Warriors, Pirates, win rugby league games

Nile Special rugby league results:

Rhinos 13 Warriors 18

Man of the match
Norbert Okenyi (Warriors)

Kobs 38 Rams 0

Pirates 6 Buffaloes 5
Nathan Bwambale (Pirates)

Pirates and Warriors emerged winners on Saturday in the Nile Special Premier Rugby League games at Legends Kampala Rugby Club.

Their was a shocking results in the first game as Ezee Money Rhinos hopes of finishing the Nile Special Premier rugby league in the top three suffered a big upset after  18-13 defeat by Mutoni Warriors.

Norbert Okenyi managed two tries before Gabriel Aredo added a try and penalty to hand Warriors an 18-13 win over highly rated Rhinos.

Buffaloes player in Red wins a line out during their league against Pirates. Pirates won 16-5.PHOTO By JOHNSON WERE

Jimmy Musiitwa and James Okello managed a try each for Rhinos and Ivan Kidero added a penalty but that was not enough to save Herbert Wafula's boys from a home humiliation.

In the games of the weekend, Betway Kobs smashed Rams 38-0 to maintain their lead on the table standing as they chase the title this year.

In the second game of the day at Legends Rugby Club, Buzz Pirates were 16-5 winners over their Kyadondo opponents Toyota Buffaloes.

Rhinos players in Green battle for the ball with Warriors players. Warriors won 18-13.PHOTO BY JOHNSON WERE

Ivan scored a penalty, David Ottwi managed a drop goal, Conrad Wanyama a penalty and Musa Muwonge a try.

Meanwhile eight fans won fully funded complimentary tickets to watch the Rugby Cranes against Kenya, Zimbabwe and Namibia in the Elgon Cup and in the CAR Tier1 A fixtures.

Some of the winners of the tickets to watch the different Rugby Cranes Games pause for a picture with Nile Breweries brand manager Isaac Ssekasi. PHOTO BY JOHNSON WERE

Some winners will watch Uganda vs Kenya Elgon cup at home, others will watch Kenya vs Uganda game in Nairobi, Other Zimbabwe vs Uganda in Harare and others Uganda vs Namibia in Kampala.

Nile Breweries Brand Manager Isaac Ssekasi said that the idea of is all about appreciating the Nile brand's fans who have supported Nile special for all years and Uganda rugby.