Also known as: archrivals Kabras Sugar · Kabras Sugar RFC · Sugarmen · Kabras Sugar 7s · The Sugarmen
Kabras Sugar — rugby sevens team competing in Kenya's National Sevens Circuit, recently finished runner-up to KCB in 2026 circuit standings.
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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 SevensThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKCB Rugby finally claimed the Embu 7s title after edging bitter rivals Kabras Sugar 12-10 in a tense final at Embu Stadium yesterday. …
KCB inch closer to national 7s title after victory in EmbuCitizen Digital
KCB edge Kabras to lift Embu 7s title By Eunice Mugure September 06, 2026 06:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KCB Rugby 7s edged Kabras Sugar 7s 12-10 cup final to lift the Embu 7s title. …
KCB edge Kabras to lift Embu 7s titleThe Standard
… While KCB Rugby and Kabras Sugar are leading the race for the overall circuit title, MMUST are taking a different approach. …
MMUST RFC keen to upset bigwigs at Embu SevensThe Standard
… Kabras Sugar denied KCB the title after a 15-5 win in the final at Mombasa Sports Club. …
KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats upCitizen Digital
… mate leg By Citizen Sports September 03, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Samuel Asati runs past an opponent during the Main Cup final of the Driftwood Sevens Rugby Tournament against Kabras Sugar …
KCB eye Embu 7s glory as national 7s circuit enters penultimate legThe Standard
… Kabras head to Embu with confidence after winning the Driftwood 7s in Mombasa, where they beat KCB in the final. …
Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with Strathmore Leos at Embu SevensCitizen Digital
… Among the Division One sides expected to battle for valuable circuit points are defending champions Strathmore Leos, KCB Rugby, Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers, Kenya Harlequins, Nakuru RFC, Mwamba RFC and hosts Embu RFC. …
Embu Stadium set for Rugby Sevens spectacle as National Circuit returnsCitizen Digital
Kabras’ Driftwood 7s triumph highlights rugby’s growing impact beyond the pitch By Brian Mwenje August 25, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kabras Sugar capped a successful weeke …
Kabras’ Driftwood 7s triumph highlights rugby’s growing impact beyond the pitchCitizen Digital
KCB blame key absences as Kabras close gap in 7s Circuit race By Mark Mutuku August 24, 2026 07:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KCB RFC players battle against Kabras RFC during their Driftwood 7s match 2 …
KCB blame key absences as Kabras close gap in 7s Circuit raceKCB Rugby Club won the 2026 Impala Floodlit championship with a 47-7 victory over Kenya Harlequins in the final at Impala Club on Saturday, securing their record 11th crown and ending a two-year wait for the title.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby Club won the 2026 Impala Floodlit championship with a 47-7 victory over Kenya Harlequins in the final at Impala Club on Saturday, securing their record 11th crown and ending a two-year wait for the title.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shujaa defeated Morans 24-5 in the 2026 Safari Sevens final at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, claiming their sixth consecutive title in a rare all-Kenyan final.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Brian Tanga, 30, a scrum-half for Kabras Sugar and Kenya's Shujaa sevens team, is retiring from sevens rugby after the 2026 National Sevens Circuit ended, citing serious injuries and confidence in emerging younger players Jackson Siketi, Mike Lukusi, and Rayvon Ambale to take his place.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
In 2023, President Ruto issued an ultimatum to Jaswant Singh Rai, accusing him of obstructing government reforms in Kenya's sugar industry through court cases, telling him to either accept reforms, face jail, or leave the country. Jaswant and his brother Sarbjit, both billionaires with vast agricultural and manufacturing interests, have been locked in a dispute over control of Mumias Sugar Company.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
KCB Rugby Club secured the Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit title despite finishing third at the Christie Sevens final leg, extending their record to six national sevens championships. Their consistency across the season's six legs proved decisive as they finished ahead of Kabras Sugar, with coach Andrew Amonde crediting the victory to consistency, determination, and character.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
KCB retained the National Sevens Circuit title for the second consecutive year with a third-place finish at the Christie 7s, while Menengai Oilers won the season-ending tournament by defeating Strathmore Leos 24-12 in the final — Oilers' first circuit tournament victory this season and the first by a team outside KCB and Kabras Sugar.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
KCB Rugby 7s edged Kabras Sugar 7s 12-10 in the Cup final to lift the Embu 7s title, the penultimate leg of the 2026 National 7s Circuit. The victory lifted KCB to 98 points at the top of the overall standings, six points ahead of Kabras heading into the season finale.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology will compete at the Embu 7s tournament this weekend, drawn in Group D with Mwamba, Zetech Oaks and Daystar Falcons. Coach John Asila says the team aims to enjoy their rugby and compete with stronger opponents, opening their campaign against Daystar Falcons.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
KCB Rugby heads to the Embu 7s this weekend as the national sevens circuit enters its fifth leg, with the bankers sitting atop the standings on 76 points and two legs remaining. The Andrew Amonde-coached side will face Mombasa Rugby, KU Blak Blad and Kisumu Rugby in Pool A as they seek to retain their national sevens crown.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar will play Strathmore Leos in Pool C at the Embu 7s on September 5 and 6, the next leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Kabras arrive with momentum after winning the Driftwood 7s in Mombasa, while Strathmore return to Division One as an invited team following recent relegation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The ninth edition of the Embu Rugby Sevens kicks off September 5–6 at Embu Stadium as the Kenya Rugby Union National Sevens Circuit returns, featuring men's Division One and Two categories, women's competition, and age-grade matches with teams including defending champions Strathmore Leos, KCB Rugby, and Kabras Sugar.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar defeated KCB 15-5 to win the 36th Driftwood 7s tournament at Mombasa Sports Club. The event showcased rugby's growing influence through entertainment, age-grade development, commercial partnerships, and local business involvement.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde blamed the absence of top scorer Floyd Wabwire, influential forward Elvis Olukusi, Nygel Amaitsa, and Bob Muhati for their loss to Kabras Sugar in the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa. Amonde expects all four players to return for the next circuit leg in Embu.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
KCB Rugby, Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers and Daystar Falcons secured quarter-final places at the Driftwood Sevens, the third leg of the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit in Mombasa, while Kenya Harlequin and Strathmore Leos failed to win either of their opening matches.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rugby 7s Circuit leaders and defending champions KCB Rugby Club topped Pool B unbeaten on day one of the Driftwood 7s tournament at Mombasa Sports Club, defeating Kisumu RFC 22-5, Uganda Emerging 7s 12-7, and KU Black Blad 29-10. Kabras Sugar also advanced unbeaten to the quarterfinals, while NYS Spades reached their maiden Division One quarterfinal.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa hosts the 36th edition of the Driftwood 7s this weekend, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, bringing together 36 teams competing in Division One and Two. KCB Rugby Club head to the tournament as defending champions after winning the Kabeberi 7s for a record fifth time.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Rugby Union terminated Andrew Amonde's contract as a strength and conditioning coach with Kenya Sevens, citing a contractual clause preventing national team coaches from holding similar positions at club level. Amonde, now focused on his role with KCB Rugby, said he will not dispute the dismissal and intends to give the club his full attention.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
Menengai Oilers, KCB Rugby, Kabras Sugar and Mwamba RFC qualified for the quarter-finals of the Kabeberi Sevens after winning both their opening matches at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi under the new two-round format of the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kabras Sugar, leaders of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points, have recalled Kenya Sevens players Kevin Wekesa, Jone Kubu, Brian Mutua and Brian Tanga to their squad for the 2026 Kabeberi Sevens starting Saturday at RFUEA Grounds.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →