Nile Special 7s standings: Kobs leapfrog Pirates to take lead as holders Hippos start to fade away
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Kobs RFC boosted their chances of winning silverware this season after winning the Nile Special Tooro Sevens in Fort Portal to take control of the table.
The Legends side capitalized on Stanbic Black Pirates' faults to crash Mongers 24-0 in the final to wrap up all the maximum points available - 22.
The result sent them on top with 77 points, three ahead of Pirates, who have been leading the log from the first three circuits.
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The Pirates could only manage 13 points from Fort Portal after settling fifth.
Heathens follow in third place with 62 points as defending champions Jinja Hippos trail in fourth with 58 points, 19 behind the new table leaders.
Table standings after 4 circuits played. #NileSpecial7s #UgandaRugby pic.twitter.com/4InzuHLOhZ
— Uganda Rugby Union (@UgandaRugby) July 31, 2023
Tournament surprise package, Mongers climbed one place up to sixth with 50 points.
Rhinos, Impis, Walukuba Barbarians, Rams and Warriors follow in that descending order.
Congratulations @aredo_jo who is the MVP of the #Tooro7s.
— Uganda Rugby Union (@UgandaRugby) July 30, 2023
His team @KobsrugbyUg defended the trophy and he was also the MVP in last year’s Tooro 7s. #NileSpecial7s #UgandaRugby pic.twitter.com/aYaLvzFnc4
In the ladies’ category, Black Pearls lead with 83 points, six ahead of Avengers who they beat in the Tooro final. Thunderbirds follow in third with 72 points while Nile Rapids are fourth with 60.
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