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Christie Sevens

Also known as: 60th Christie Sevens

2026-05-102026-09-15

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KCB retain National Sevens Circuit title as Oilers win Christie Sevens By Citizen Sports September 13, 2026 06:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby retained the National Sevens Cir

    KCB retain National Sevens Circuit title as Oilers win Christie Sevens
  3. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize800 Club Afrique’s Leachim Adams is tackled by Mean Machine players during their Christie Sevens match at RFUEA Grounds yesterday.

    Oilers, Kabras and KCB storm into Christie Sevens quarters
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe race for the 2026 National 7s Circuit title will go down to the final whistle when the 60th Christie Sevens brings the season to a close this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi.

    Battle for national title heads to the wire ahead of Christie 7s
  5. Citizen Digital

    KCB to miss star players ahead of Christie Sevens By John Kyanda September 09, 2026 08:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nygel Amaitsa in action during the Embu 7s Main Cup Final against Kabras Sugar at th

    KCB to miss star players ahead of Christie Sevens
  6. The Standard

    The bankers arrive at the Embu 7s at the top of the standings with 76 points, knowing that another strong performance could put them in a commanding position ahead of the final leg: the Christie Sevens next week.

    KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats up
  7. August 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    The National Sevens Circuit heads to Embu next weekend before concluding with the Christie Sevens in Nairobi.

    Wamoto backs KCB for national sevens title
  9. Citizen Digital

    The circuit will move to Embu for the fifth leg on September 5–6 before concluding with the Christie Sevens in Nairobi on September 12–13.

    KCB eye back-to-back Driftwood glory as National Sevens action heads to Mombasa
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    After Kisumu, the circuit will move to Kabeberi Sevens in Nairobi (August 15–16), Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa (August 22–23), Embu Sevens (September 5–6) before concluding with the Christie Sevens in Nairobi on September 12–13.

    National Sevens Circuit heads to Kisumu as Tusker boosts Dala Sevens
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    We now shift focus and continue working hard ahead of the Sevens season.” The six-leg tournament, which serves as a key scouting platform for Kenya’s national rugby sevens teams, will begin in Nakuru before culminating with the 60th edition of the Christie Sevens in Nairobi on Se

    KCB RFC turn focus to 7s Circuit after Kenya Cup final heartache

Sunday 13 September

  1. KCB retain National Sevens Circuit title for third consecutive season

    KCB Rugby retained the National Sevens Circuit title for a third consecutive season despite failing to reach the Christie Sevens final in Nairobi. Menengai Oilers won the Christie Sevens tournament, defeating Strathmore Leos 24-12 in the final.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB, Kabras, and Oilers advance to Christie Sevens quarter-finals

    Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar, and KCB Rugby Club won their opening two matches at the Christie Sevens at RFUEA Grounds and advanced to the quarter-finals. KCB leads the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings by six points over Kabras and needs only to reach the semi-finals today to secure the national title.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. KCB Rugby leads 2026 National 7s Circuit ahead of Christie tournament

    KCB Rugby heads into the 60th Christie Sevens at the top of the National 7s Circuit standings, but Kabras Sugar are only six points behind, with the title race to be decided at the final tournament this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

    KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. KCB seeks Embu 7s victory to strengthen national title bid

    KCB Rugby leads the National Sevens Circuit with 76 points ahead of the Embu 7s this weekend, the penultimate leg of the 2026 season. Coach Andrew Amonde aims to turn a second-place finish at the Driftwood 7s into a tournament victory that could put the team in a commanding position before the final Christie Sevens.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Wamoto tips KCB for national sevens title this year

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to win this year's National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players, though he warned against overlooking Kabras RFC, who beat KCB in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. KCB pursues back-to-back Driftwood Sevens titles in Mombasa

    KCB RFC will compete at the Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they seek to extend their lead in the overall competition. KCB have won the opening Prinsloo Sevens and retained the Kabeberi Sevens title for a fifth consecutive year.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. National Sevens Circuit moves to Kisumu with Tusker sponsorship

    The 2026 National Sevens Circuit's second leg, the Dala Sevens, takes place August 1–2 at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, with Tusker injecting Ksh.1.5 million and hosting the official after-parties on both days.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. KCB RFC turns to 7s circuit after Kenya Cup final loss

    KCB RFC lost 8-14 to Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final at ASK Showground on Saturday and has shifted focus to the National Sevens Circuit. Despite a spirited display and an early lead, KCB was overtaken in the second half as Kabras sealed victory with a late penalty try.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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