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George Ooro

Also known as: Shujaa captain George Ooro

2026-04-262026-09-19

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    The unrelenting sporadic raids by KCB resulted in the bankers touching down through the efforts of George Ooro and Brian Wavinya's quickly converted try to drive the team into a 7-5 lead.

    KCB lift 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    The rest of the core group remains intact, with co-captain George Ooro and Samuel Asati retained, alongside Kevin Wekesa, Dennis Abukuse, John Okoth, Vincent Onyala, Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Safari, David Nyangige, and Brian Tanga.

    Mola set for debut as Shujaa name squad for Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s
  5. The Standard

    The boys now have better clarity and understanding of the opponents we’ll face, and we believe we are better prepared.” Captain George Ooro will once again lead the side as Kenya heads into a crucial stage of the World SVNS season.

    Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legs
  6. Citizen Digital

    KCB’s chances will be significantly boosted by the return of their sevens stars, with Floyd Wabwire, George Ooro, Festus Shiasi, Samuel Asati, and Vincent Onyala all back in the fold, adding depth, pace, and experience to the squad.

    KCB's nearly men out to break Kabras' Kenya Cup grip
  7. April 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    George Ooro then grabbed a brace, before Shiasi returned to score his second try of the match, giving KCB a commanding 44-00 lead at halftime.The dominance continued into the second half, with KCB adding three more tries to seal an emphatic victory and book their spot in the fina

    KCB RFC ease past Nondescripts into Kenya Cup final
  9. The Standard

    George Ooro then grabbed a brace before Shiasi returned to score his second try of the match, giving KCB a commanding 44-00 lead at halftime.

    KCB, Kabras Sugar storm into Kenya Cup final

Yesterday

  1. KCB invests 5.5 million shillings in rugby 7s circuit infrastructure

    KCB injected over Kshs. 2.5 million directly into host clubs and Kshs. 3 million in on-ground activations during the 2026 National 7s Circuit season, strengthening the rugby ecosystem beyond player competition.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Monday 7 September

  1. KCB wins Embu 7s title, ending Strathmore Leos dominance

    KCB Rugby won their maiden Embu 7s crown by defeating Kabras Sugar 12-10 in a final at Embu Stadium, ending Strathmore Leos' long dominance of the tournament.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. KCB defends Kabeberi Sevens title, returns to circuit top

    KCB rugby team won the Kabeberi Sevens title by defeating Strathmore Leos 14-12, bouncing back after a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens two weeks prior. The victory moved KCB back to the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings with 57 points, six ahead of Kabras Sugar.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. KCB retain Kabeberi 7s title with narrow victory over Leos

    KCB Rugby Club defended their George Mwangi Kabeberi 7s title by edging Leos in the final, securing their fifth consecutive crown in the 37th edition of the tournament.

    16 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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kabras and KCB drawn in tough pool at Kabeberi Sevens

    Dala Sevens champions Kabras Sugar RFC will face defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby in Pool D of the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Kabeberi Sevens tournament, scheduled for August 15 and 16 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

    4 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 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

Monday 27 July

  1. KCB RFC win 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby title

    National Sevens Circuit champions KCB defeated Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title, starting their title defence with a victory.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Victor Mola earns first Shujaa call-up for Spain and France legs

    Head coach Kevin Wambua has named National 7s Circuit standout Victor Odhiambo Mola to the Shujaa squad for the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid (29–31 May) and Bordeaux (5–7 June). Chrissant Ojwang also returns from injury, replacing Gabriel Ayimba who has school commitments.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Shujaa name squad for World SVNS legs in Europe

    Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua named the squad for World SVNS Championship legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with National Sevens Circuit star Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior national team call-up. The squad also welcomes back Chrissant Onjwang and Patrick Odongo.

    22 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

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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