action will kickoff at 8:00 am EAT with the Kampanis Eagles playing against the Platinum Credit Heathens, Previous Stop winners Toyota Buffaloes will close off the Mens Round 1 at 10:20 am EAT playing against an invitational team Warriors RFC
Women’s action will kickoff at 10:40 am with the Black Pearls versing the Mbale based She Wolves, Women’s Round 1 will be closed with action from the Previous Stop Champions Avengers RFC taking on Ewes RFC.