On Tuesday, King’s College Budo was crowned the national schools champions in boys’ Rugby 15s after defeating Namilyango College 14–13 in a pulsating final .
The win saw Budo claim a third consecutive title at the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Games.
Arthur Lukoda showed he is the man for the big moments, helping Kings' COllege Budo to their third straight rugby 15s title at the Secondary Schools Ball Games 1 Championships in Mbale.
The tense showdown, played 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.
Officials applauded the top four schools: Budo, Namilyango, Jinja SSS, and Mwiri, for their skill, structure, and physical fitness throughout the tournament.