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Festus Shiasi

2026-04-262026-09-07

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KCB took the lead in the final minute of the first half when Festus Shiasi crossed the line for a try, giving the defending champions a 5-0 lead at the break.

    Kabras Sugar crowned Driftwood 7s champions after defeating KCB
  3. The Standard

    ll be tough, especially with the pool we have been placed in, but we have prepared well, and the players are hungry to deliver,” he added.KCB will have plenty of experience in their squad, with Kenya Sevens internationals Nygel Amaitsa, Vincent Onyala, Samuel Asati, Festus Shiasi

    KCB chasing Kabeberi 7s history
  4. The Standard

    KCB will also rely on experienced players including George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala, Elvis Olukusi, Festus Shiasi, Floyd Wabwire and Brian Wahinya as they seek to strengthen their lead in the standings before the circuit moves to Nairobi for the Kabeberi 7s.For Impala,

    Champs KCB eye glory as Dala 7s action kicks-off
  5. July 2026
  6. The Standard

    KCB will also rely on experienced players George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala, Elvis Olukusi, Festus Shiasi, Floyd Wabwire and Brian Wahinya as they chase another title.The Bankers return to Kisumu with fond memories after defeating Kabras Sugar 12-5 in last year's Dala 7s

    KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Boost as National Sevens Circuit receives KSh34 million sponsorship head of new season By Citizen Sports June 17, 2026 01:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi with ball of KCB RFC is tackled by

    Boost as National Sevens Circuit receives KSh34 million sponsorship head of new season
  9. Citizen Digital

    Vincent Onyala opened the scoring after combining with Kevin Wekesa and Festus Shiasi before Uruguay's Francisco Landauer replied to leave the scores level at 7-7 at halftime.

    USA comeback sinks Kenya Shujaa's Division One dream
  10. May 2026
  11. The Standard

    Festus Shiasi and Patrick Odongo scored the crucial tries as Kenya edged out Great Britain 12-7 in a tense encounter.

    Shujaa exit Valladolid Sevens in quarter-finals
  12. Citizen Digital

    Minutes later, Festus Shiasi knocked the ball forward but recovered swiftly to deny South Africa an opportunity to extend their advantage.

    Shujaa seek lifeline against Great Britain after back-to-back defeats at Valladolid 7s
  13. Citizen Digital

    KCB responded strongly when Festus Shiasi powered over for a crucial try to restore the lead at 8-6 after Wahinya missed the conversion.

    KCB RFC turn focus to 7s Circuit after Kenya Cup final heartache
  14. The Standard

    After forcing several infringements and winning three successive scrums near the Kabras line, Festus Shiasi powered over for the game’s first try to put the bankers back in front at 8-6 after the conversion was missed.

    It's a five-peat as history makers Kabras Sugar retain Kenya Cup title

Sunday 23 August

  1. Kabras Sugar wins Driftwood 7s rugby title over KCB

    Kabras Sugar defeated defending champions KCB 15-5 in the Driftwood 7s final at Mombasa Sports Club. KCB led 5-0 at halftime but Kabras scored three quick tries in the second half to secure the championship.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. KCB seeks sixth straight Kabeberi Sevens title

    KCB Rugby aim to bounce back at this weekend's Kabeberi Sevens, chasing a record sixth consecutive title despite finishing second in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings with 35 points. They face Kaberas Sugar, who lead the circuit with 41 points, in Pool D.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. KCB defend Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    Defending champions KCB Rugby Club head into this weekend's Dala 7s at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo as the favorites after winning the opening leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit in Nakuru. The Bankers are chasing back-to-back victories and will feature new signings including Kenyan international Nygel Amaitsa from Strathmore Leos.

    1 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. KCB seeks back-to-back Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    Defending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby Club will compete in the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit on Saturday at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, after winning the opening Prinsloo Sevens tournament in Nakuru.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. National Sevens Circuit secures KSh34 million sponsorship for 2026

    Kenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. USA beats Fiji, denies Kenya Shujaa promotion to Division One

    Kenya Shujaa's hopes of securing promotion to Division One of the HSBC SVNS came to an end after the USA staged a second-half comeback to beat Fiji 17-14 in Bordeaux, despite Kenya defeating Uruguay 26-7 in the 11th-place playoff earlier that day.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Shujaa exit Valladolid Sevens quarter-finals to Australia

    Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) lost 21-0 to Australia in the quarter-finals of the Valladolid 7s in Spain, despite recovering from two opening defeats to qualify for the last eight. They remain seventh in the SVNS Championship standings with eight points and can still improve their ranking through classification matches.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya Shujaa face Great Britain in Valladolid 7s decider

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team, bottom of Pool A with one point after losses to Australia and South Africa, must beat Great Britain to qualify for the World Sevens Championships quarterfinals as one of the best third-placed finishers.

    29 May 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

Saturday 9 May

  1. Kabras Sugar win fifth consecutive Kenya Cup rugby title

    Kabras Sugar retained the Kenya Cup with a 14-8 victory over KCB Rugby, becoming only the third club in Kenyan rugby history to win five straight league titles, joining Nondescripts RFC and Impala RFC.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. KCB seeks to end Kabras' Kenya Cup dominance in final

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar in the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup final on Saturday, their eighth meeting in a final since 2014/15. KCB aims to break Kabras' hold on the title—including their bid for a fifth successive crown—after drawing 10-10 in the regular season and losing the 2024 final 29-5.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Coach Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final between KCB and Kabras

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto believes KCB, strengthened by recruitment from top teams, will provide defending champions Kabras RFC a tough challenge in this weekend's Kenya Cup final at the ASK show ground in Kakamega. Wamoto highlights KCB's blend of youth and experienced players and their lethal forwards as potential deciding factors.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Kabras prepare for improved KCB in Kenya Cup final

    Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa says KCB have improved significantly since their 10-10 draw in the regular season and will present a tougher challenge in the Kenya Cup final on Saturday at ASK Kakamega Showgrounds. Katywa emphasized that Kabras must be disciplined and execute perfectly in every department to secure a fourth consecutive title.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. KCB RFC defeats Nondescripts 52-7, advances to Kenya Cup final

    KCB RFC secured a place in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup final with a commanding 52-07 victory over Nondescripts in a semi-final at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka. The Bankers will face Kabras RFC in the final set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB and Kabras Sugar advance to Kenya Cup final

    KCB RFC defeated Nondescripts 52-07 in a Kenya Cup semi-final to secure a spot in the 2025-2026 final against defending champions Kabras Sugar, who beat Kenyatta University's Blak Blad 48-15. The final is set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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