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Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will be aiming to make a strong statement when they kick-off their title defence at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend.The bankers head into the opening leg of the 2026 circuit determined to better their …
KCB fired up Prinsloo Sevens, says coach AmondeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKisumu RFC will be out to put last season's Kenya Cup disappointment behind them when the 2026-27 National Sevens Circuit kicks off with the Prinsloo Sevens at Nakuru Athletic Club on Saturday. …
Kisumu RFC target fresh start as Prinsloo Sevens opens National Sevens CircuitThe Standard
… The sponsorship will support the organiSation and delivery of the tournament as the National Sevens Circuit gets underway on July 25 – 26 at the Nakuru Athletic Club. …
Boost for Prinsloo ahead of new National 7s circuit seasonCitizen Digital
Coach Amonde: KCB ready for National Sevens Circuit By Angel Shantel July 13, 2026 02:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KCB RFC's Samuel Asati In action against Kenya Harlequins at Driftwood7s in Mombasa. …
Coach Amonde: KCB ready for National Sevens CircuitCitizen Digital
… les for the ball with an opponent during the MET 7s rugby tournament at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on July 5, 2026 Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby Club has strengthened its squad with the signing of eight new players as preparations gather pace for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit …
KCB Rugby Club bolsters squad ahead of 7s CircuitThe Standard
… The Shujaa player maker joins the bankers from Strathmore Leos amongst eight new players signed by the eight-time Kenya Cup champions, who are strengthening their squad in preparations for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which is set to kick off on July 25 in Nakuru. …
Shujaa star Amaitsa joins KCB as bankers' boost squad ahead of new campaignCitizen 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
… Audio By Vocalize The iconic Driftwood 7s will return to the Kenyan coast on August 22-23, with Mombasa Sports Club set to host the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit (NSC). …
Sold-out success spurs excitement ahead of 36th Driftwood 7sCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The iconic Driftwood 7s will return to the Kenyan coast on August 22-23, with Mombasa Sports Club set to host the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit (NSC). …
Sold-out success spurs excitement ahead of 36th Driftwood 7sCitizen Digital
Boost as National Sevens Circuit receives KSh34 million sponsorship head of new season By Citizen Sports June 17, 2026 01:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi with ball of KCB RFC is tackled by …
Boost as National Sevens Circuit receives KSh34 million sponsorship head of new seasonKenya Shujaa captain Samuel Asati has pledged to defend the Safari Sevens title at the 28th edition set for Nyayo Stadium on October 9–11, expressing confidence in the squad's depth and preparation despite Kenya Morans' potential advantage from Africa Men's Sevens call-ups.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Shujaa captain Samuel Asati has pledged to defend the Safari Sevens title at the 28th edition set for Nyayo Stadium on October 9–11, expressing confidence in the squad's depth and preparation despite Kenya Morans' potential advantage from Africa Men's Sevens call-ups.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa has named a squad for the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with four players earning their first international call-ups following the National Sevens Circuit. The squad, co-captained by Elvis Olukski and Rayvone Ambale, will compete in Pool B against Namibia, Réunion and Madagascar.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brian Tanga, 30, a scrum-half for Kabras Sugar and Kenya's Shujaa sevens team, is retiring from sevens rugby after the 2026 National Sevens Circuit ended, citing serious injuries and confidence in emerging younger players Jackson Siketi, Mike Lukusi, and Rayvon Ambale to take his place.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
KCB retained the National Sevens Circuit title for the second consecutive year with a third-place finish at the Christie 7s, while Menengai Oilers won the season-ending tournament by defeating Strathmore Leos 24-12 in the final — Oilers' first circuit tournament victory this season and the first by a team outside KCB and Kabras Sugar.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to win this year's National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players, though he warned against overlooking Kabras RFC, who beat KCB in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa.
31 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 →
KCB RFC will compete at the Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they seek to extend their lead in the overall competition. KCB have won the opening Prinsloo Sevens and retained the Kabeberi Sevens title for a fifth consecutive year.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB rugby team won the Kabeberi Sevens title by defeating Strathmore Leos 14-12, bouncing back after a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens two weeks prior. The victory moved KCB back to the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings with 57 points, six ahead of Kabras Sugar.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mwamba RFC Ladies defended their Kabeberi 7s title, defeating Kenya Harlequin Queens 12-7 in the women's final at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Sunday. The tournament, the third round of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, brought together eight women's teams.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar, leaders of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points, have recalled Kenya Sevens players Kevin Wekesa, Jone Kubu, Brian Mutua and Brian Tanga to their squad for the 2026 Kabeberi Sevens starting Saturday at RFUEA Grounds.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Blak Blad RFC have secured a Ksh1 million partnership with Madison Life Assurance ahead of the 37th Kabeberi Sevens tournament, the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they aim to improve on sixth-place and ninth-place finishes at earlier events.
12 August 2026 · 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.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta University's Blak Blad RFC have secured a sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance that will provide kits, training gear, medical equipment, and financial programs. The team aims to win the Kabeberi Sevens this weekend and the Kenya Cup in the coming season.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenyatta University Blak Blad RFC have announced plans to win the 37th Kabeberi Sevens this weekend and lift the Kenya Cup in the coming season, following a sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance that will provide kits, training gear, medical equipment, and financial support.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →