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KCB Rugby Club

Also known as: KCB Rugby team

Kenyan rugby club competing in sevens and Kenya Cup formats; 2026 National Sevens Circuit leader with six title wins.

2026-05-072026-10-31

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … In the club category, 10-time champions KCB Rugby Club will face Mwamba RFC in the match expected to get underway at 6:00 pm, while Nondies Rugby Club take on Kenya Harlequins in the second semifinal. …

    Impala Floodlit semis promise high-octane rugby action
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby Club will face Uganda’s KCB KOBS in a highly anticipated friendly match dubbed ‘sibling rivalry’ on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.The match will bring together two rugby clubs sponsored by KCB: KCB Rugby, representing KCB B …

    KCB Rugby face KCB KOBS in ‘sibling rivalry’ friendly clash
  4. September 2026
  5. 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. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and KCB Rugby Club booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Christie …

    Oilers, Kabras and KCB storm into Christie Sevens quarters
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    KCB storm Driftwood 7s quarters unbeaten By Mark Mutuku August 22, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Rugby 7s Circuit leaders and defending champions KCB Rugby Club made a strong …

    KCB storm Driftwood 7s quarters unbeaten
  8. Citizen Digital

    … KCB Rugby Club head to the Coast as the team to beat after retaining the Kabeberi 7s title for a record fifth time. …

    Fever pitch as Driftwood 7s lights up Mombasa
  9. Citizen Digital

    KCB retain Kabeberi crown after narrow victory over Leos By Brian Ouma August 16, 2026 06:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby Club successfully defended their George Mwangi Kabebe …

    KCB retain Kabeberi crown after narrow victory over Leos
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDefending champions KCB Rugby Club and former champions Impala Rugby Club head into this weekend’s Dala 7s in Kisumu with different ambitions but the same determination to make a strong statement in the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. …

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

    Audio By VocalizeDefending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby Club will be out to retain their title when the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit kicks off on Saturday at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu. …

    KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu
  13. The Standard

    … Impala faces a tough challenge after being drawn in Pool A alongside defending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby Club, MMUST Rugby Club and Zetech Oaks in what is expected to be one of the most competitive groups of the tournament.Head coach Anthony Nyandigisi remains optimistic that h …

    Impala Rugby buoyant ahead of Dala 7s in Kisumu
  14. Citizen Digital

    KCB crowned 2026 Prinsloo Sevens champions after beating Kabras Sugar By Magdaline Thuku July 26, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby Club were crowned champions of the 20 …

    KCB crowned 2026 Prinsloo Sevens champions after beating Kabras Sugar

Friday 23 October

  1. Impala Floodlit rugby semifinals scheduled for Saturday

    The 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament semifinals across club, university, and ladies' categories will be held Saturday at Impala Club, with KCB Rugby Club facing Mwamba RFC and Nondies taking on Kenya Harlequins in the club category; finals are set for October 31.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

  1. KCB Rugby faces KCB KOBS in friendly match on Saturday

    KCB Rugby Club will play Uganda's KCB KOBS in a friendly match dubbed "sibling rivalry" on October 3, 2026, at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka, bringing together two KCB-sponsored clubs from Kenya and Uganda to strengthen regional connections.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. KCB wins record sixth national sevens rugby title

    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 →

Sunday 13 September

  1. 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 →

Saturday 22 August

  1. KCB tops pool unbeaten, advances to Driftwood 7s quarters

    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 →

Friday 21 August

  1. Kenya's top sevens teams gather for Driftwood 7s in Mombasa

    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 →

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 →

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 →

  2. Impala Rugby confident for Dala 7s in Kisumu

    Impala Rugby Club aims to bounce back at the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Dala 7s, at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu this weekend after finishing 12th with five points at the opening Prinsloo 7s tournament. Head coach Anthony Nyandigski said the team has learned from the opening tournament and is confident in competing against their Pool A rivals, including defending champions KCB Rugby Club.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. KCB wins 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby tournament

    KCB Rugby Club defeated Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final at Nakuru Athletics Club to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens tournament, completing an unbeaten weekend and opening the National Sevens Circuit title defence with an impressive performance.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. KCB RFC wins Juja 7s, ready for National Sevens Circuit

    KCB Rugby Club head coach Andrew Amonde says his team is ready for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit after winning the Juja 7s tournament on Sunday, defeating Blak Blad 22-5 in the final. The National Sevens Circuit begins with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on July 25.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. KCB Rugby Club signs eight players for 2026 sevens circuit

    KCB Rugby Club has signed eight new players ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which begins July 25 in Nakuru. The recruits include Kenya Sevens international Nygel Amaitsa and players from Strathmore Leos, Kisii RFC, Kenya Prisons, MMUST Rugby, Impala RFC, and Kisumu RFC, bringing depth and experience across forwards and backs.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. KCB Rugby prepares for MET 7s tournament in Ruaraka

    KCB Rugby team will compete in the KRU-sanctioned 2026 KCB MET 7s tournament at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on Saturday, July 4, featuring 16 teams divided into four pools.

    2 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 →

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. KCB aims to end Kabras Sugar's Kenya Cup title streak

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final this Saturday at ASK Showground, Kakamega, seeking to prevent Kabras from winning a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title. Kabras have won the last four trophies and are the dominant team in Kenyan rugby.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard →

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