The 2026 Uganda Rugby Men’s Premiership regular season has officially concluded after 11 weeks of intense competition, setting the stage for a highly anticipated playoff phase.
In a statement released on Friday, Uganda Rugby described the campaign as one of the most competitive seasons in recent years, marked by dramatic comebacks, narrow victories, standout individual performances and fierce rivalries across the league.
The season showcased the growing depth and professionalism of Ugandan rugby, with teams battling fiercely for every point as they chased playoff qualification and survival.
Attention now shifts to the quarterfinal playoffs, where the top eight teams will battle for a place in the semifinals and ultimately the Premiership title.
The quarterfinal fixtures have been lined up as follows:
4th vs 5th – May 15, 2026
1st vs 8th – May 16, 2026
2nd vs 7th – May 16, 2026
3rd vs 6th – May 17, 2026
Meanwhile, the bottom four teams will fight to avoid relegation in matches scheduled for June.
9th vs 12th – June 6, 2026
11th vs 10th – June 7, 2026
Host venues, ticketing details and broadcasting arrangements are expected to be communicated later by Uganda Rugby.
Uganda Rugby Chief Technical Officer Ramsey Olinga praised teams for enduring a demanding campaign and highlighted efforts made to improve player welfare during the season.
“It has been a grueling campaign for the teams, 11 weekends of intense activity. We increased the number of players per squad from 60 last season to 72 now to allow for player welfare and give teams more players to work with over the season,” Olinga said.
He added that while some clubs struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season, many had successfully introduced and exposed new players to elite rugby competition.
“We’re happy that they have managed to expose some of the players to elite rugby. Some players have come into the fold and been able to compete at that level,” he noted.
Olinga also revealed that the regular season provided a valuable scouting opportunity for national team coaches.
“The coaches of the national teams have been able to watch the teams and assess which new and existing players can take us forward. By and large, it has been a very good campaign,” he said.
The playoffs are expected to deliver even more high-stakes action as teams battle for Premiership glory and survival in Uganda’s top rugby competition.
Premiership race heats up as Uganda Rugby unveils playoffs schedule
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