Newly appointed Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Harriet Okach wants transparency in the management of the union. Speaking for the first time after taking over at the RFUEA Grounds today, Okach said the draft constitution had been circulated to stakeholders and affiliates since December 2023 and is expected to be adopted within 60 days. Okach assured […]
Kenya Lionesses lost their match against defending South Africa at the ongoing Rugby Africa Women’s Cup at the Stade Makis stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The champions managed to beat Kenya 19-12, which was the first loss after Kenya beat hosts Madagascar 28-05 in the opening match. The Springbok Women remains unbeaten in the competition since […]
Kenya Simbas, the national rugby men’s 15s team lost to South African junior Boks side in their second friendly match in South Africa. The Jerome Paarwater side lost 42-24 after the Boks came from behind to add on their 2022 loss of 42-19. Simbas had drawn against SWD at 17-17 in the first match over […]
Harriet Achieng Okach has been appointed as the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairperson following the resignation of Alexander Sasha Mutai last week. The union made history by appointing Achieng as the first women to lead after the decision was made on Wednesday June 5th during a Board meeting following the exit of Mutai ahead of the […]
Shujaa, the national rugby men’s team will be facing off with neighbours Uganda, Ivory Coast and Ghana at the Africa men’s 7s tournament. With the championships set for a fortnight, starting from June 21st to June 22nd at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius, Kenya will be seeking revenge against defending champions Uganda in pool A. According […]
Kenya Lionesses, the national women’s rugby team started the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup on high note, beating hosts Madagascar in a match played at the Stade makis in Antananarivo today. With ambitions to claim the title, Lionesses were 28-05 winners against the hosts on a revenge mission. Grace Okulu converted Phoebe Otieno’s try to give […]
Kenya Simbas, the national rugby men’s 15s played to a draw against SWD Eagles during their first training in South Africa yesterday at the Mossel Bay. The Jerome Paarwater side managed to come from behind to draw 17-17 at the final whistle after the two sides had drawn 12-12 at halftime. Kenya went ahead through […]
Alexander Sasha Mutai has resigned as the Kenya Rugby Union Chairman today after a Special General Meeting was called today at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The chair had been placed on the hot seat on allegations of misappropriation and/or embezzlement of Ksh 13.2 million through illegal payments to vendors that did not provide services. […]
Enid Ouma will captain Kenya Lionesses, the national rugby 15s team ahead of Rugby Africa Women’s Cup set for next month in Madagascar. The matches at Stade Makis, Ouma will be assisted by Maurine Chebet at the June 5th to 16th tournament that has new players led by Ivonee Katundu, Doris Kimani and Yvette Oketch. […]
KCB Rugby has appointed Denis Mwanja as head coach on interim basis replacing Oliver Mang’eni who left the club a month ago. The changes, which take effect from May 26, will also see Backs Coach Darwin Mukidza, and Team Manager Priscilla Amollo Ong’ombe, leave the Club after the expiry of their contracts. The transitions come at a […]