Walukuba Barbarians advanced to the final of the Kabale 7s after edging out Black Pirates 28-26 in a closely contested clash at Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Both sides scored four tries each, but the Barbarians converted all their tries, while the Pirates managed only three conversions, proving the difference in the end.
In the other semifinal, Buffaloes narrowly defeated Heathens 10-5 to secure their place in the final.
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Two unconverted tries were enough for the Buffaloes to book their spot in the title decider.
Kabale 7s Day 2
Challenge Trophy
Gulu City Falcons 40-12 Buddu Bears
RAMS 31-7 Kigezi Silverbacks
KOBS 20-0 KIU Crows
Mongers 15-7 Tooro Lions
Cup Quarterfinals
Walukuba 24-14 Rhinos
Pirates 36-10 Elgon Wolves
Buffaloes 12-0 Hippos
Heathens 26-12 Eagles
Semis
13th place
Buddu Bears 35-12 Kigezi Silverbacks
KIU Crows 0-20 Tooro Lions
Challenge Trophy
Gulu City Falcons 33-17 RAMS
KOBS 22-12 Mongers
Fifth place
Rhinos 15-10 Elgon Wolves
Hippos 24-7 Eagles
Cup semis
Walukuba Barbarians 28-26 Pirates
Buffaloes 10-5 Heathens
Rankings
13th place
Buddu Bears v Tooro Lions
Challenge Trophy
Gulu City vs Mongers
Fifth-place
Hippos vs Rhinos
Third place
Pirates vs Buffaloes
