Paul Epilo

Paul Epilo is a Ugandan rugby player who has played for both national and club teams and currently plays under Heathens rugby club. He has held leadership roles including vice-captain of Heathens in 2018 and captain of Buffaloes in 2013 and has participated in local and international rugby competitions.

Early life and education Epilo grew up in Nakawa, but comes from Obule a village in Soroti District located in Eastern Uganda.

Career Epilo joined the Uganda national rugby setup in 2015 but was not part of the main national team until 2019. Epilo was also included in the Ugandan University select squad that was played in Namibia. At the club level, he began his senior rugby career 2013 with Buffaloes Rugby Club, and became captain after joining Heathens in 2018.

Awards

Won two league cups in the 2018/1019 and 2019/2020 seasons.