Kisumu Rugby Football Club has received a major boost ahead of this weekend’s Dala Sevens set to be played at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium. This follows a Ksh 2 million sponsorship from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its flagship beer brand Tusker. The competition which is the fourth round of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit will be […]
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NOC-K kit Simbas ahead of World Cup qualifiers
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya yesterday provided kit to the National Men’s Rugby 15’s team ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Africa qualifiers slated for July 1-10 in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, France. The event, held at the National Olympic Committee of Kenya Offices saw NOC-K Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Shoaib Vayani officially present the team […]
Simbas secure 10 million Hildana Lodge sponsorship deal
Kenya Simbas’ the national rugby15s team has secured a Kshs 10 million sponsorship deal from Hildana Lodge ahead of their campaigns to their first ever World Cup qualification. The Paul Odera coached side is expected to play in the qualifying round championships that will be held in France from Friday 1st to 12th July which […]
Odera name Injera in Simba squad ahead of Rugby World Cup qualifiers
World’s Sevens second best try scorer Collins Injera has been included in the Simbas’ the national rugby15s provisional squad ahead of Rugby World Cup qualifiers set for next week in France. The speedy strong Injera was named by head coach Paul Odera in the final 28-man squad for the qualifiers. The Simbas will face Uganda […]
Champions Mwamba take on Nondies, Nakuru and Kisumu at Dala sevens
Driftwood Sevens champions Mwamba have been pooled alongside Nondescripts Nakuru RFC and hosts Kisumu RFC at the Dala Sevens set for next month in Kisumu. Mwamba, whi beat Menengai Oilers 21-07 to be crowned Driftwood champions last weekend face a tricky pool A encounter at the 4thleg that will be played between July 2nd and […]
KRU in fund drive to support Simbas
Kenya Rugby Union has asked fans to fund Simbas, the national Rugby15s team ahead of Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France. With only a few days remaining, the federation still looking for Sh10 million to cater for the technical bench. To that effect, KRU have asked all Kenyans of goodwill to help them attain the […]
Ambaka and Oliech back in Shujaa squad
Newly appointed Shujaa, the national rugby sevens head coach Damian McGrath has recalled Willy Ambaka and Sammy Oliech back into the squad ahead of Commonwealth Games set for next mirth in Birmingham. Playing for St Petersburg’s Narvskaya Zastava in Russia, Ambaka returns after a year out of theb team following their dismal performance at the Olympic […]
KCB in search of Driftwood title defence with second win
Reigning Driftwood champions KCB will be chasing their title defence this weekend as the tournament kicks off tomorrow in Mombasa. Being hosted by Mombasa RFC, the bankers, who won the opening series, Kabeberi Sevens before losing to Strathmore Leos at Christie sevens, will be chasing their second title that is held by Mombasa RFC. Christie […]
KCB’s Ojee top sevens scorers’ chart
KCB rugby player Jacob Ojee leads the try scorers’ charts after two rounds of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit. Ojee, who was the tournament’s MVP in 2013, has landed a total of 11 tries, one more than his KCB team mate Geoffrey Okwach and Daystar Falcons’ Patrick Odongo who are tied on 10 tries each. […]
Simbas shine over Leopards at Currie Cup
Homeside Kenya Simbas, the national rugby15s defeated the visiting Leopards in the Currie Cup yesterday in a match played at the RFUEA Nairobi. The Paul Odera coached side were 25-14 winners agsinst the South African side as kenya celebrated their second win in the series With seven tries and five conversions, kenya was on the […]