Nakuru RFC — rugby club competing in Kenya's National Sevens Circuit Division One and age-grade competitions, sponsored by Smart Applications International.
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The Standard
… The two teams will be joined by Nondescripts and Nakuru RFC in what promises to be one of the most closely watched pools of the tournament. …
Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with Strathmore Leos at Embu SevensCitizen 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 returnsThe Standard
… The Western Kenya side will now look to go all the way in Mombasa as they seek maximum points in their battle with KCB for the National Sevens Circuit title.Menengai Oilers also made a strong statement, beating Nakuru RFC 14-7 before recording a convincing 34-5 victory over Kilif …
KCB and Kabras lead Driftwood charge as Quins, Leos bow outCitizen Digital
… They began with a 14-7 victory over Nakuru RFC, thrashed hosts Kilifi RFC 34-5 and completed the group stage with a 31-5 win over Daystar Falcons. …
KCB storm Driftwood 7s quarters unbeatenCitizen Digital
… Dala 7s runners-up Menengai Oilers headline Pool C alongside Daystar Falcons, Nakuru RFC and Kilifi RFC, setting up an interesting battle for the two qualification slots. …
Fever pitch as Driftwood 7s lights up MombasaThe Standard
… The Kenya Cup champions began with a 29-7 win over MMUST before beating Nakuru RFC 31-14 in the second round to join Oilers in the quarters. …
Oilers, KCB, and Kabras Sugar make Kabeberi 7s quartersCitizen Digital
… Defending champions KCB Rugby headline Pool ‘D’, where they will face Kabras Sugar, MMUST and Nakuru RFC.
Mwamba eye home glory as Kabeberi Sevens beckonsCitizen Digital
… However, their title defence faces an immediate test after KCB were drawn in Pool D alongside newly-crowned Dala Sevens champions Kabras RFC, MMUST Rugby and Nakuru RFC. …
KCB target fifth straight Kabeberi Sevens title as Pool ‘D’ thriller awaitsThe Standard
… FUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with teams chasing valuable circuit points as the race for the overall title gathers pace.Fresh from lifting the Dala Sevens title in Kisumu after beating Menengai Oilers 19-5 in the final, Kabras have been placed in Pool D alongside KCB Rugby, Nakuru RFC …
Kabras and KCB set to renew fierce rivalry at Kabeberi SevensThe Standard
… They have been grouped with Nakuru RFC, Strathmore Leos and newly promoted Embu RFC in Pool D. …
Eyes on KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu ahead of Dala SevensKabras 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kabras Sugar and Kenya Harlequin secured knockout-stage berths at the Prinsloo Sevens tournament in Nakuru on Saturday, with Kabras defeating Mwamba 26-12 and Embu RFC 47-0, and Harlequin beating Embu RFC 26-7 and Mwamba 10-5. Meanwhile, Strathmore Leos recovered from a 19-14 loss to MMUST by hammering Kisumu RFC 36-0 in their Group B fixture.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers have been grouped together in Group D at the Prinsloo Sevens tournament, scheduled for next week at Nakuru Athletic Club as the first leg of the 2026 Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit. Defending champions Strathmore Leos headline Group B, while circuit champions Kabras Sugar are in Group A.
19 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 →
Defending champions Strathmore will begin their title defence against Blak Blad, Kenya Harlequins and Nondescripts RFC in Pool A of the second edition of the Ruff n Tuff 7s tournament, scheduled for July 11 at Ngong Racecourse with eight leading community rugby clubs competing.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The iconic Driftwood 7s, East Africa's longest-running rugby sevens event, will return to Mombasa Sports Club for the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Last season's tournament sold out completely, combining top-level rugby with coastal culture, music, and entertainment.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Driftwood 7s, one of East Africa's longest-running rugby sevens tournaments, will take place at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23 as the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Last year's edition sold out, drawing crowds for rugby action alongside entertainment featuring music and performances.
24 June 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 →