Rachel Ankomah Media Blog of Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Source: Rachel Ankomah Media
Last weekend saw the conclusion of the first ever Uganda 13s Championship, with Baleen and Beluga taking first place in the women and men's divisions respectively.
The championship began on April 30th and ended on June 3rd.
Baleen dominated the women's division, defeating Sharks 68-06 and Insomniacs 72-06 in the finals to take the trophy.
In the men's divisions, Challengers started strong against Seals but fell short in the finals to Beluga, resulting in defeat. Beluga demonstrated they deserved the title by winning all of their matches.
RESULTS
Women
Insomniacs 24 - 00 Mongoose
Baleen 68 - 06 Sharks
Baleen 72 - 6 Insomniacs (Finals)
Men
Seals 08 - 54 Challengers
Beluga 64 - 12 Waves
Beluga 26 - 5 Challengers (Finals)
HISTORY MAKERS
Teams
Women
1. Baleen
2. Insomniacs
3. Sharks
4. Mongoose.
Men
1. Beluga
2. Challengers
3. Waves
4. Seals
Referees
1. Mutyaba Isaac
2. Nirere Lucky Melan
3. Fortunate Irankunda
4. Isabella Ira
Coaches
Certified now
1. Irankunda Fortunate
2. Nirere Lucky Melan
3. Mutyaba Isaac
4. Isabella Ira
Coaches under training
1. Mubangizi Benard
2. Namugga Faith
Referees under training
1. Lekuru Peace
2. Mubangizi Benard