The Groups:
Group A – Heathens, Walukuba, Tooro Lions, Kyambogo, Rams
Group B – Pirates, Elgon Wolves, Kitgum Lions, Eagles, Buffaloes
Group C – KOBS, Njeru Hurricanes, Mbarara Titans, Warriors, Mongers
Group D – Rhinos, Jinja Hippos, Gulu City Falcons, Lira Bulls, Impis
The 2023 Rugby Uganda Cup kicks off this weekend, promising an exciting season.
With 20 teams distributed across four groups, the top two from each group will advance to the Quarterfinals.
In the previous year, Heathens secured the Uganda Cup title by defeating Stanbic Black Pirates 20-14 in Entebbe.
Despite Pirates’ recent triumphs in the League and Sevens, Heathens, the record winners with 12 titles, aim to defend their stronghold, while Pirates seek a treble, having won the title in 2007 and 2017.
November 18 – Opening Weekend
•Rhinos Vs Lira – Legends (4pm)
•KOBs Vs Warriors – Legends (4pm)
•Hippos Vs Gulu – Dam Waters
•Njeru Hurricanes Vs Mbarara
•Pirates Vs Eagles – Bweyogerere
•Elgon Vs Kitgum Lions – Mbale
•Heathens Vs Kyambogo – Kyadondo
•Tooro Vs Walukuba
Uganda Cup winners since 1999
2022-Heathens
2021-Kobs
2020- Not held -Covid-19
2019 -Kobs
2018-Kobs
2017-Pirates
2016-Heathens
2015-Heathens
2014-Heathens
2013-Heathens
2012-Kobs
2011-Kobs
2010-Kobs
2009-Heathens
2008-Kobs
2007-Pirates
2006 -Kobs
2005 -Kobs
2004- Heathens
2003- Heathens
2002- Heathens
2001- Heathens
2000- Heathens
1999- Heathens
