Kenya's national rugby governing body that oversees teams including Simbas, Sevens/Shujaa, Lionesses, and Under-20 Chipu, recently rebuilding after 2027 World Cup qualification failure.
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… Amonde was recently dropped from the Kenya Sevens technical team after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) terminated his contract through a revocation letter dated August 9.The Union cited a contractual clause that prevents national team coaches from holding similar coaching positions a …
Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at ShujaaCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde has confirmed his departure from the Kenya Sevens, Shujaa technical setup, following the Kenya Rugby Union’s decision to terminate his appointment.Speaking exclusively after KCB’s 10-7 quarter-final victory over varsity side Blac …
Coach Amonde confirms Shujaa exit, full focus now on KCB RFCCitizen Digital
… In previous years, we have started our preparations late, and that has always dented our plans for the season.” Anami was speaking after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) secured KSh2.5 million in sponsorship from Haco Industries, with the funds earmarked for the Simbas’ training and l …
Kenya Simbas welcome early sponsorship as Anami calls for longer preparationsCitizen Digital
… Asati’s remarks came during the sealing of a Kshs. 2.5 million partnership between the Kenya Rugby Union and Haco Industries through its Amara brand, with the sponsorship expected to support the Simbas in their training programme. …
Asati hails Chipu's Barthes Trophy victoryCitizen Digital
… Festus Lang'o August 12, 2026 07:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Following their heartbreak in failing to qualify for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Kenya Rugby Union …
KRU pins future of Kenya Simbas on Chipu starsCitizen Digital
… The National Sevens Circuit, organised by the Kenya Rugby Union, is made up of six tournaments played in different parts of the country. …
Coach Amonde: KCB ready for National Sevens CircuitThe Standard
… We are also happy that from this tournament, four players were picked by the Kenya Rugby Union to join the Kenya Shujaa and the Kenya 15s. …
Strathmore captain Ayimba hopes to go for jugular at National Sevens CircuitCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby team are confident of delivering a strong performance when the 2026 KCB MET 7s takes place at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on Saturday, July 4, as the side continue its preparations for the upcoming National Sevens Circuit.The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU)- …
KCB confident ahead of KCB MET 7s showdown in RuarakaCitizen Digital
… Of the total sponsorship package, KSh16.14 million will be channelled directly into the competitive structure of the game, supporting host clubs, Kenya Rugby Union operations and prize money across all six tournaments. …
Boost as National Sevens Circuit receives KSh34 million sponsorship head of new seasonThe Standard
… From the total sponsorship package, Sh6 million has been allocated to support host clubs while another Sh6 million will go directly to the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU). …
Boost for National Sevens Circuit as SportPesa injects Sh34 millionKenya 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 →
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 head coach Andrew Amonde has confirmed his departure from the Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) technical setup following the Kenya Rugby Union's decision to terminate his appointment. The KRU cited a contractual clause barring national team coaches from holding similar coaching positions at club level.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Simbas back-rower Bethwell Anami says increased sponsorship will enable the national rugby team to begin preparations earlier and avoid setbacks from late starts in previous seasons, allowing more time to build cohesion, fitness, and match readiness.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-20 rugby team, Chipu, won the 2026 Barthés Trophy in Uganda by defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final, becoming African Under-20 champions. Simbas captain Samuel Asati praised the young team's tactical awareness, discipline, and quality of rugby display.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following their failure to qualify for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled a rebuilding plan for the national men's rugby team blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent from the Kenya Under-20 squad, Chipu, who won the 2026 Barthés Trophy.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Strathmore University Leos RFC captain Gabriel Ayimba says the team's victory in the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament at Ngong Race Course has motivated them to pursue the forthcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit title, after finishing second overall last year.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kakamega High School rugby head coach Wamanga backed Kenya's sevens team Shujaa to bounce back stronger next season after failing to secure promotion to the World Sevens Series for the third consecutive year. Despite winning only 5 games out of 15 across three tournaments in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux, Wamanga said the young squad will earn promotion if they remain together.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan rugby community is mourning the death of Robert "Majei" Aringo, a former Kenya Sevens player and Impala RFC member who helped Kenya win the Singapore Sevens in 2016. The Kenya Rugby Union and former teammates have remembered him as a gifted athlete and dedicated teammate whose contributions to Kenyan rugby will be remembered.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Head coach Simon Odongo has unveiled a 28-player Kenya Lionesses squad for the Rugby Africa Women's Performance Division tournament, a four-nation event featuring Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar from May 21–31 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. Natasha Emali and Judith Auma have been named co-captains.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Rugby Union Chairperson Harriet Okach, the first woman to chair the union, says the current board is focused on growing the game and that personal friendships are secondary to performance and professionalism. She emphasises that people do not need to be friends to make rugby work.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo, who died at 37, is being mourned as a true legend for his contributions to rugby development at club and national levels, including his work with Nakuru RFC Age Grade Academy since 2011, which has produced international players.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Felix Oloo, former head coach of Kenya Lionesses and Nakuru RFC, died on Monday, May 4, 2026 in a road accident in the United States. He led Kenya Lionesses to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was credited with developing grassroots rugby talent across the country.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →