Heathens Partying Delayed

Kobs 12 Pirates 8Heathens v Rhino - postponedImpis v Nile - postponedThe MTN Heathens Rugby Football Club will have to wait a few more days for their first Bell Lager Rugby League championship in eight years after their game against Rhino was postponed on Saturday, reports Kalungi Kabuye.Rhino’s captain John Musoke said he could not raise enough players for the team following a spate of injuries and the unavailability of others.“Some of our players are injured, and others are out of town so we cannot raise a full team right now,” Musoke said. “We asked Heathens for a postponement and they agreed.”Meanwhile, six-time champions Underwriter Kobs edged Black Pirates 12-8 in an ill-tempered game at Kampala RFC grounds.Referee Dennis Odongkara failed to take control of the game, causing frustration among players. Several fights broke out but the referee ignored them. In the process Pirates’ Athiyo Nyango suffered a concussion after a tackle by Kobs’ Gama Faisal. He was later taken to hospital.Simon Wakabi had a try and a conversion, and Nathan Wasolo added another for the Kobs. Herbert Wafula had a drop goal and Ronnie Mabonga a try for Pirates.Ends