Rugby: Pirates fall short in title chase
Feb 26, 2017
Pirates defeated Kobs 18-12
Heathens 27 Rhinos 16
Buffaloes 20 Rams 13
Pirates 18 Kobs 12
Warriors 27 Impis 17
Despite defeating Kobs 18-12 on Saturday at Legends Rugby club, the Pirates failed to score four tries that would help them secure a bonus point to keep them in the title race.
The result allowed Heathens start early celebrations for winning the Nile Special Premier Rugby League title with two games to go.
To win the league, Heathens thumped Rhinos 27-16.
Heathens (67pts) are now 11points ahead of second placed Buzz Pirates (56pts) and will play their remaining two games against Pirates on Friday and Kobs the following Saturday as they wait to be crowned.
"I'm very happy to see that we have won this league with two games in hand, but it is not yet over because our focus is now on the unbeaten record" Heathens coach Athio Muhammad stated.
"I just commend the boys for the dedication and urge them to stay focused because we still have two games which we must win" Athio added.
Rhinos put up good fight to get a 13-10 half time lead, but broke down after a yellow card to James Okello to concede two tries courtesy of Romano Ogwal and Kenya international Vincent Mose to hand Heathens a 27-16 win.
Earlier on Lawrence Ssebuliba and Allan Otim scored a try each as Aaron Ofoirwoth added a penalty and two conversions. Scot Oluoch managed a try and Kevin Makmot scored three penalties and a conversion for Rhinos.
In the other game, Warriors edged Impis 27-17 and Buffaloes defeated Rams 20-13.