Buffaloes gear up for 7s tourney

Buffaloes rugby club are due to start training for the annual Buffaloes 7s tournament slated for February 13. The national rugby champions are chasing for a third title on the trot after winning the last two editions but the team’s head coach Gerald Nsenga is expecting a tough challenge this time round. “It will not be easy winning this year because most of our rivals have strengthened their squads.”

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Buffaloes rugby club are due to start training for the annual Buffaloes 7s tournament slated for February 13.

The national rugby champions are chasing for a third title on the trot after winning the last two editions but the team’s head coach Gerald Nsenga is expecting a tough challenge this time round.

"It will not be easy winning this year because most of our rivals have strengthened their squads.”

"But we shall do everything to retain our position as the number one rugby club in the country,” Nsenga who also doubles as Silverbacks stand in coach said. 

The tournament will be played in three categories- Main Cup, Plate and Shield.

The seven-club event will attract Simba, UNR Grizzlies, Lion de fer, Sharks, Puma, ISAE and tournament hosts Gorillas.

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