Mbale, Uganda: King’s College Budo emerged as the national schools champions in boys’ Rugby 15s after narrowly defeating Namilyango College School 14–13 in a pulsating final to lift the title Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Games final on Tuesday afternoon.
Budo’s captain Arthur Lukoda showed he is the man for the big moments, helping the Wakiso Zone giants to their third straight rugby 15s title at the Secondary Schools Ball Games 1 Championships in Mbale.
The tense showdown, played Tuesday, May 13, in Busamaga, lived up to its billing, with the two traditional rugby powerhouses locking horns in a match that went down to the wire.
Budo’s resilience under pressure, coupled with disciplined defense, saw them come from behind to see off a determined Namilyango side to secure a hard-fought one-point victory, drawing intense interest from students, coaches, and sports fans across the country.
Namilyango had taken an early lead with a 13-0 score, but Budo’s faith stood firm and were resilient enough to stage a comeback, ending the match 41-13 at full time in Ngora.
With the win, King’s College Budo not only walked away with bragging rights but also reaffirmed their continued dominance in school rugby, adding the 2025 title to the rugby trophies won in the past two USSSA editions.
2023 in Mbarara: Kings College Budo 23-21 Namilyango College
2024 Luweero: Kings ‘College Budo 15-12 St.Mary’s College Kisubi
2025 in Bukedea: Kings’ College Budo 14:13 Namilyango College
Officials applauded the top four schools: Budo, Namilyango, Jinja SSS, and Mwiri, for their skill, structure, and physical fitness throughout the tournament.
Final Rankings – Rugby Boys (2025 USSSA Games)
- King’s College Budo
- Namilyango College
- Jinja Secondary School
- Busoga College Mwiri
- Mbarara High School
- Makerere College School
- Nyakasura School
- Ntare School
- Kiira College Butiki
- Chrysalis Secondary School
- Mpanga Secondary School
- Kigezi High School
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