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Results from the weekend, a mix of tough matches across various tournaments in
#UgandaRugby
:
In the
#WNSRPL
, (not sure what happened to the
@BlackPearlsRFC
vs
@EweRugby
game) the final Game Week of the season saw the
@avengers_rfc
shocked to a tough defeat against theโฆ
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Derby at El Stadia de Swampunu.
Marabustock birds Vs Thunderbirds
Debutante Peace Lekuru dodges a high tackle from opposition backliner - Karl
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Yes, tomorrow at 5:58pm ๐ฅ๐บ๐ฌ๐บ๐ฌ๐บ๐ฌ๐บ๐ฌ
#7sChallengerSeries
#SupportUgandaSevens
Tomorrow we get to enjoy such Rugby greatness made in Kenya at the World Rugby Challenger Series.
#RugbyKe
#ChallengerSeries
#Kenya7s
#Shujaa
#HSBCSVNS
#SinBinRugby
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Wishing Isaac Rujumba a very happy birthday from us all Hippos fans ๐ ๐
Hope you have a lovely day
@IsaacRujumba
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Tubade tugude mu "๐ช๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ of East Africa."
#Kitaka10s
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Even Georgia nio nio ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
#7sChallengerSeries
#RugbyKe
@smusyoka
@SamaEmme
@HipposFans
Our weak neighbours grappling for air at number 9...even Georgia is better ๐
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Grace ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ Auma ๐ฅ
With the first try for Uganda ๐บ๐ฌ
#SupportLadyCranesRugby
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๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐บ.
Congratulations Kwepicha RFC ๐
Kano kapya ๐
And thanks
@LifeguardUg
, rugby's rough, but you've got us covered ๐ฅณ
#LifeGuardRams
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Dear General
@mkainerugaba
,
We trust this message finds you in good health. As passionate fans of
#UgandaRugby
, we would like to express admiration for your support of this sport as we've seen you attend games before.
Last year, when
@Uganda_Sevens
clinched their third Africanโฆ
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๐ฆ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐ณ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ #๐๐น๐ด๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐๐บ๐ ๐
Mike Kaggwa, a Ugandan, made history in 1955 as the first black African rugby player to represent his country, playing for Uganda XV against West Kenya to raise funds for aโฆ
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Denis Etwau, listed among the 12
@Uganda_Sevens
traveling to Montevideo, Uruguay for the 2nd leg of the
#7sChallengersSeries
#SupportUgandaSevens
#SevensChallenger
#HipposTunameza
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The Eagles are coming to town, and can't wait to meet this guy ๐
#NSRC2024
#RaiseYourGame
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Happy birthday to Superstar
@WokorachPhilip
๐
More blessings, more greatness ๐ซ
#HipposTunameza
#HippoSTRONG
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Not your usual prop. I'm starting to think Kimbowa is not "alone," ๐คฃ there's a back living in this prop
#RaiseYourGame
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Tough match, incredible effort. Our
@Uganda_Sevens
players gave in their all, fought with heart. We're bursting with pride for their TURN UP.
The journey doesn't end here; we're excited to see what they have for Zimbabwe
#SupportUgandaSevens
#RugbyAfrica7s
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#EURA15s
Final
@elgonwolvesrfc
vs
@NjeruRugby
27th April at 4pm in Busamaga, Mbale
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฑ๐ญ:
๐๐น๐ด๐ผ๐ป ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐: Mbale Sports Club started life in the 1930s as part of a string of multi-sports exclusive membersโ clubs founded during theโฆ
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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐จ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐
@RugbyAfrique
has unanimously approved Uganda's proposal to host the 2024 & 2025 Editions of the ๐๐ช๐๐๐ฎ ๐ผ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ช๐ฅ at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Also, Namboole will become the new HQโฆ
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All Hippos fans unite to wish ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐, Fiki all the best in England. Your legacy at our club will never be forgotten. We're behind you all the way.
๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ถ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ด๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ, congratulations - Hippos pride
Join us in celebrating this incredible opportunity for one of our own,
@tawfik20304301
More information ๐
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Ku Fan Appreciation saagala mugambe you didn't have their photo. Kwata gwe
@HeathensFanzone
#Tooro7s
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๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ ๐ณ๐ ๐ฉ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ๐
Rugby is a sport that has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world for over 150 years. It is a game that is full of intense physical competition, skill, and strategy. With the upcoming
#StoneCity7s
rugby circuit in Jinjaโฆ
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Denis Etwau,
@DenisEtwau
the fastest running Hippo is celebrating his birthday today ๐ฅ
Celebrating his birthday with some of his unforgettable moments on the rugby field.
@kawowosports
@SVNSSeries
#HipposTunameza
#HippoSTRONG
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Mwayogera nyoo ku trophies ๐คฃ
We'll talk about these bu inter-house cups later.. same as all other
#Rujumba7s
๐ซด Z for effort
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Blue Bulls is one of the biggest provincial unions in South Africa whose franchise team Bulls is the most successful in the country.
(Frame 3) - A video of the Ugandan player in SA
The program is expected to be concluded mid-year in June
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That run you guy ๐ฅ๐
#Rujumba7s
Persistence can change failure into an extraordinary achievement!
We attack the week๐ซก
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"Denis Etwau has been scoring tries for fun today. Thatโs the fastest running Hippo Iโve ever seen"
@WorldRugby7s
commentators ๐
Happy birthday
@DenisEtwau
๐ฅณ ๐
Happiest birthday
@DenisEtwau
May this new year of your life be filled with opportunities for growth, new experiences and unforgettable moments. Enjoy your special day to the fullest!
#HipposTunameza
#HippoSTRONG
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The
@Uganda_Sevens
have announced the squad for the 2nd leg of the
#7sChallengerSeries
, scheduled for 8th-10th March 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Uganda is placed in pool C alongside the hosts, Uruguay, as well as Germany and Papua New Guinea.
#SupportUgandaSevens
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7s showdown ๐ฅ
Just a heartbeat away from the heated
#7sChallengerSeries
in Dubai...
Uganda, ๐บ๐ฌ we have interesting history with ๐ฉ๐ช and ๐ฐ๐ช ๐
We will
#SupportUgandaSevens
all the way
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On Sunday, we'll need a doctor for Kenya's team doctor.
Oh, plus another for
@ShilahZeezy
too ๐
Cc.
@nataatsya
๐คฃ
#VictoriaCup2023
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Frame 1: Hippos training at Damwaters.
Frame 2: El Stadia de Swampunu, where they'll be playing in 2 days' time ๐ญ
Both photos taken this evening.
#UgandaCup2023
#HipposTunameza
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Season 2023:
- Impis started with 5 straight wins.
- Henry Nsekuye, the flyhalf, won 3 out of 5 MOTM awards.
- They thereafter lost 5 straight games.
Season 2024:
- Rhinos started with 5 straight wins.
- Ivan Kirabo, the flyhalf, has so far won 3 out of 5 MOTM awards.
- They'veโฆ
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Whoever Ms. Lucy is, you're winning ๐ฅ
But I hope you let boy child rest tonight; he has a big game tomorrow.
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๐ฏ๏ธ Peace Lekuru for Uganda ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฏ๏ธ
#7sChallengerSeries
#SupportLadyCranesRugby
Best of luck to our incredible
@LadyCranesRugby
and
@Uganda_Sevens
in Dubai. It's only 2 days to the
#7sChallengerSeries
&
Day 1 broadcast link:
Let's unite as a nation and cheer them on from home.
#SupportLadyCranesRugby
#SupportUgandaSevens
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How do you spell "We are in charge" ๐คฃ
HT here
@RhinosRugbyUG
17:00 We were in charge
#StoneCity7s
#NileSpecial7s
Wuhu Wuhu
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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ #๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฝ & #๐๐น๐ด๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฝ ๐๐๐๐
The
#VictoriaCup23
edition is just around the corner. Here are the fixtures
1. ๐บ๐ฌ v ๐ฟ๐ฒ on Oct 28th at KPA
2. ๐ฐ๐ช v ๐ฟ๐ฒ on Nov 2nd at EdS
3(i). ๐บ๐ฌ v ๐ฐ๐ช on Nov 5th at KPA
3(ii). ๐ฐ๐ช v ๐บ๐ฌ on Nov 11th in Kisumu
The
#RWC23
โฆ
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Kenyans are innovative too ๐
#VictoriaCup2023
Springboks is the most innovative team in the Rugby World.
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You stool this Rhinos jama, only to find his twin upfront. Deja Vu ๐
#Wakiso7s
#Entebbe7s
#NileSpecial7s
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One day, we will tell you why this chicken couple crossed the Swampunu pitch.
Abstain from Sex before marriage !!! Please โค๏ธ
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Very distinct indeed, no other MOTM has ever got pecks ๐คฃ
Except San Kasito ๐ฅ
A San boy from Namibia ๐ณ๐ฆ
The San tribe has been living in Southern Africa for at least 30,000 years and they are believed to be not only the oldest African tribe, but quite possibly the world's most ancient race. The San have the most diverse and distinct DNA than any otherโฆ
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International blend myee? ๐
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#Tooro7s
This circuit was HARD eh... ๐
Agazeeyi & "Not in Charge RFC" never โฅ๏ธ it.
Hippos did better than
#Rujumba7s
๐
Mongers and Kobs rise up the log. ๐
Our PW is still "Rams
@10
" ๐คฃ
Rhinos chased Agazeeyi to the Challenger tumpeco & these finished 9th, however Rhinos sinkโฆ
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'You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."
Know that we will be cheering for you. Good luck.
@RugbyCranes
#UgandaRugby
#RugbyAfricaCup
#Rugby
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Shuffling the ranks: Agazeeyi, mOFFgers, and WaluBEAT reshape the Standings
#MilekeBorder7s
#NileSpecial7s
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The Fans The coaches
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#TBT
@OfficialKRU
made history when they held their first International match outside the Capital City on 22nd June 2019. This
#ElgonCup
fixture was held at the Kisumu Mamboleo Showgrounds.
And the
@RugbyCranes
were there to bless the day. Full time scores 13:16 with tries fromโฆ
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It's settled. Final standings after the round robin games and playoff fixtures
1. Hizenizi
2. Hippos
3. Pirates
4. KOBs
5. Mongers
6. Rhinos
7. Buffaloes
8. Walukuba
9. Eagles
10. Rams
11. Warriors
12. Impis
Relegation play-offs (Sun. May 12th - 3pm)
Eagles vs Impis
Ramsโฆ
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@AbakamanyiClub
@2bobsports
@fiercefoxe35835
@GideonSasha
@ochora4R
@Popelina256ug
@Acokchan
@thechasedfans
@piratesfansug
@KOBsRugbyFans
Wafula made his NT debut in 15s against Kenya in 1997.
By 2002, he became the captain of
@RugbyCranes
, leading them to their inaugural away victory against
@KenyaSimbas
and securing the Africa Cup tier 2 title.
In his coaching career, he managed teams such as Moi Airbase,โฆ
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More to-dos for
#UgandaRugby
fans. We've got a series of rugby events on the horizon, and here's some inside scoop.
1.
#kigezihighaltitude7s
, 22-23 Sept. Kabale
2.
#SportPesaLegendsCup
, 23 Sept. Nairobi
3.
#beachtouchrugby
, 30 Sept. Entebbe
4.
#Kitaka10s
, Sept 30-1 Oct.โฆ
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The
#RobertSeguyaCup
: an annual affair between
@HipposRugby
&
@BuffaloesRFC
spanning 3 legs.
We are set for the first leg of 2024.
Hippos, the reigning champs will visit Kyadie this Saturday & the excitement starts at 4 pm
Don't miss itโentry is FREE
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Congs our ka sweet sure.๐๐๐
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A nail-biting finish as Zambia couldn't keep Kenya under 30 points
Tensions were high in the Kenyan camp, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats.
@ShilahZeezy
ran onto the pitch ๐
#VictoriaCup2023
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As always, on road to away games - we spread love
#RugbyKe
do you copy?
#HipposTunameza
#HippoSTRONG
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How do we say this? ๐
All Friends Bar & Grill, Jinja is offering
@HipposRugby
after match meals during our next home games ๐ช
Thrilled here. Incredibly grateful.
Thank you AGAIN for your generous support! I'm sure you know how much it means to our players
#NileSpecialRugby
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๐ Naye Shalom you've given rugby a new vid ๐คฃ ๐ And her excitement for Azawi ๐ฅณ
๐๐จ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ป
๐น
@MBU
#GuinnessFunRugby2024
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๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
As rugby fans, it is important to understand the rules and regulations of the game in order to truly appreciate the sport. From the laws of rugby to the role of the referee, here are the keyโฆ
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If they get a sneak pic in this ka book like on Thursday evening - Rams might have a chance.
#NSRC2024
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They DON knoooooow ๐ฅ
We just ordered for MORE of these ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Ooooh mulilwana, lwalero ๐ฅ
#VictoriaCup2023
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๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐
๐จ Update
๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ from the national schools XVs. Their disqualification resulted from fielding an ineligible player, and the school was unable to provide proof of his eligibilityโฆ
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ - ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ
Standings and Qtr Final Fixtures
Pool A
1. Kings College Budo - WW
2. Busoga College Mwiri (BCM) - LW
3. Masaka SS - LL
Pool B
1. Namilyango College (NGO) - WW
2. St. Peter's SS, Naalya (SPENA) - LW
3. Mbarara Highโฆ
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Happy birthday Vibe-bender Black Hebrew
@SeanAide
To more life of happiness bro ๐ฅณ
#HipposTunameza
#HippoSTRONG
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๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐ (๐ฏ ๐ ๐ฎ๐)
Classification, ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ต -๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐
1. Nyakasura 36-9 Nabumali HS
Classification, ๐ต๐๐ต - ๐ญ๐ฌ๐๐ต ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐
2. Masaka SS 14-15 Mbarara HS
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ
3. Airforce 55-7 Nabumali HS
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐ - BOYS
1.โฆ
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๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ (๐๐ผ๐๐)
Pool A
1. Kings College Budo
2. Busoga College Mwiri (BCM)
3. Masaka SS
Pool B
1. Namilyango College (NGO)
2. Mbarara High School
3. St. Peter's SS, Naalya (SPENA)
Pool C
1. St. Mary's College, Kisubi (SMACK)
2.โฆ
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Arrogant Sure, you've finished your unbeaten stretch, ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐๐ง'๐ญ you? ๐
#NileSpecialRugby
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Baks,
@BrightonBakasa4
, was truly outstanding last Saturday. He never let a ball bounce in defence.
His performance against Sebuliba was a delight to watch. Exploiting Mzee's mistake, Baks scored a try & orchestrated another with a well-executed pass, prompting Mzee's switchโฆ
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We've got 4 derbies in the
#NileSpecialRugby
, you prolly know about 3, ya?
Kesho, we'll tell you about the Jinja City derby ๐ค
#HippoSTRONG
#HipposTunameza
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Loading.... ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ท๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐
Records:
Season 2018/2019
Walukuba 14-12 Hippos
Hippos 33-07 Walukuba
Season 2023
Walukuba 11-43 Hippos
Hippos 55:09 Walukuba
That shouldn't make you underestimate WaluBEAT, nor should their loss to Eagles tempt you.. Before this seasonโฆ
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Mandem hurried to delete ๐คฃ
@andrewkabuura
you'll wear a Hippos Jersey, tagala nyo
#HippoSTRONG
#NileSpecialRugby
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Rams and Rhinos haven't congratulated
@RfcEagles
upon qualifying for the
#NileSpecialRugby
league, naye easy
Congratulations
@RfcEagles
on your fantastic win in the
#URUChampionship2023
finals.
Your hard work has paid off and you have earned your place in the
#NileSpecialRugby
... Wishing you all the best as you continue to soar to new heights
#HippoSTRONG
#HipposTunameza
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Grace Nabaggala's journey in
#UgandaRugby
is inspiring, and her debut with the
@LadyCranesRugby
is a huge testament to her talent & hard work.
Just last year, 2022, this lady was playing for her secondary school & with the U20 side during the
#WomenRugbyAfricaCup
. Today she's onโฆ
Congratulations Nabaggala Grace for making to the National 7s team.
We are proud of you!
#Pacers4MentalHealth
#PacersRugby
#SupportLadyCranesRugby
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Naye mwe ๐คฃ
Kasta after stepping on in the last ๐๐ minutes, number ๐๐ made our ๐ try
๐ธ
@HWamwayi
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Happy Birthday to the lovely and passionate rugby fan,
@OliveOlovely
.
Your love for rugby is truly infectious, and we admire your dedication to Buffaloes RFC + that other club ๐
Wishing you more fantastic years ahead filled with rugby and party. Cheers, from all of us here atโฆ
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Yoooo this final ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Score update
@MMUSTRUGBY
12-07 All Friends
#GuinnessFunRugby2024
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Phillip Wokorach ๐ฅ
@Uganda_Sevens
beat the hosts, Uruguay to top the table
From the two games so far;
๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐
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