Rugby: Panthers vow to beat Thunderbirds

By Johnson Were

Friday

Warriors v Impis

Saturday

Women:

Thunderbirds v Black Panthers, 2:30pm

At Kyadondo.

Men
Mongers v Pirates, 4:30pm

At House of Pain ground Entebbe

Rhinos v Heathens 2:30pm

Kobs v Buffaloes, 4:30pm

Despite losing four players to Mama of Dubai, Black Panthers have vowed to put up a fight against their rivals Thunderbirds when they meet on Saturday in the women league at Kyadondo Rugby Club.

Panthers under the captainship of Charlotte Mudoola suffered 43-5, 30-8 and 28-0 defeats in the past three engagements.

“We are traveling for the Dubai 7s where we shall be featuring for the Mama side, but am confident with the schools breaking off, we shall have a good squad that will get a win,” club official Irene Namapii stated.

Former team captain Brenda Kayiyi, Irene Namapii, centre/winger Helen Buteme and Emma Oroma have traveled to Dubai to feature for the Mama side in the Dubai 7s women category championship.

Meanwhile in the Nile Special Premier Rugby League Sadolin Mongers host Pirates at the House of Pain Entebbe on Saturday.

Both defending champion Kobs and Uganda Cup holders Heathens have lost points at the House pain and it’s a big test for Pirates.

Heathens are on top of the table with 17 points, three ahead of second and third placed Kobs and Rhinos.

Pirates (6pts), Warriors (4pts) and Impis (4Pts) are struggling in the relegation zone.