KCB Rugby edged out their nemesis Kabras Sugar to lift Prinsloo 7s, the opening leg of Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) national 7s circuit played at the Nakuru Athletics Club in Nakuru County.
The bankers dominated sugar millers winning 19-12 in a thrilling final, marking a perfect start to their National Sevens Circuit title defense.
At the semifinals, KCB beat booked their place in the final after an impressive knockout campaign against hosts Nakuru RFC, the Wanyore, 19-0 after a 24-12 win over Kenya Harlequins in the quarterfinals.
Head coach Andrew Amonde said: “We are happy with the result and the way the boys performed throughout the weekend. Despite the knock, Onyala is okay, which is good news for us. We now shift gears to the Dala Sevens, where we may also give some of the new boys an opportunity to showcase what they can do.”
“The victory capped a flawless weekend for the Bankers, who remained unbeaten throughout the tournament to lift the first title of the 2026 circuit.
In the group stages yesterday, the Bankers secured a 29-12 victory over Nondies before tightening up defensively to blank NYS Spades 14-0 in their second outing then they finished off the day with an impressive 25-5 win over Catholic Monks.
KCB captain Elvis Olukusi was named the Player of the Final after an outstanding all-round performance against Kabras Sugar, leading from the front as the Bankers claimed their first Prinsloo Sevens title since 2020.
“Winning the first leg of the circuit gives us confidence heading into the rest of the season. Every player stepped up when called upon, and this trophy is a reward for the hard work we have put in during preseason. We appreciate the support from our fans, and now our focus is on maintaining this momentum in Dala,” noted Olukusi.
Attention now shifts to the second leg of the circuit, the Dala Sevens, scheduled for August 1-2, 2026, at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu. The venue holds special memories for the Bankers, having been the same ground where KCB were crowned National Sevens Circuit champions in last year’s edition.
Mwamba Women were crowned champions with an emphatic 19-0 win over Kiambaa Women.
Zetech Oaks were the Division 2 winners after beating Kabarak University 46-0 in a one sided encounter.