Betway Kobs will be looking to avoid a 3-game losing streak when they face Hima Cement Heathens at Legends on Friday.

Betway Kobs and Buzz Pirates started their life without their Rugby Sevens players on Saturday.

After defeating Jinja Hippos 45-14 at Namilyango College on Wednesday evening, Betway Kobs now find themselves a single point behind table leaders Buzz Pirates.

If it was just down to pedigree, there would be no contest as the Uganda national basketball team Silverbacks faceoff against heavyweights Nigeria when the 2019 World Cup Qualifying process commences in Mali on Friday evening.

Betway Kobs returned to action on Saturday with a 33-0 win over Mutoni Warriors despite the latter's first half spirited performance.

The national basketball team Silverbacks begin their world cup journey on Friday with the first phase of the qualifiers due 23-25 in Mali

Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley will captain the Emirates Lions on Saturday against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg in the first local derby of the revamped 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby competition.

Betway Kobs were out of action last weekend as Jinja Hippos failed to make the trip to Legends Rugby Grounds.

Betway Kobs didn't have to break any sweat over the weekend as opponents Jinja Hippos failed to make it to Legends Rugby Grounds for the Nile Special Rugby League game on Saturday.

Betway Kobs, Hima Cement Heathens, Buzz Pirates and Shell Rimula Rhinos all charged to routine wins over the weekend.