… Last season, KCB fell short in the title race after Strathmore Leos defeated the bankers 31-21, a result that has strengthened the team's resolve to finish the job this season. …
Audio By VocalizeKabras Sugar will renew their rivalry with Strathmore Leos when the two sides meet in Pool C at the Embu 7s, the next leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, on September 5 and 6. …
… Wamoto backs KCB for national sevens title By John Kyanda August 31, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KCB Rugby Club players celebrate winning the George Mwangi Kabeberi 7s title after edging Leos …
… The four sides finished the opening two rounds with results good enough to secure their places in the last eight, while Kenya Harlequin and Strathmore Leos were left fighting to salvage pride after failing to win either of their matches.KCB continued their push for the circuit ti …
… Pool D could provide some of the weekend’s most entertaining encounters, with Strathmore Leos, Mwamba RFC, MMUST and Kabeberi Division Two winners NYS Spades going head-to-head. …
… Subscribe to our newsletterKCB reclaimed the top position in the standings after the Kabeberi Sevens, where they successfully defended their title by beating Strathmore Leos 14-12 in the final.The victory gave KCB 22 points from the Nairobi tournament and lifted their overall tal …
KCB Rugby leads the National Sevens Circuit with 76 points ahead of the Embu 7s this weekend, the penultimate leg of the 2026 season. Coach Andrew Amonde aims to turn a second-place finish at the Driftwood 7s into a tournament victory that could put the team in a commanding position before the final Christie Sevens.
KCB Rugby leads the National Sevens Circuit with 76 points ahead of the Embu 7s this weekend, the penultimate leg of the 2026 season. Coach Andrew Amonde aims to turn a second-place finish at the Driftwood 7s into a tournament victory that could put the team in a commanding position before the final Christie Sevens.
KCB Rugby heads to the Embu 7s this weekend as the national sevens circuit enters its fifth leg, with the bankers sitting atop the standings on 76 points and two legs remaining. The Andrew Amonde-coached side will face Mombasa Rugby, KU Blak Blad and Kisumu Rugby in Pool A as they seek to retain their national sevens crown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya Rugby Union terminated Andrew Amonde's contract as a strength and conditioning coach with Kenya Sevens, citing a contractual clause preventing national team coaches from holding similar positions at club level. Amonde, now focused on his role with KCB Rugby, said he will not dispute the dismissal and intends to give the club his full attention.
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.
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.
KCB Rugby Club defended their George Mwangi Kabeberi 7s title by edging Leos in the final, securing their fifth consecutive crown in the 37th edition of the tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.