Also known as: 2026 Prinsloo Sevens
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The Standard
… We had to remain focused throughout the six legs because every tournament presented a different challenge,” Amonde said.KCB won the Kabeberi, Embu and Prinsloo Sevens, while Kabras Sugar carried the day at the Driftwood and Dala Sevens. …
KCB show why they are the best team in sevens rugbyCitizen Digital
… The 2026 circuit opened with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru before moving to Kisumu for the Dala Sevens, Nairobi for the Kabeberi Sevens, Mombasa for the Driftwood Sevens and Embu for the penultimate leg. …
KCB retain National Sevens Circuit title as Oilers win Christie SevensCitizen Digital
… The bankers also missed influential forward Elvis Olukusi, who recently captained KCB to victory at the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens, where he was named Player of the Final. …
KCB blame key absences as Kabras close gap in 7s Circuit raceCitizen Digital
… KCB have made an impressive start to the season, winning the opening Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru after defeating Kabras Sugar 19–12 in the final. …
KCB eye back-to-back Driftwood glory as National Sevens action heads to MombasaThe Standard
… KCB collected 22 points at the opening Prinsloo Sevens, bagged 13 at Dala and picked up another 22 at Kabeberi. …
Kabeberi 7s gives KCB the perfect bounce-backThe Standard
… The sugar men who sit top of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points after collecting 22 points in Kisumu and 19 points in Nakuru during the Prinsloo Sevens will be seeking to continue their impressive start to the circuit by eying another final in Nairobi.Kabras have proven f …
Kabras Sugar recall Kenya Sevens stars ahead of Kabeberi 7sCitizen Digital
… Blak Blad finished sixth at the opening Prinsloo Sevens before placing ninth at the Dala Sevens, leaving them searching for a stronger showing at Kabeberi. …
Blak Blad inspired to go for the throat at Kabeberi SevensCitizen Digital
… Mwamba’s women have dominated the opening two legs, while the men have shown significant improvement, rising from an 11th-place finish at the Prinsloo Sevens to claim third at the Dala Sevens in Kisumu. …
Mwamba eye home glory as Kabeberi Sevens beckonsThe Standard
… Sevens this weekend after working on our lose ends in the one week break from the Dalas Sevens contest held in Kisumu.” Blak Blad earned promotions to the National Sevens Circuit Division One category this year, where they have so far finished sixth in the opening Prinsloo Sevens …
Blak Blad land major boost ahead of Kabeberi SevensThe Standard
… Blak Blad earned promotions to the National Sevens Circuit Division One category this year, where they have so far finished sixth in the opening Prinsloo Sevens leg in Nakuru and ninth in the Dala Sevens in Kisumu. …
KU Blak Blad inspired to go for jugular in Kabeberi SevensKCB Rugby Club secured the Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit title despite finishing third at the Christie Sevens final leg, extending their record to six national sevens championships. Their consistency across the season's six legs proved decisive as they finished ahead of Kabras Sugar, with coach Andrew Amonde crediting the victory to consistency, determination, and character.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby Club secured the Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit title despite finishing third at the Christie Sevens final leg, extending their record to six national sevens championships. Their consistency across the season's six legs proved decisive as they finished ahead of Kabras Sugar, with coach Andrew Amonde crediting the victory to consistency, determination, and character.
15 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 head coach Andrew Amonde blamed the absence of top scorer Floyd Wabwire, influential forward Elvis Olukusi, Nygel Amaitsa, and Bob Muhati for their loss to Kabras Sugar in the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa. Amonde expects all four players to return for the next circuit leg in Embu.
24 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 →
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 →
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 →
Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and defending champions KCB advanced to the quarter-finals of the Dala Sevens rugby tournament at Mamboleo Stadium by dominating their preliminary matches. Oilers defeated Kenya Harlequin 17-0, Blak Blad 14-5 and Mombasa Sports Club 26-0, while Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos 33-10 and Embu 52-0, and KCB edged out Impala 36-5 and Zetech University 43-12.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
National Sevens Circuit champions KCB defeated Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title, starting their title defence with a victory.
27 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 →
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 →
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 →
Tusker has announced a Sh1.5 million sponsorship for the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens, supporting the National Sevens Circuit tournament scheduled for July 25–26 at Nakuru Athletic Club. The brewer will also host the tournament's official after-parties on both days.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →