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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 outThe 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 ShujaaThe 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 quartersThe 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 historyCitizen Digital
Mwamba eye home glory as Kabeberi Sevens beckons By Mkalla wa Mwambodze August 12, 2026 11:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KCB Rugby players in action against Mwamba RFC during their Kenya Cup match stag …
Mwamba eye home glory as Kabeberi Sevens beckonsCitizen Digital
KCB target fifth straight Kabeberi Sevens title as Pool ‘D’ thriller awaits By Magdaline Thuku August 11, 2026 02:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Jack Adero (with ball) of KCB Rugby tackled by KU Black B …
KCB target fifth straight Kabeberi Sevens title as Pool ‘D’ thriller awaitsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKCB forward George Ooro (center) in action against Kabras Sugar during the Prinsloo Sevens finals. [KCB Media] Dala Sevens champions Kabras Sugar RFC will renew their growing rivalry with defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby after the two heavywe …
Kabras and KCB set to renew fierce rivalry at Kabeberi SevensThe Standard
… The victory saw the Kakamega-based side reclaim the title they last won in 2024 and erase the painful memories of last year's final, when they lost to KCB Rugby at the same venue. …
Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in KisumuCitizen Digital
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Impala rugby buoyant ahead of Dala 7s fiesta in KisumuThe Standard
… Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby arrive in Kisumu as the team to beat after winning the opening leg, the Prinsloo Sevens, in Nakuru. …
Why you should not miss Dala 7s in Kisumu this weekendThe Impala Rugby Club has officially announced the tournament brackets for the 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament, with the opening weekend set to kick off on Saturday, October 17. Key Main Cup quarter-final matchups include defending champions Menengai Oilers facing KCB Rugby and host club Impala Gazelles playing rivals Nondies.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Impala Rugby Club has officially announced the tournament brackets for the 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament, with the opening weekend set to kick off on Saturday, October 17. Key Main Cup quarter-final matchups include defending champions Menengai Oilers facing KCB Rugby and host club Impala Gazelles playing rivals Nondies.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brian Wahinya, a KCB fly half, was once considered too small to play rugby at 50kg but has become a Kenyan rugby star despite initial skepticism about his weight and size.
29 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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →