Simbas captain who praised Kenya's Under-20 rugby team's tactical awareness after winning 2026 Barthés Trophy.
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… Samuel Asati, Kevin Wekesa, Dennis Abukuse, John Okoth, Vincent Onyala, Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Safari, David Nyangige and Brian Tanga have all retained their places in the squad.“We’re going to man up and give everything for the badge,” said Ooro. …
Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legsCitizen Digital
… KCB’s chances will be significantly boosted by the return of their sevens stars, with Floyd Wabwire, George Ooro, Festus Shiasi, Samuel Asati, and Vincent Onyala all back in the fold, adding depth, pace, and experience to the squad. …
KCB's nearly men out to break Kabras' Kenya Cup gripThe Standard
… Man of the Match Samuel Asati also pointed to the team’s unity as the key factor behind their big win.“The team spirit carried us through. …
It's Kabras Sugar against KCB in Kenya Cup final once againCitizen Digital
… KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka on Saturday.The Bankers will now face archrivals Kabras RFC in the final set for May 2, at the Kakamega Showground.KCB stamped their authority on the game from the onset, with Festus Shiasi crossing the try line in the opening minutes before Samuel Asati …
KCB RFC ease past Nondescripts into Kenya Cup finalThe Standard
… Kabras, who are the defending champions, ran over Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad 48-15 to reach yet another final.Back in Nairobi, KCB stamped their authority on the game from the onset, with Festus Shiasi crossing the try line in the opening minutes before Samuel Asati extended …
KCB, Kabras Sugar storm into Kenya Cup finalKCB Rugby aim to bounce back at this weekend's Kabeberi Sevens, chasing a record sixth consecutive title despite finishing second in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings with 35 points. They face Kaberas Sugar, who lead the circuit with 41 points, in Pool D.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby aim to bounce back at this weekend's Kabeberi Sevens, chasing a record sixth consecutive title despite finishing second in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings with 35 points. They face Kaberas Sugar, who lead the circuit with 41 points, in Pool D.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in Bordeaux next week with their SVNS Division One status at stake as the 2026 season concludes. Shujaa currently sit eighth in the overall standings with 14 points, level with France after losing 14-5 in the seventh-place playoff at the Valladolid Sevens.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) lost 21-0 to Australia in the quarter-finals of the Valladolid 7s in Spain, despite recovering from two opening defeats to qualify for the last eight. They remain seventh in the SVNS Championship standings with eight points and can still improve their ranking through classification matches.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
Head coach Kevin Wambua has named National 7s Circuit standout Victor Odhiambo Mola to the Shujaa squad for the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid (29–31 May) and Bordeaux (5–7 June). Chrissant Ojwang also returns from injury, replacing Gabriel Ayimba who has school commitments.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar in the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup final on Saturday, their eighth meeting in a final since 2014/15. KCB aims to break Kabras' hold on the title—including their bid for a fifth successive crown—after drawing 10-10 in the regular season and losing the 2024 final 29-5.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar and KCB have secured their places in the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup final scheduled for May 9 at ASK Showground in Kakamega County, after Kabras defeated Blak Blad 48-12 and KCB thrashed Nondescripts 52-7 in their respective semifinals. This will be the eighth meeting between the two sides in a Kenya Cup final since 2014/2015, with Kabras seeking a fifth consecutive title.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
KCB RFC secured a place in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup final with a commanding 52-07 victory over Nondescripts in a semi-final at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka. The Bankers will face Kabras RFC in the final set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC defeated Nondescripts 52-07 in a Kenya Cup semi-final to secure a spot in the 2025-2026 final against defending champions Kabras Sugar, who beat Kenyatta University's Blak Blad 48-15. The final is set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →