Kabras RFC ended their 2026 7s season on a high after lifting the Kampala 7s title following a hard-fought 17-12 victory over hosts Heathens at Kings Park Arena on Sunday, 4 October.The Sugarmen clinched the second edition of the tournament, taking over from the Emerging Uganda Cranes, who won the inaugural title last year after beating Heathens 17-12 in the final.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe triumph provided a fitting end to a season in which Kabras came agonisingly close to winning the National 7s Circuit title, finishing second behind perennial rivals KCB Rugby.Coached by player-coach Ntabeni Dukisa, Kabras travelled to Kampala with a youthful squad, with experienced campaigner Eric Cantona among the few senior players in the team. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##Despite their inexperience, the Sugarmen showed composure throughout the competition to claim the title.The final was particularly significant for Kabras, who were determined to avenge their 10-5 defeat to Heathens in Saturday's pool encounter.Kabras made the perfect start when former Butula High School scrum-half Dan Wafula broke from a scrum and sliced through the Heathens defence before grounding the opening try.Menengai Oilers set to face KCB Rugby in blockbuster Impala Floodlights openerHeathens responded with a converted try to briefly move ahead, but Kabras quickly regained control through Adrian Khwesa, who powered over in the corner to put the Sugarmen 12-7 ahead.The hosts refused to surrender and fought their way back into the contest, levelling the scores at 12-12 to set up a tense finish.With the final seemingly heading towards a dramatic conclusion, Khwesa produced the decisive moment.The Kabras star spotted space behind the Heathens’ defensive line and opted for a clever grabber kick. Sweet revenge as Morans outclass Madagascar to clinch Africa Men’s 7s titleHe won the ensuing foot race, beating his markers to the ball before touching down for the match-winning try and sparking celebrations among the Sugarmen.Earlier in the day, they booked their place in the final with a commanding 25-5 victory over Toyota Buffaloes in the semi-finals.They had also demonstrated their ability to bounce back from adversity during the pool stages. After their opening defeat to Heathens, Kabras responded emphatically, thrashing Kyadondo Select 49-0 before overcoming Rams 22-7.The Kampala 7s title therefore offered some consolation for a Kabras side that had endured a frustrating end to the National 7s Circuit.Former Nairobi Polo chairman offers solution to growing rift between Kenyan rugby clubsThe Sugarmen had mounted a serious challenge for the 2026 circuit crown, consistently battling KCB Rugby at the top of the standings and collecting several tournament victories along the way.However, they ultimately fell short of the overall title, finishing the circuit with 115 points, just behind champions KCB.