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Strathmore Leos

Also known as: the Leos · Strathmore Leos 7s

Rugby sevens team competing in Kenya's National Sevens Circuit, recently relegated to Division One following appearance at Embu 7s.

2026-04-252026-09-04

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KCB RFC won last year's Driftwood 7s edition after narrowly edging out Strathmore Leos 15-14 in the final held at the Mombasa Sports Club, Kabras finished third after defeating Nakuru RFC 21-10.

    Sold-out success spurs excitement ahead of 36th Driftwood 7s
  3. Citizen Digital

    However, they are expected to face stiff competition from Strathmore Leos, who denied them victory at both Prinsloo 7s and Embu 7s last season, as well as traditional powerhouses Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers and Kenya Harlequin.

    Boost as National Sevens Circuit receives KSh34 million sponsorship head of new season
  4. The Standard

    However, they are expected to face strong competition from Strathmore Leos, who denied them victory in both the Prinsloo 7s and Embu 7s last season.

    Boost for National Sevens Circuit as SportPesa injects Sh34 million
  5. April 2026
  6. The Standard

    The university side has reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history after a narrow 27-25 win over Strathmore Leos.

    Kabras face surprise package Blak Blad test in Kenya Cup semis

Today

  1. KCB seeks Embu 7s victory to strengthen national title bid

    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.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. KCB target Embu 7s glory in penultimate circuit leg

    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.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kabras Sugar face Strathmore Leos at Embu Sevens

    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

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Embu Stadium hosts ninth Kenya Rugby Union sevens circuit event

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. Wamoto tips KCB for national sevens title this year

    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

Sunday 23 August

  1. KCB, Kabras advance in National Sevens Circuit leg

    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

Saturday 22 August

  1. KCB tops pool unbeaten, advances to Driftwood 7s quarters

    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

Friday 21 August

  1. Kenya's top sevens teams gather for Driftwood 7s in Mombasa

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. KCB Rugby coach Amonde focuses on club after Shujaa exit

    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.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. KCB pursues back-to-back Driftwood Sevens titles in Mombasa

    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

  2. KCB defends Kabeberi Sevens title, returns to circuit top

    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

Sunday 16 August

  1. KCB retain Kabeberi 7s title with narrow victory over Leos

    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.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. KCB seeks sixth straight Kabeberi Sevens title

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Mwamba RFC targets Kabeberi Sevens victory with growing confidence

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. KCB Rugby seeks fifth consecutive Kabeberi Sevens title

    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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kabras and KCB drawn in tough pool at Kabeberi Sevens

    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

Sunday 2 August

  1. Oilers, Kabras, KCB advance to Dala Sevens quarter-finals

    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

Saturday 1 August

  1. KCB defend Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. KCB seeks back-to-back Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Dala 7s rugby tournament returns to Kisumu August 1-2

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu RFC compete at Dala Sevens

    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

Sunday 26 July

  1. Kabras, Quins, and KCB advance to Prinsloo Sevens quarters

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. KCB Rugby aims to win Prinsloo Sevens title defence

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kisumu RFC seeks rebuilding start at Prinsloo Sevens

    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

Sunday 19 July

  1. Nakuru RFC, Menengai Oilers drawn together at Prinsloo Sevens

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. Tusker sponsors 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby tournament

    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

Monday 13 July

  1. KCB RFC wins Juja 7s, ready for National Sevens Circuit

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. KCB Rugby Club signs eight players for 2026 sevens circuit

    KCB Rugby Club has signed eight new players ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which begins July 25 in Nakuru. The recruits include Kenya Sevens international Nygel Amaitsa and players from Strathmore Leos, Kisii RFC, Kenya Prisons, MMUST Rugby, Impala RFC, and Kisumu RFC, bringing depth and experience across forwards and backs.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Kenya Sevens fly-half Amaitsa joins KCB Rugby

    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.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Driftwood 7s rugby tournament returns August 22-23

    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

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