KOBs Rugby Club gets new leadership
Rutagwera has outlined three key priorities: restoring the club’s winning form, improving relations with the Uganda Rugby Union, and enhancing financial stability.
KCB KOBS EXECUTIVE L-R: Simon Kasito (Vice Chairman), Muriel Atai (Treasurer), Richard Mutabazi(Secretary ) Darren Rutagwera (Chairman) Edrine Sempebwa (Players Rep) and Brian Odongo (Director of Rugby pose for a photo after the AGM. PHOTO: Johnson Were
The Rugby Championship league kicks off on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with six fixtures lined up across the country.
The headline clash will see the Stanbic Black Pirates face the KCB KOBs Rugby Club at Kings Park Arena in Bweyogerere, a fixture already billed as the game to watch.
For the Kampala Old Boys (KOBs), the new season begins under fresh leadership. Darren Rutagwera was elected chairman, replacing Dr. Living Stone Lugya at an assembly held at NOB View Hotel. The transition signals a renewed push to restore competitiveness on the pitch while strengthening the club’s long-term foundations.
Rutagwera has outlined three key priorities: restoring the club’s winning form, improving relations with the Uganda Rugby Union, and enhancing financial stability.
“Our focus is on improving performance by strengthening the coaching structure, placing the right people in key roles, and building a balanced and competitive squad,” Rutagwera said.
He will be deputised by Simon Kasito, with Richard Mutabazi serving as Secretary and Muriel Atai as Treasurer. Edwin Ssempebwa represents the players, while former captain Brian Odongo takes charge as Director of Rugby, tasked with guiding the club’s technical direction and instilling a winning mentality.
Founded in 1963, KOBs remain one of Uganda’s most decorated rugby clubs, boasting 13 premiership titles, nine Uganda Cup triumphs, and multiple National 7s championships.
Beyond the Pirates–KOBs showdown, the opening day features a full slate of fixtures. The Black Pearls face the Ewes in the women’s game at 2pm. Elsewhere, Walukuba meet Mongers, Impis host Warriors, Heathens take on newcomers Kakira Simba, Rhinos battle Victoria Sharks, and Jinja Hippos clash with Buffaloes.
League fixtures
Saturday January 7th 2026
Kings Park Arena-Bweyogerere
Men:
Pirates v Kobs,4pm
Women:
Black Pearls v Ewes,2pm
In Jinja:
Walukuba v Mongers ,4pm
At Grave Yard Makerere
Impis v Warriors,4pm
At Kyadondo:
Heathens v Kakira,4pm
Legends:
Rhinos v Victoria Sharks,4pm
Ruck Yard:
Hippos v Buffaloes,4pm