The squad of 22 match officials that will take charge of the women’s and men’s rugby sevens competitions at the delayed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has today been announced by World Rugby to mark the 100 days to go milestone until the action kicks off in Tokyo Stadium on 26 July, 2021.
Kabras Sugar winger Derrick Ashiundu’s nine week ban has been upheld. This follows the hearing of his appeal on 24 March 2021. Ashiundu had been sent off during his side’s 43-5 Kenya Cup win over Kenya Harlequin on Saturday 20 March 2021…
Our attention has been drawn to excerpts of a television interview in the local media which did not capture the complete status of the ongoing COVID19 vaccination program for rugby athletes. We wish to issue a comprehensive update on the vaccination program…
Shujaa and Lionesses wrapped up their Emirates Invitational 7s campaign in fifth and sixth places respectively on Friday 8th April 2021.After two days of intense rugby at the Sevens stadium that was preceded by four training days at the same venue. Shujaa…
A spirited Shujaa wrapped up the first day of the second Emirates Invitational 7s tournament unbeaten to finish top of the tournament’s Blue Pool. On their way to the top finish, the Innocent Simiyu charges kicked off the day with a…
The Presidential announcement on Friday 26 March suspending sporting activities in the country has dealt a big blow to rugby and by extension the greater sports fraternity.
Shujaa finished third in the first weekend of the Emirates Invitational 7s after beating Japan 31-14 at the Sevens Stadium. Alvin Otieno was first on the score sheet in this match as he fended off his defender and made his way to…
Kenya Lionesses kicked off the Kenyan action at the Emirates Invitational 7s at 8:52am when they faced Japan. Trailing 0-14 at the breather, the Lionesses picked themselves up and landed two converted tries in the second half through Stellah Wafula and Captain…
The Emirates Invitational 7s is a competitive training camp that kicked off on March 26th and will run until the 10th of April, with a total of fourteen teams, Lionesses and Shula included, participating and operating in bio-bubbles. The teams have…
Fourteen international teams competing in Dubai on 2-3 and 8-9 April Combined event confirmed in Los Angeles over weekend of 25-27 June HSBC Paris Sevens – Marcoussis event postponed World Rugby providing US$4 million funding for rugby sevens programmes and high-performance preparation…
Top international referee Wayne Barnes explains the Head Contact Process (HCP) and its role in changing behaviours among everyone involved in rugby. Facebook Comments
The World Rugby Player Welfare and Laws Symposium 2021 has kicked off with Chief Executive Alan Gilpin reaffirming the international federation’s commitment to foster a safer and more accessible game for future generations.
This certification enables Karimi, who is also the Deputy Principal of the Alliance High School and Head Coach of the school’s rugby team, the Bush Bucks, to train and guide match officials in their pursuit of further qualifications in match officiating.
Kenya’s squads to the Emirates Invitational 7s were unveiled to the public on Thursday 25 March 2021. Andrew Amonde skippers the men’s side, Shujaa and will be assisted by Billy Odhiambo. Eden Agero and Samuel Oliech are included in the travelling party…
The teams will train and play all rugby at The Sevens Stadium behind closed doors, with spectators not allowed in attendance. The tournaments will take place on April 2nd/3rd and April 8th/9th.
The Sarries shared points with winners Mwamba at their home tournament and lead the standings with the maximum 44 points. Mwamba are second with 39 points while Top Fry Nakuru who missed the Impala round are third on 19 points, two ahead of Northern Suburbs (17 points). Ruckit (14 points) and Kisumu Dolphins (12 points) round off the standings.
Both the National Sevens Teams will be in High-Performance camps this week as they continue their Tokyo Olympics preparations courtesy of National Olympic Committee Kenya. Shujaa started theirs early as they went into Kasarani last week and will be leaving on Wednesday…
The second half was all Kabras, Dukisa converting Brian Tanga’s try for a 26-5 score before Ayange landed his brace, the scores readin 31-5. Aaron Adhanja then went over, Dukisa sure with the twos as Kabras led 38-5 before Walter Okoth scored for the 43-5 full time score.
The Kenya Cup fixtures between Nondescripts and Strathmore Leos, and Menengai Oilers versus Resolution Impala Saracens due to be played this afternoon, have been postponed. The decision to postpone the fixtures has been taken as a precaution following confirmation of 12 positive…
Top Fry Nakuru RFC, one of the top-flight clubs in the country was recently dealt a huge blow as one of their avid supporters Justine Oira, popularly known as ‘Tyso’ passed away on 10th March 2021. “Tyso was a big brother to…
The second leg of the KRU Women’s Festival kicks will be held tomorrow at the Impala Grounds from 10:00 am. As was the case in the first leg of the Festival, we shall have two tiers in place. Tier one comprises of…
Minjire, now in Germany on a sports scholarship and playing his rugby at SC 1880 Frankfurt, was recognised by the US publication alongside Melanie Keita with whom he cofounded Melanin Kapital; an initiative which enables African startups to collaborate with European companies.
