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Stanbic Pirates take control as Heathens face uphill battle in semis

Stanbic Pirates take control as Heathens face uphill battle in

Stanbic Black Pirates moved a step closer to the Rugby Premiership final after defeating rivals Heathens in the first leg of their semi-final at Kyadondo Rugby Ground, leaving the hosts with a 12-point deficit to overturn in next weekend’s return fixture. The Pirates combined disciplined defence and clinical finishing to secure a valuable advantage ahead of the decisive second leg …

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Stanbic Black Pirates Sink Heathens to Take Control of Semi-Final Tie

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KYADONDO: The Stanbic Pirates secured a crucial victory over fierce rivals, Heathens at Kyadondo Rugby Ground in the first leg of the rugby league championship semi-finals, leaving the hosts with a 12-point deficit to make up during next weekend’s return fixture.Pirates opened the scoring through Eric Mulamula, before William Nkore added a penalty to extend the visitors’ advantage. The first …

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How will rugby bear the pain of losing Pirates’ Gongodyo?

How will rugby bear the pain of losing Pirates Gongodyo

Sydney Gongodyo The late Sydney Gongodyo, the Rugby Cranes and Black Pirates forward was laid to rest yesterday in his home district of Bulambuli. At the age of 27, Gongodyo died on Friday, June 5, as a result of injuries he suffered, following a mob attack on him in Bukoto. Gongodyo, who left behind a one-year-old son and a wife …

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Stanbic Black Pirates eye regional rugby crown

Stanbic Black Pirates eye regional rugby crown

For decades, Ugandan rugby clubs have chased the elusive dream of regional dominance. Now, the Stanbic Black Pirates stand on the brink of history. The Pirates have unveiled a strong 26-man squad for Saturday (May 30)’s Enterprise Cup final against Kenya’s Kabras Sugar RFC in Nairobi, a contest that represents far more than silverware. It is a defining moment for …

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