Rugby 7s returns to Gulu for the first time since 2021. KOBs beat Black Pirates in the Cup Final by just 03-00 points courtesy of a James Ijongat drop kick. To this day, it is the closest finish the country has seen in the men’s Cup Final.
Played on Uganda’s 59th Independence Day at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in the city center, it was a memorable, dramatic and entertaining tournament.
Jinja Hippos’ Jacob Ochen & Black Pirates’ Kelvin Balagadde during the 2021 Gulu 7s
This time, the tournament will feature sixteen teams playing over two days—up from twelve teams playing on one day. Eight women’s teams will also participate.
Men’s Pools for 2024 Gulu 7s (invitational team*):
Pool A: Black Pirates, Walukuba, Rams, Nile Leopards*.
Pool B: Heathens, Impis, Hippos, Black Arrows*.
Pool C: KOBs, Mongers, Elgon Wolves, Kitgum Lions*.
Pool D: Buffaloes, Rhinos, Warriors, Gulu City Falcons*.
Women’s Pools for 2024 Gulu 7s (invitational team*):
Pool A: Avengers, Thunderbirds, She Wolves, Lira Matrix*.
Pool B: Black Pearls, Nile Rapids, Kitgum Queens, Nile Leopardess*.
The 2024 Gulu 7s, hosted by Gulu City Falcons at the same venue, will reignite rivalries as the Nile Special 7s Series returns from its first break. Throw in the curveball of the national teams withdrawing twenty-four players for the Willem Strauss International 7s in South Africa and you have a cracking tournament coming up.
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