Heathens, Pirates, Rhinos, Mongers win

Rams 0 Heathens 62

Rhinos 38 Warriors 13

Impis 8 Pirates 27

Mongers 35 Buffaloes 7

Gulu 7 Kobs 67

Top clubs Heathens, Pirates, Rhinos and Kobs secured victory in their opening fixtures of the 2016/2017 national rugby league on Saturday.

Hima cement Heathens smashed Rams 62-0 at Kyadondo with Kenneth Okogo, Allan Otimu scoring two tries each while Kenyan international Vicent Mose added a try.

In Gulu, visiting Betway Kobs had no respect for their visitors Gulu Elephant beat them by 67-7 as Rimula Rhinos beat Warriors 38-13 at Legends rugby club while Buzz Pirates defeated Impis 27-8 at the Grave Yard ground in Makerere.

The Sadolin Mongers managed to defeat their hosts Buffaloes 35-7 at the game played at Kyadondo rugby Club on Saturday.

Mongers coach Kigongo Ssebalamu said after the game that the win was a morale boost ahead of their next fixture against Betway Kobs.

"We are now motivated to take on Betway Kobs next weekend and it is going to be a tough game for them," Kigongo said.

Joseph Bulago gave Mongers a 7-0 lead with a try and conversion by Adrian Wasswa but the hosts replied the same way with a try and conversion courtesy Robert Masendi.