The overall series had already been decided by the time of the Rujumba 7s Cup Finals – Avengers and Heathens were new women’s and men’s champions respectively.
But there was a crucial matter of defending home turf that Black Pearls and Stanbic Black Pirates needed to take care of.
Stanbic Black Pirates & Black Pearls win the 2024 Rujumba 7s Credit: Nicholas Bamulanzeki for Nile Special
Black Pearls faced She Wolves in the women’s Cup Final while Black Pirates took on Heathens in the men’s.
She Wolves fought valiantly in their first Cup Final appearance but it was far from enough as Emilly Lekuru scored two hat tricks and the home team won it by 36-19 points. This was Black Pearls’ second Cup victory in the series.
Final Women’s Standings 2024 Rujumba 7s:
Black Pearls
She Wolves
Avengers
Thunderbirds
Nile Rapids
Kitgum Queens
Panthers*
Ewes*
Heathens intended to avenge defeat at Kyadondo in the third round but Conrad Wanyama’s solo effort in the second half of extra time ensured the hosts won by 17-12 points. This was Black Pirates’ third Cup victory in the series.
Final Men’s Standings 2024 Rujumba 7s:
Black Pirates
Heathens
Walukuba Barbarians
Hippos
Buffaloes
Mongers
KOBs
Rhinos
Sailors*
Elgon Wolves
Rams
Juba Eagles*
Warriors
Impis
Jaguars*
Kisubi Pacers*
The Rujumba 7s was the 2024 Nile Special 7s Series finale and the final top-flight club competition on the 2023-24 Uganda Rugby Union calendar.
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