Pirates crowned rugby league champions

Nile Special Rugby League results

Kobs 12 Pirates 27

The Black Pirates beat their hosts Betway Kobs to be crowned the Nile Special Premier Rugby League champions.

Kobs took a 5-0 lead with  a try by Justin Kimono, but Pirates replied in the same way with two tries from inspirational captain Marvin Odongo and a penalty by Joel Anguyo to take 13-5 lead.

Kobs fought back, but all was in vain as Pirates put up a fantastic defensive display ending the first half 13-5.

In the second half, Pirates mounted more pressure, getting a try courtesy of Timothy Odongo and conversion by former Rugby Cranes flyhalf and lead kicker Joel Kimuli before Joel Anguyo  added  two Penalties to put Pirates in a comfortable 27-5 lead.

Kobs fought back and managed to get a try courtesy of team captain Brian Asaba and conversion by Conrad Mukwaya, but it was not enough to stop pirates from getting their second league win against Kobs.