Kenya's national rugby sevens team competing in HSBC SVNS Championship, currently in Division Two after failing promotion bid for third consecutive season.
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… The KCB RFC and Kenya Sevens player also praised Chipu for their Barthés Trophy victory. …
KRU pins future of Kenya Simbas on Chipu starsCitizen Digital
… ade a big step of improvement by finishing third in Dala,” said Murunga. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The former Kenya Sevens …
Mwamba eye home glory as Kabeberi Sevens beckonsThe Standard
… As the 2026-2027 season approaches, the Kabras Sugar and Kenya Sevens star finds himself at an important point in his career.Shujaa have just endured a difficult campaign that ended with disappointment after failing to secure a place in the new HSBC SVNS Division One structure. …
7s star Wekesa's journey in rugby and his mission for green planetThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFor the third straight season, Kenya Sevens will remain outside the top level of the HSBC SVNS Series after failing to secure promotion during the three-leg World Championship campaign in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux. …
Nowhere to run for limping Shujaa sideThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeShujaa scrum half Samwel Asati in action against France at Hong Kong Sevens. [KRU Media] Kenya Sevens will renew their rivalry with South Africa and Fiji at Bordeaux Sevens ahead of the final leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship set for France this coming weekend. …
Kenya Sevens to renew rivalry with Fiji and South Africa at Bordeaux 7sThe Standard
… Despite Kenya winning possession again, they lost the lineout throw, and this time Australia penalised them by scoring the winner through Dietrich Roache for a 15-10 win.In their second match, Kenya Sevens lost 14-0 to South Africa. …
Shujaa must edge Great Britain in their pursuit for SVNS series slotThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNygel Amaista in action for Shujaa during a past match. [Courtesy, X/Shujaa] Kenya Sevens kicked off their Valladolid Sevens campaign on the back foot after losing to Australia in sudden death 15-10 at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Friday afternoon. …
Impressive Shujaa narrowly lose to Australia in Valladolid 7s openerFollowing 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.
15 hours ago · 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.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kevin Wekesa of Kabras Sugar and Kenya Sevens has built a life around rugby while also focusing on environmental protection and inspiring young people. After Kenya Shujaa failed to secure a place in the HSBC SVNS Division One structure, Wekesa remains optimistic as the team prepares to compete in Division Two next season.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens have remained outside the top level of the HSBC SVNS Series after failing to secure promotion during a three-leg World Championship campaign in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux. The team's performance declined as the series progressed, and the outcome raises questions about whether coaching changes may be needed, though head coach Kelvin Wambua is credited with rebuilding the squad after relegation in 2023.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) compete in the final leg of the World Championship in Bordeaux this weekend, needing to finish in the top eight overall to secure promotion back to the HSBC SVNS Division One. The team sits eighth with 14 points and faces South Africa, Fiji, and Great Britain in their group.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya finished eighth at the Valladolid Sevens and collected six points to reach 14 overall after two rounds of the three-leg SVNS Championship series finale. Shujaa remain eighth in the standings, eight points ahead of ninth-placed Uruguay, and need to maintain their position at the final round in Bordeaux this weekend to secure a place in next season's Division One competition.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens will compete in Group A at the Bordeaux Sevens alongside South Africa, Fiji, and Great Britain this weekend, the final leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship. Shujaa currently sits eighth overall with 14 points and need a quarterfinal finish to secure promotion to next season's elite division.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens needs to win their final Group A match against Great Britain at Valladolid Sevens to improve chances of qualifying back to HSBC SVNS Division One next season, after losing their opening two matches to South Africa and Australia.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Shujaa team lost 15-10 to Australia in sudden death at the Valladolid Sevens after the match was tied 10-10 at the end of regular time, with Australia scoring the decisive try in the sudden-death period.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua named the squad for World SVNS Championship legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with National Sevens Circuit star Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior national team call-up. The squad also welcomes back Chrissant Onjwang and Patrick Odongo.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →