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KCB Rugby

Rugby sevens team competing in Kenya's National Sevens Circuit, leading the 2026 circuit standings heading into the Christie Sevens.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    KCB Rugby head into the historic tournament at the top of the standings, but Kabras Sugar are only six points behind, leaving the championship finely balanced ahead of the September 12-13 showdown.

    Battle for national title heads to the wire ahead of Christie 7s
  3. The 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 Sevens
  4. The Standard

    The players are hungry, and we want to go to Embu and compete for the title,” he said. 2026 National Sevens Circuit standings KCB Rugby 7s – 76 points Kabras Sugar 7s – 73 points Menengai Oilers 7s – 58 points Daystar Falcons 7s – 52 points Kenya Harlequin 7s – 52 points Mwamba 7

    KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats up
  5. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby will return to action this weekend at the Embu 7s as the national sevens circuit enters its fifth leg, with the bankers targeting another strong showing as they seek to retain their national sevens crown.

    KCB eye Embu 7s glory as national 7s circuit enters penultimate leg
  6. The Standard

    National Sevens Circuit leaders KCB Rugby will headline Pool A alongside MSC Rugby, KU Blak Blad and invited Kisumu RFC.KCB will be keen to increase their lead at the top of the standings after a strong campaign so far.

    Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with Strathmore Leos at Embu Sevens
  7. Citizen 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 returns
  8. August 2026
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKabras and Mombasa RFC players in action during Driftwood Sevens, the fourth leg of SportPesa National Sevens Circuit on August 22, 2026. [SportPesa Media] KCB Rugby, Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers and Daystar Falcons have booked their places in the Driftwood Seve

    KCB and Kabras lead Driftwood charge as Quins, Leos bow out
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeCoach Andrew Amonde on duty with Shujaa. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] KCB Rugby coach Andrew Amonde is ready to put his recent Shujaa exit behind him and give the bankers his full attention as they continue their push for National Sevens Circuit success.

    Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at Shujaa
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMenengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar, defending champions KCB Rugby and Mwamba RFC have booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Kabeberi Sevens after winning both their opening matches at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

    Oilers, KCB, and Kabras Sugar make Kabeberi 7s quarters
  12. The Standard

    er, but the other three teams will be looking to make the most of any opportunity.Pool A: Kenya Harlequin, Daystar Falcons, Kisumu, Impala Pool B: Mwamba, Strathmore Leos, Nondies, CUEA Monks Pool C: Menengai Oilers, Zetech Oaks, Blak Blad, Mombasa Pool D: Kabras Sugar, KCB Rugby

    KCB chasing Kabeberi 7s history

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

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

Saturday 5 September

  1. MMUST RFC aims to upset bigger teams at Embu Sevens

    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

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

Thursday 3 September

  1. KCB target Embu 7s glory in penultimate circuit leg

    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

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kabras Sugar face Strathmore Leos at Embu Sevens

    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

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Embu Stadium hosts ninth Kenya Rugby Union sevens circuit event

    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

Sunday 23 August

  1. KCB, Kabras advance in National Sevens Circuit leg

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. KCB Rugby coach Amonde focuses on club after Shujaa exit

    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

Saturday 15 August

  1. Oilers, KCB, Kabras Sugar advance to Kabeberi Sevens quarters

    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

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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Mwamba RFC targets Kabeberi Sevens victory with growing confidence

    Mwamba RFC enters this weekend's George Kabeberi Sevens at the RFUEA Grounds with renewed confidence after the women's team won the opening two legs and the men's team improved from eleventh place at Prinsloo to third at Dala in the National Sevens Circuit.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. KCB Rugby seeks fifth consecutive Kabeberi Sevens title

    KCB Rugby will defend their title at the Kabeberi Sevens, the third leg of the National Sevens Circuit, this weekend at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The defending champions have won the last four editions and are drawn in Pool D alongside Kabras RFC, MMUST Rugby, and Nakuru RFC.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Monday 3 August

  1. Kabras Sugar win Dala 7s title, defeat Menengai Oilers

    Kabras Sugar RFC won the Dala 7s rugby championship with a 19-5 victory over Menengai Oilers in the final at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on Sunday. The win marked Kabras' first title of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and their reclamation of the Dala 7s title last won in 2024.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. Impala Rugby targets strong showing at Dala 7s in Kisumu

    Impala Rugby Club aims to climb the National Sevens Circuit standings when the Dala 7s tournament kicks off this weekend at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu. Currently in 12th place with five points after the Prinsloo 7s, the side has been drawn in Pool A with defending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby, MMUST Rugby Club and Zetech Oaks.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Dala 7s rugby tournament returns to Kisumu August 1-2

    The 23rd edition of the Dala 7s, part of the National Sevens Circuit, will be held in Kisumu on August 1 and 2, featuring 40 teams competing across Division One, Division Two and women's competition at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo. KCB Rugby arrive as defending National Sevens Circuit champions after winning the opening leg in Nakuru.

    30 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

  2. KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu RFC compete at Dala Sevens

    The 2026 National Sevens Circuit continues at Dala Sevens in Kisumu this weekend, with defending champions KCB leading the Division One standings on 22 points, followed by Kenya Cup winners Kabras Sugar with 19 points. KCB and Kabras Sugar face competition in their respective pools as teams vie for circuit points.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. KCB Rugby aims to win Prinsloo Sevens title defence

    Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will compete at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend, aiming to improve on last season's runners-up finish. Head coach Andrew Amonde said the team has prepared well in pre-season and is focused on starting the campaign positively.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kisumu RFC seeks rebuilding start at Prinsloo Sevens

    Kisumu RFC, relegated from the Kenya Cup last season, will open the 2026-27 National Sevens Circuit at the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on Saturday as part of their bid to rebuild confidence before competing in the KRU Championship. Captain Christopher Otieno said the team aims to play good rugby and build momentum ahead of their championship campaign.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Nakuru RFC renews Sh3 million sponsorship with Smart Applications

    Former Kenya Cup champions Nakuru RFC have renewed their Sh3 million sponsorship with Smart Applications International for the 2026/2027 Kenya Rugby season. The sponsors cited the club's performance as a development side that produces international players, including Kenya Lionesses star Grace Adhiambo Okullu.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Kenya Sevens fly-half Amaitsa joins KCB Rugby

    Nygel Amaitsa, a Kenya Sevens fly-half, has joined KCB Rugby from Strathmore Leos, alongside seven other new players. KCB is preparing for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which begins July 25 in Nakuru.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. SportPesa backs National Sevens Circuit with Sh34 million sponsorship

    SportPesa has injected Sh34.14 million into Kenya's 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double last year's investment, with funds allocated to support host clubs, the Kenya Rugby Union, media coverage, and prize money for the six-leg domestic competition.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. Kabras bid for fifth straight Kenya Cup title against KCB

    Defending champions Kabras Sugar host KCB Rugby in today's Kenya Cup final, seeking a historic fifth consecutive title—a feat no team has achieved in 42 years. KCB, who last won the cup four seasons ago, arrive with a record of five previous Kenya Cup final victories over Kabras, though Kabras are unbeaten in their last six meetings between the sides.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. 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

Saturday 25 April

  1. Kabras host Blak Blad in Kenya Cup semi-final today

    Kabras Sugar will host Kenya University's Blak Blad in the Kenya Cup semi-final at Kakamega Showground today at 3 pm, with the millers making the last four for the 11th straight season and having finished top of the table for the eighth season in a row. Blak Blad, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in their history after a narrow 27-25 win over Strathmore Leos, comes into the match as the surprise package.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

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