Three Rift Valley teams qualify for KRU Girls 7s championship
St. Joseph’s Girls,Olbonata and Mema have booked their slots from the Rift Valley region to this weekend’s KRU Girls’ National…
KRU Girls’7s: Mazeras, Eregi secure berths to national championship
Mazeras and Eregi are the latest sides to qualify for the KRU Girls’ 7s national championships set for Nakuru on…
Mabera, Gatero qualify for KRU Girls 7s Nationals
St Mary’s Mabera and Gatero Girls secured their berths to the KRU Girls’National 7s Championship after emerging victorious in their…
Kenya Rugby Union Board Appointments
Following the recent elections during the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Annual General Meeting, the KRU Board has appointed Leslie Mwangale…
World Rugby launches reimagined Get Into Rugby programme to drive player retention
World Rugby is inviting national member unions to apply to participate in the pilot programme for its reimagined Get Into Rugby programme,…
Championship, Nationwide kickoff dates confirmed
The 2022/23 Kenyan league season will get underway on 26 November 2022 with action in the second tier KRU Championship…
Age Grade festival hosted in Bungoma
KRU Regional Development Officer Shirley Anindo, who organized this festival said, “Age grade rugby, tag rugby in particular, is loved…
Safari 7s returns to the RFUEA this October
The Safari 7s is confirmed to make a comeback to the RFUEA Ground after a two year hiatus that saw…
KRU to host Training and Education courses
The Kenya Rugby Union will host a series of Training and Education courses over the next three weeks. Moi University…
KRU hosts inaugural Grassroots to Global workshop
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) hosted the inaugural Grassroots to Global Workshop this past weekend in Nairobi. The Workshop, held…
Odera speaks on Simbas training squad
Head Coach Paul Odera has shared his thoughts after naming the Simbas training squad for the final Rugby World Cup…
Odera names training squad for final RWC 2023 qualification tournament
Head Coach Paul Odera has named a 38-man Simbas training squad in preparation for the RWC 2023 final qualification tournament…
Ngong Township counting on processes to scale great heights
Ngong Township Secondary School are coming off an exceptional season that saw them qualify for the just concluded Kenya Secondary…
Onyala, Oyoo top scorers for Shujaa at RWC 7s
Vincent Onyala and captain Nelson Oyoo were Kenya’s overall top scorers at the just concluded Rugby World Cup 7s in…
Koyonzo hit Butula to be crowned KSSSA National 7s champions
Kakamega County’s Koyonzo are the new Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National 7s champions after defeating fellow Western region…
12th place finish for Shujaa at RWC 7s
Shujaa closed out the Rugby World Cup 7s in 12th place after going down 26-19 to the USA in the…
USA awaits Shujaa after RWC 7s Challenge semifinal defeat to England
Shujaa suffered a 36-0 loss to England in the RWC 7s Challenge Semifinal on Saturday 10th September at the Cape…
Shujaa defeat Scotland to advance to RWC7s Challenge semis
Shujaa are through to the Challenge semis at the Rugby World Cup 7s after defeating Scotland 24-5 in quarterfinal action…
Shujaa drop to Challenge Trophy after defeat to Argentina
Shujaa were eliminated from cup contention at the Rugby World Cup 7s action, going down 22-7 to Argentina in round…
Pools confirmed for KSSSA National 7s
The pools are confirmed for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National 7s in Nakuru County. Nairobi’s Ofafa Jericho…
KRU and Blocksport: Technology in service of Kenyan Rugby and completely new way of fan engagement
Kenya Rugby Union has signed a 5-year partnership BLOCKSPORT AG, a leading Swiss sports tech solutions provider, to create the…
Kenya Rugby Union elects new Vice Chairman at Annual General Meeting
The Kenya Rugby Union voted in new officials to its board of directors at the Annual General Meeting held at…
KSSSA National 7s line up confirmed
The lineup is now complete for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National 7s championships set for Nakuru County…
Kenya Rugby Union Seals Grassroots to Global Partnership with ChildFund Rugby
Kenya Rugby Union and ChildFund Rugby sealed their Grassroots to Global Forum partnership today. The sports body and the child…
McGrath names Shujaa squad for RWC 7s duty
Head Coach Damian McGrath has named seven returnees and five debutants in the Shujaa squad to next weekend’s Rugby World…
Simbas to begin final RWC 2023 qualification tournament against USA
World Rugby has today unveiled the match schedule for the Final Qualification Tournament that will determine the 20th and final…
Shujaa’s Rugby World Cup Sevens Journey: 2001 to date
Shujaa, as the Kenya Men’s National Sevens team is known by its millions of supporters across the globe, made its…
Venues confirmed for remaining KSSSA regional championships
The weekend of 2-4 September sees KSSSA Regional Schools 7s competitions take place across six regions, namely, Western, Rift Valley,…
KSSSA County 7s: Western, Rift Valley Round Up
Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) County sevens competitions took place across several counties over the past weekend of 27-28…
Ofafa Jericho, Upper Hill earn Nairobi ticket to KSSSA School 7s
Ofafa Jericho High School and Upper Hill will represent Nairobi at the KSSSA National Schools 7s in Nakuru from 8-10…
Shujaa finish sixth in Los Angeles
Shujaa closed out the 2021/22 HSBC Sevens World Series in twelfth place after finishing sixth overall at the season ending…
Anya steers Shujaa to fifth place final in Los Angeles
Edmund Anya struck at the death to seal Shujaa’s place in the Los Angeles 7s fifth place final with a…
Australia end Shujaa’s cup hopes in Los Angeles
Trailing 14-7 at the interval, Shujaa exited the Los Angeles 7s cup competition after falling to a 40-14 defeat to…
Shujaa secure quarterfinal berth in Los Angeles
Shujaa reached the cup quarterfinals in Los Angeles with a gutsy 20-10 victory over Scotland, a result that saw Damian…
Shujaa stay alive with victory over England
A 19 -14 win over England saw Shujaa keep their cup quarterfinal hopes alive at the season ending Los Angeles…
Shujaa begin Los Angeles campaign on a losing note
Shujaa started their Los Angeles 7s campaign with a 33-14 loss to Samoa in Pool D action at the Dignity…
Training & Education Update
The Kenya Rugby Union conducted a series of Training and Education courses during the recently concluded National Sevens Circuit. A…
Mwavumbo Girls join the Kenyan rugby family
As part of the Kenya Rugby Union’s efforts to see more girls involved in the game, Mwavumbo Girls Secondary School…
Injera to grace Fiji’s Coral Coast 7s
Tournament director Jay Whyte said the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast Sevens, which was returning in its first post-COVID tournament, would…
Lenana seeded first for KSSSA Nairobi regional sevens
The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nairobi regional sevens competition will take place on 27-28 August at the Lenana…
Gilgil region embraces age grade rugby
The Gilgil region is the latest port of call for age grade rugby. This is following the inclusion of Gilgil…
Women In Rugby Workshop: Call For Applications
The Kenya Rugby Union Training and Education Department is organizing an exclusive workshop for women involved in rugby. The objective of…
Everything you need to know about Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
The identity of the 16 men’s regional qualifiers is now known. Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, Samoa, Tonga, Uruguay, Chile, Canada,…
Lionesses earn rave reviews from Challenger Series commentators
Following their semifinal finish at last week’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Santiago, Chile, the Kenya Women’s National Sevens…
Sigalagala youngster Litali dreams big
Hailing from Malava in Kakamega County,Chebuyusi High School alumnus Donald Litali is coming off a stellar season in the third…
Damian McGrath one on one with Bernard Ndong
Shujaa Head Coach Damian McGrath speaks to NTV’s Bernard Ndong about the upcoming Los Angeles 7s, Rugby World Cup 7s…
McGrath makes two changes as Shujaa head to Los Angeles
Jeff Oluoch and Samuel Oliech return to the Shujaa squad, replacing Levi Amunga and Herman Humwa who were part of…
Ashiundu ruled out of Repechage
Simbas’ winger Derrick Ashiundu has been ruled out of November’s Repechage tournament in Dubai after suffering a broken leg. He…
Buyachi takes over at Kisumu
Former Kenya Cup winner Lawrence Buyachi is the new Head Coach at former Kenya Cup side Kisumu, who are currently…
Shujaa to face Samoa in Los Angeles 7s opener
The curtains fall on the 2021/22 World Rugby Sevens Series with the final leg, the Los Angeles 7s taking place…
Battling Lionesses edged by Japan in Challenger Series semi
Kenya’s hopes of playing on the 2022/23 World Rugby Sevens Women’s Series are over after the Lionesses fell to a…
Lionesses hit Argentina to reach Challenger Series semis
The Lionesses are now just two games away from attaining core status on the World Rugby Sevens Series after defeating…
Lionesses Top Pool D with 31-5 Victory over South Africa
The Kenya Lionesses beat rivals Women Boks 31-5 in the second Pool D of the Challenger Series in Chile to…
Mwanja taking it a game at a time as Lionesses land in Chile
The Shujaa great said this while speaking to KRU Media on Wednesday afternoon, saying, “It is not beyond our capabilities…
Oscar Dennis calls time on rugby career
Former Kenya 7s international Oscar Dennis has called time on his rugby career. Commenting on his social media handles, the…
Mwanja names Lionesses squad for Challenger Series
Head Coach Dennis Mwanja has named the Lionesses squad that will do duty at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series…
Shujaa wind up Commonwealth Games campaign in seventh place
Shujaa finished their Commonwealth Games campaign in joint seventh after losing out to Scotland 22-12 in the fifth place semifinal…
Shujaa finish second in Pool D, advance to quarterfinal stage
Shujaa finished second in Pool D action at the Commonwealth Games, going down 7-5 to pool winners Australia at the…
Shujaa hit Jamaica to stay in Commonwealth medal contention
Shujaa registered a second successive win to stay in medal contention in the rugby sevens competition at the Commonwealth Games…
Shujaa silence African champions in Commonwealth Games opener
Shujaa have began their Commonwealth Games rugby sevens campaign with a 27-14 victory over African champions Uganda. Tries from Johnstone…
Dubai to host decisive Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby today confirmed that the Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place at The Sevens…
Shujaa to start RWC 7s campaign against Tonga
Shujaa will face Tonga in their Rugby World Cup 7s opener at the Cape Town Stadium at 11.23am EAT on…
Shujaa to start Commonwealth Games campaign against Uganda
The Kenya men’s national sevens team, Shujaa, will get their campaign at the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens competition underway with…
Oilers crowned National Sevens Circuit champions as Kabras triumph in Kakamega
The curtains fell on the 2022 National Sevens Circuit with Menengai Oilers lifting the overall crown after eliminating defending champions…
Kenya Rugby Union Statement On Elgon Cup
Following consultations internally within the Kenya Rugby Union, and with our stakeholders and sponsors, we regrettably will be unable to…
Lionesses in Pool D for World Rugby Challenger Series
The women’s national sevens team, Lionesses, will be among the teams seeking promotion to the HSBC Sevens World Series when…
Kakamega 7s pools confirmed
The curtains fall on the 2022 National Sevens Circuit when the sixth and final round, the Kakamega 7s takes place…
Oilers in pole position ahead of Circuit finale in Kakamega
The Menengai Oilers are in pole position heading into the final round of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit in Kakamega…
Shujaa’s Commonwealth Games squad revealed
The men’s national sevens team that will represent the country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England has been…
Oilers win the Prinsloo 7s
Menengai Oilers became the fifth winner of a National Sevens Circuit tournament after five rounds of the competition when they…
Prinsloo 7s: It’s a Strath – Oilers final
Strathmore Leos and Menengai Oilers booked their berths in the Prinsloo 7s final after overcoming their opponents in semifinal action…
Prinsloo 7s Day 1 Round Up
The quarterfinal pairings at the Prinsloo 7s are now complete after the conclusion of pool play at the Nakuru Athletic…
Simbas ready for RWC Qualifiers Final against Namibia
Kenya Simbas are looking to make history on Sunday 10th July 2022 when they take on Namibia in the Rugby…
National Sevens Circuit finely poised heading into Nakuru
Defending champions KCB hold a slim three-point lead, having accumulated 75 points after the four previous rounds. Dennis Mwanja’s won…
Simbas through to Rugby Africa Cup final!
The Simbas will play either Namibia or Zimbabwe in Sunday's final with direct qualification as the African representative to the…
Homeboyz top seeds for National Sevens Circuit penultimate round in Nakuru
Dala 7s winners Homeboyz have been seeded first for the penultimate round of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit, the Prinsloo…
Odera makes three changes to Simbas line up against Algeria
The Rugby World Cup Qualification semifinal match between the Kenya Simbas and Algeria will kick off on Wednesday 6th July…
Kenya Simbas Focus Shifts To semifinal Against Algeria
The Kenya Simbas have resumed training today, Monday 4th July, after taking a days rest since their clash against Uganda…
National Sevens Circuit: Homeboyz triumph in Kisumu
Homeboyz are the fourth different winner on the National Sevens Circuit after defeating Menengai Oilers 19-14 in the final at…
Oilers, Homeboyz to meet in Dala 7s Cup final
Homeboyz and Menengai Oilers will meet in the Dala 7s Cup final. Homeboyz were 14-10 winners over Mwamba while Menengai…
KRU announces Hildana Lodge as new official Simbas Rugby World Cup qualifiers sponsors
The Kenya men’s fifteens national team, The Simbas, has received a boost of Ksh 10 million in sponsorship from Teita…
Marathon schedule ahead as National Sevens Circuit enters its home stretch
The opening three rounds of this year’s circuit have produced three different winners with KCB claiming the season opening Kabeberi…
Youngsters Madigu, Odongo, Wamalwa lead National Sevens Circuit scoring stats
As the National Sevens Circuit takes a break this weekend at its halfway point, Strathmore Leos’ Brunson Madigu and Daystar…
Odera names final Simbas squad for RWC 2023 qualifiers
Head Coach Paul Odera has named the 28 man squad that will do duty at the Rugby World Cup African…
KCB in slim lead at National Sevens Circuit halfway stage
National Sevens Circuit champions KCB returned to the top of the circuit standings after the third round in Mombasa. The…
Mwamba seeded first as Dala 7s pools unveiled
The pools for the fourth round of the National Sevens Circuit, the Dala 7s have been confirmed by the Kenya…
Memo: Agents and player involvement with agents
Wednesday 22 June 2022 Dear All, We would like to draw attention to the KRU regulations 2018 that require all…
Mwamba win the Driftwood 7s
Mwamba are the new Driftwood 7s champions after beating Menengai Oilers 19 -7 in a pulsating final at the Mombasa…
Driftwood 7s Day 1 Wrap: KCB, Strathmore to meet in cup quarters
The quarterfinal pairing at the Driftwood 7s is now known following completion of pool play at the Mombasa Sports Club…
National Sevens Circuit reaches halfway stage with Mombasa action
All eyes are on the Mombasa Sports Club as the National Sevens Circuit enters its third round with the Driftwood…
Ojee leads NSC try scoring after round two
Ojee, who was the circuit MVP in 2013, has landed a total of 11 tries, one more than his KCB…
Charging Simbas serve a stunning comeback against EP Elephants
The men’s national rugby 15 aside, Kenya Simbas, saved their best performance in the Currie Cup Division One tournament for…
Odera names Simbas squad for Elephants assignment
Paul Odera has named the Simbas squad that will do duty against South Africa’s EP Elephants in their final Currie…
Resplendent Simbas power past Leopards in historic Currie Cup Nairobi clash
The Kenya Men’s national rugby 15s side, Kenya Simbas, who had already made history in hosting a Currie Cup Division…
U20 action to spice up Simbas-Leopards Currie Cup match
Saturday’s Currie Cup clash between the Simbas and South Africa’s Leopards will be preceded by a curtain raising fixture between…
Simbas, Leopards squads declared ahead of historic Currie Cup clash
The squads have been declared for Saturday’s historic Currie Cup Division 1 clash between the Simbas and defending champions Leopards.…
Driftwood 7s pools confirmed
The pools for the Dirftwood 7s have been confirmed by Kenya Rugby. National Sevens Circuit leaders Strathmore Leos headline Pool…
Strathmore, KCB share National Sevens Circuit lead after round two
Strathmore Leos lead the National Sevens Circuit after the opening two rounds. The 2009 champions are on 41 points, level…
Strathmore edge KCB to win Christie 7s
Strathmore Leos are the new Christie 7s champions, defeating KCB 15-10 in an entertaining cup final at the RFUEA Ground…
Nakuru seeded first for Christie 7s women’s competition
Fresh from winning the women’s title at the Kabeberi 7s, Nakuru are top seeds for the second tournament, the Christie…
Pools confirmed for Christie 7s
Kenya Rugby has confirmed the pools for the second round of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit at the RFUEA Ground…
Christie 7s roll of honor
The National Sevens Circuit continues with second round action at Nairobi’s RFUEA Ground when the Christie 7s takes place on…
KCB edge Strathmore to lift Kabeberi 7s crown
KCB won the opening round of the National Sevens Circuit after defeating Strathmore Leos 12-10 in a tense Kabeberi 7s…
KCB and Strathmore reach Kabeberi 7s final
KCB and Strathmore Leos will meet in the Kabeberi 7s cup final after emerging from difficult semifinals KCB, the reigning…
Kabeberi 7s: Semifinal pairing complete
KCB, Menenegai Oilers, Strathmore Leos and Homeboyz are through to the cup quarters at the Kabeberi 7s. KCB were 14-5…
Kabeberi 7s: Exciting quarterfinal match ups expected
There are exciting quarterfinal match ups as the season opening Kabeberi 7s enters day two on Sunday 22 May 2022…
Mwamba,KCB, Homeboyz lead teams into Kabeberi quarters
Hosts and defending champions Mwamba reached the cup quarterfinal at the Kabeberi 7s after finishing second at the close of…
Nyambua Back As Kenya Simbas Face Boland Cavaliers
The Kenya Simbas take on Boland Cavaliers on Saturday 21st May in South Africa, the match will be played at…
National Sevens Circuit : KCB seeded first for season opening Kabeberi 7s
National Sevens Circuit champions KCB are top seeds for this year’s season opening tournament, the George Mwangi Kabeberi Memorial 7s…
The Prescott Cup returns
The Prescott Cup makes a return this month and has attracted a total of 10 schools who will be split…
Kabeberi 7s gets the National Sevens Circuit underway
The National Sevens Circuit finally returns after a two year hiatus with the season opening George Mwangi Kabeberi Memorial 7s..…
Damian McGrath unveiled as Shujaa Head Coach
Damian McGrath has been unveiled as the Shujaa Head Coach. Speaking to the Kenya Rugby Union, McGrath said spoke about…
Khwesa, Salem set to debut as Shujaa squad to Toulouse announced
Archadius Khwesa and Ben Salem are in line for their debuts as the Shujaa squad to the Toulouse and London…
Kakamega 7s date amended
The Kenya Rugby Union has made a change to the National Sevens Circuit order of tournaments. The National Sevens Circuit…
World Rugby confirms adoption of welfare-driven laws
World Rugby Council has today voted unanimously to adopt five welfare driven global trials into full law from 1 July.…
Training & Education Update: 12 May 2022
The Kenya Rugby Union will conduct a series of Training and Education courses on the sidelines of the National Sevens…
Statement On The Kenya Men’s National Sevens Team (Shujaa)
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has opted to part ways with Innocent Simiyu, Head Coach of the Kenyan men’s national…
Simbas hit Bulldogs for first Currie Cup win
The Simbas registered their first win in the Currie Cup, defeating hosts Border Bulldogs 35-12 in their first division clash…
Simbas welcome back dependable quintet ahead of Bulldogs clash
Loose forward Dan Sikuta and the versatile backline quartet of Brian Tanga, John Okoth, Vincent Onyala and Darwin Mukidza are…
Kenyan rugby fans in for historic treat as Currie Cup comes to Nairobi
Kenyan rugby fans are in for a historic treat when the Currie Cup comes to town in the month of…
Battling Simbas go down to Griffons
Commenting after the match, Head Coach Paul Odera said, “We are showing great resolve and fighting spirit in all games.…
Lionesses eliminated from Rugby World Cup 7s contention
A 19-5 Africa Women’s 7s quarterfinal loss to Tunisia put paid to the Lionesses’ dreams of qualifying for the 2023…
Odera makes 12 changes as Simbas take on Griffons
Head Coach Paul Odera has made 12 changes as the Simbas play away to the Griffons in Currie Cup First…
Lionesses face Tunisia in Africa Women’s 7s quarters
Kenya started their Rugby Africa Women’s 7s campaign with a win and a loss at the Jammel Stadium in Jammel,…
Lionesses drawn in Pool B at Africa Women 7s
This tournament serves as the African qualifying tournament for the Rugby World Cup 7s set for September in South Africa…
Odera hails Simbas mental resolve after narrow loss to Goshawks
Simbas Head Coach Paul Odera hails the side’s super mental strength and determination to come from 0-17 down before going…
Embu 7s set for May 7
The Embu 7s will be played on May 7th and 8th at the Njikiri Showground in Embu. The tournament was…
Shujaa qualify for sixth consecutive Rugby World Cup 7s
Kenya have qualified for a sixth consecutive Rugby World Cup 7s after beating Zambia 19-12 in the third place playoff…
Daystar Falcons crowned Nationwide champions
Daystar Falcons are the 2021/22 KRU Nationwide Champions after defeating Zetech Oaks 30-13 in the final at the RFUEA Ground…
Lionesses Squad for Africa 7s announced
Head Coach Dennis Mwanja has named the Kenya women’s national rugby sevens squad for the Rugby Africa Womens 7s in…
Simiyu names Shujaa squad for Africa 7s duty
Head Coach Innocent Simiyu has named the Kenya men’s national rugby sevens squad for this weekend’s Rugby Africa Men’s 7s…
An update from Simbas Head Coach Paul Odera
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One point for Shujaa in Vancouver
The Kenya men’s national 7s team, Shujaa, collected a solitary point at the sixth round of the 2021/22 World Rugby…
Zimbabwe survive late scare to lift Barthes Trophy
Zimbabwe are the 2022 Barthes Trophy champions following a 19-14 win over favourites Namibia at the Nyayo National Stadium. Facebook…
Chipu smash Madagascar to claim Barthes bronze
The Kenya national U20 rugby 15s side, Kenya Chipu finished third in the 2022 Barthes Cup after thrashing Madagascar 49-15…
Nairobi Metro 7s set for Saturday
The inaugural Nairobi Metro 7s tournament takes place at the RFUEA Ground on Saturday 16 April 2021. The one day…
U20 Barthes Trophy: Semifinal heartbreak for Chipu
Namibia ended Kenya’s reign as defending champions with a 16-5 victory in the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy tournament at…
U20 Barthes Trophy: Declared Squads for Match Day 2
Squad have been declared for match day 2 action at the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy on Wednesday 13 April…
Chipu receive Teita Sisal boost
The Kenya U20 National Team (Chipu) has received a major boost of Ksh 1 million sponsorship from Teita Sisal Estate…
U20 Barthes Trophy: Semifinal pairings confirmed
The semifinal pairings for the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy are now known following completion of the quarterfinals on Saturday…
Daystar, Zetech secure KRU Championship slots
Daystar Falcons and Zetech Oaks will play in the 2022/23 second tier KRU Championship after winning their respective Nationwide National…
Sevens World Series: Shujaa land Pool A in Vancouver
Kenya has been drawn in Pool A for this weekend’s sixth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Vancouver,…
Sevens World Series: Shujaa collect five points in Singapore
The men’s national sevens rugby team collected 5 points from the fifth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in…
U20 Barthes Trophy: Chipu beat Uganda to book semi-final slot
Defending champions Kenya are on course to yet another final after a commanding display against Uganda in the fourth quarter…
Simbas begin Currie Cup campaign with loss to Valke
The Simbas began their Currie Cup first division campaign with a 51-14 defeat to Valke at the Bosman Stadium in…
Enterprise Cup: Kabras edge KCB to complete the season’s double
Kabras Sugar RFC sealed off their 2021/2022 15s season with a memorable cup double as they defeated KCB RFC 9-6…
Early kick off as Kabras and KCB face off in Enterprise Cup final
Defending champions Kabras Sugar take on KCB in the final of the Enterprise Cup at the RFUEA Ground on Saturday…
KRU Chairman talks up Currie Cup participation, state support
KRU Chairman Oduor Gangla addresses the press during the Simbas team naming at the RFUEA Ground on Wednesday 6 April…
Dan Sikuta – What we expect from the Currie Cup
Simbas captain Dan Sikuta talks about the upcoming Currie Cup and what the team aims to achieve during their South…
Currie Cup: Simbas Travelling Squad Announced
Head Coach Paul Odera has announced the Currie Cup bound Simbas travelling squad. Simbas Travelling Squad: Ian Njenga (Nondescripts), Edward…
U20 Barthes Trophy ticket sales commence
Ticket sales for the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy are now open.
U20 Barthes Trophy: Uganda declare their squad to Nairobi
Uganda have named a 32 man travelling squad for the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy taking place in Nairobi from…
KRU Board Appointment And Update On Sports Act Compliance
The Kenya Rugby Union Board has appointed Kikechi Kombo to the position of acting Vice Chairman. Kikechi will serve in…
KRU Statement On Affiliate Registration And Compliance
The Kenya Rugby Union requests its affiliates to send the following documents from their elected officials to aid registration and…
2022 U20 Barthes Trophy fixtures released
The Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy gets underway this Saturday at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium. The tournament, which serves as…
Kabras, KCB set up Enterprise Cup final date
Defending champions Kabras Sugar and KCB will renew their rivalry when they face off in the Enterprise Cup final Facebook…
KRU Nationwide National Semifinal pairings confirmed
The national semifinal pairing in the KRU Nationwide playoffs is now known following completion of the semifinal fixtures on Saturday…
Message of Condolence To The Family Of The Late Ali Al Jabri
I am deeply saddened to learn of the untimely demise of Ali Al Jabri (aka Ali Papa), a former chairman…
60 man Simbas squad named for Currie Cup, RWC qualification duty
Head Coach Paul Odera has named a 60 man Simbas squad in preparation for the Currie Cup between April and…
Simiyu names squad for Singapore and Vancouver
Head Coach Innocent Simiyu has named four debutants in the Shujaa squad for the fifth and sixth rounds of the…
KRU hosts rugby and entrepreneurship boot camp in Mombasa
The Kenya Rugby Union, through its Coast Regional Development Officer, Leon Lubang’a, organized a rugby and entrepreneurship boot camp hosted at Mombasa…
Machine hit Monks to lift Championship crown, Sigalagala crowned Western kings
Mean Machine won the 2021/22 KRU Championship with a 27-19 final victory over the Catholic Monks at the Catholic University…
Resilient Impala advance to Enterprise Cup semis
Impala Saracens reached the Enterprise Cup semifinal with a hard fought 20-16 victory over Topfry Nakuru at the Impala Club…
Match Official Assault: Outcome Of The Disciplinary Process
Following the conclusion of the disciplinary process after the attack on center referee Saidi Kenya during the KRU Championship semifinal…
KRU affiliates receive training on Sports Act compliance
The Kenya Rugby Union recently facilitated a session with its affiliates on compliance with the Sports Act of 2013. The…
KRU update on the match official assault on Saturday 19 March 2022
The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to give an update on the incident that occurred during the KRU Championship semifinal at…
Chipu training squad named for Barthes Trophy defense
The squad includes several returning players from last year’s squad including John Baraka, Cornelius Mokoro, Tyson Juma Maina, Anderson Oduor…
KRU To Host Training and Education Super Week In April
This Super Week will take place on the sidelines of the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy which runs from 9th…
Kenya Rugby Union Statement on Assault of Match Official
The Kenya Rugby Union strongly condemns the physical attack on center referee Saidi Kenya during the KRU Championship semifinal between…
Hail the champions! Mwamba win inaugural Women’s Kenya Cup
Janet Okello landed two tries as Mwamba built on a 10-3 half time lead to defeat Impala Roans 15-11 and…
Kabras reclaim the Kenya Cup!
Kabras Sugar reclaimed the Kenya Cup with a 34-28 victory over Menengai Oilers in a tightly contested final at The…
Kioko to officiate prestigious Zimbabwean final
Kenya Cup match official Duncan Kioko will referee the final of Zimbabwe’s prestigious Nedbank Rugby Challenge Cup between Old Hararians and…
Kenya Lionesses Graduate in the second phase of the Arise Isuzu CSR project
In commemoration of the 2022 International Women’s Day, Isuzu Kenya and Kenya Community Development Fund joined hands to celebrate two…
Kenya Cup final venue confirmed
This year’s Kenya Cup final will be held at The Bull Ring in Kakamega on Saturday 12 March 2022. Facebook…
KRU Championship: Promotion battle remains finely poised
The promotion battle in the second tier KRU Championship remains finely poised heading into the final round of action in…
Oilers end KCB’s reign as Kenya Cup champions
A kicking masterclass from Geoffrey Ominde saw Menengai Oilers end KCB’s reign as Kenya Cup champions in semifinal action at…
April date for Barthes U20 Trophy
The Barthés U20 Trophy is the Rugby Africa U20 championship. Teams compete on an annual basis and the winners of…
Revised National Sevens Circuit dates
The start of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit has been pushed back by two weeks and will now kick off…
League & Fixtures Decision on Impala Saracens
Following a league and fixtures committee meeting held this evening, 28th February, 2022, it has been determined that. Two clubs…
Judy Wanjira, thank you for your service
A vital cog of the KRU, Judy’s sacrifice, contribution and leadership through the years has been invaluable and on behalf…
Kenya Cup survival: Who needs what?
The curtains fall on the league phase of the 2021/22 Kenya Cup season with the focus on the lower end…
KRU Conducts Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Courses in Rift Valley
KRU’s Training and Education department is in Nakuru County conducting 3-day Strength and Conditioning courses at the ASK Nakuru Showgrounds.…
Kenya Simbas LooseHead Prop makes Varsity Cup Debut
Kenya Simbas loosehead prop Andrew Peter Siminyu made his Varsity Cup debut on Monday 14th February when his team, the…
Kenya Simbas Provisional Squad Named Ahead of 2023 RWC Qualifers
The Kenya Simbas kick off their preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday 17th February with morning…
Kenya Cup Match Day 9 Round Up
Defending champions KCB were restricted to a 23-18 win over Menengai Oilers in Ruaraka and stayed second on the table…
Growing Rugby In Northern Kenya Through the Lewa Conservancy Rugby Week
Kenya Rugby Union in partnership with the Borana Conservancy, Future Health Africa and the Atlas Foundation will head to Lewa…
Ongo holds one point lead atop Kenya Cup scorers chart
Resolution Impala Saracens winger Quinto Ongo holds a one point lead atop the Kenya Cup points scorers chart heading into…
KRU and Shamas Rugby Foundation Conduct Get Into Rugby Course
On Saturday 5th February, Kenya Rugby Union through its Development Office conducted a Get Into Rugby Course in conjunction with…
Enterprise Cup kick off date set for March 19
This year’s Enterprise Cup will kick off on Saturday 19 March with action in the round of 16 with the…
Shujaa edges Spain 24-19 to finish 9th at the Seville 7s
Kenya Rugby National Sevens team, Shujaa edged Spain out with a 24-19 score in extra time of the Seville 7s…
Shujaa drops to the Seville 7s Challenge Trophy
Kenya Sevens have dropped to the Seville 7s challenge trophy after losing two pool matches and winning one. The Innocent…
Mukoko, Mwanja and Beryl on duty at the Rugby Africa Regional 7s South 2022 Tournament
The Kenyan trio will be on duty at the Rugby Africa Regional South 2022 Tournament that runs on the 29th…
National Sevens Circuit dates confirmed
The National Sevens Circuit returns after a two year hiatus in May 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic and disruption of sporting…
Seville 7s Pools confirmed with three days to the event
Shujaa wrapped up their Malaga7s campaign in the 13th place semifinal where they lost 17-26 to Japan. Levi Amunga landed…
Shujaa Beats France, booking encounter with Japan
In their third Pool D match, against France, Kenya Sevens scored 26 unanswered points in the second half of this…
Shujaa drops to Challenge Trophy in the Malaga 7s
Shujaa kicked off their Malaga 7s campaign on Friday 21st January going down 17-19 and 14-19 against Canada and Wales…
Shujaa To Kick off Malaga 7s action against Canada
Kenya Sevens National men’s team, Shujaa, arrived in Spain on Monday evening ahead of the two-weekend sevens rugby action in…
Alvin Marube: The Rising Kenya Sevens Star
Alvin Marube is one of the rising stars in the Kenya Sevens National Men’s team, Shujaa since making his debut…
Focus on Nakuru and Impala Saracens as Kenya Cup enters match day six
With the games coming in thick and fast, the focus this weekend is on the lower end of the table…
Oluoch upbeat as Shujaa squad to Malaga announced
Jeff Oluoch is looking forward to a successful outing as the 2021/22 Sevens World Series continues with the Spanish round…
Mwamba earn first victory of the season as KCB crush Impala
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KRU Championship: Monks edge Shamas, Suburbs pick up first win as Trojans shock Bulls
There were wins for Catholic Monks, Northern Suburbs and UoE Trojans as the second tier KRU Championship continued on Saturday…
Nationwide Round Up: Saturday 8 January 2022
Action partially continued across the KRU Nationwide leagues on Saturday 8 January 2022. There were three fixtures played in the…
Rugby teams dominate SOYA Awards nominations
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Kenya Cup Match Day 4 Round Up
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Mwamba hit RuckIt for second successive win
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Two matches lined up as Women’s Kenya Cup resumes
There will be two matches on the cards when the Women’s Kenya Cup enters match day two on Saturday 18…
Quins edge MMUST in RFUEA thriller as KCB crush Nakuru
KCB were the day’s biggest winners as the Kenya Cup continued with match day three action on Saturday 11 December…
Kenya Cup Week Two Round Up
Strathmore Leos were among the biggest winners in the second week of the 2021/2022 Kenya Cup league as they beat…
6th Place Finish for Shujaa in the second Dubai7s Tournament
The Kenya Rugby National Sevens team finished sixth overall in the second leg of the Dubai7s tournament after going down…
Shujaa has a good platform to build on, says Innocent Simiyu
Shujaa kicks off the second leg of the Dubai sevens on Friday 3rd December morning against Australia at 8:44am EAT.…
Introduction of women’s league excites Lionesses coach
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Nondies begin life at new home as Kenya Cup enters match day two
Record champions Nondescripts begin life at their new home venue at the Ngong Racecourse with a clash against Kenya Harlequin…
Inaugural East Africa Tuskers captain Jimmy Todd leaves the pitch
Todd became the first captain by ‘default’ of the inaugural Tuskers on the tour of the Copper belt in August…
‘Game On Global’ community law variations to advance rugby accessibility and welfare
Promoting global consistency in the law variations open to unions at the community level of the game, a menu of…
World Rugby ups the pace of women’s rugby with second phase of women’s strategic plan
World Rugby has announced that it will increase the pace of women’s rugby development through the second phase of its…
Maseno to serve four match home ban
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Kenya Cup Match Day 1 Round Up
Kenya Harlequin won the Ngong Road Derby at the RFUEA Ground as the 2021/22 Kenya Cup season kicked off in…
Shujaa finish eighth in Dubai, land in Pool B for second tournament
Shujaa closed out their Dubai 7s campaign in eighth place, going down 7-29 to Ireland in the seventh place final…
Big wins for Mwamba, Impala as Women’s Kenya Cup kicks off
There were big wins for Yamanashi Impala Saracens and Mwamba as the Women’s Kenya Cup kicked off on Saturday 27…
Dubai 7s 5th Place Semifinal: Kenya 5 Great Britain 33: Match Report
A 33-5 defeat to Great Britain saw Kenya drop to the seventh place final at the Dubai 7s on Saturday…
Dubai 7s Cup Quarterfinal: Kenya 5 Fiji 19: Match Report
Kenya are out of cup contention at the Dubai 7s after a 19-5 quarterfinal defeat to Fiji at The Sevens…
Shujaa to face Fiji in Dubai 7s cup quarterfinals
Kenya closed out their Pool B fixtures at the Dubai 7s with victory over Spain at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai…
Dubai 7s: Kenya 17 Argentina 22: Match Report
A strong rally was not enough to save Kenya from a 22-17 loss to Argentina in their second Pool B…
KRU to hold World Rugby officiating course for women
The Kenya Rugby Union will hold a World Rugby Level 1 officiating course at the RFUEA Ground on Sunday 28…
Dubai 7s: Kenya 7 USA 14: Match Report
Shujaa started their Dubai 7s campaign with a 14-7 Pool B defeat to the USA at The Sevens Stadium in…
Match Official Appointments: 27 November 2021
KENYA CUP Strathmore Leos vs TopFry Nakuru 1pm, RFUEA Referee: Godwin Karuga Assistant: Vincent Muiruri & Kevin Wambugu KCB vs Homeboyz…
Championship, Nationwide kick off date confirmed
The second and third tier Kenya Rugby Union leagues will kick off on Saturday 4 December 2021 following approval from…
Mukidza leads the Simbas against Diables
Experienced utility back Darwin Mukidza captains the Simbas in the closing match of their South African tour against Spanish side,…
Through Malcolm’s Eyes: A Recap of The Simbas South African Tour
The Kenya Rugby National 15s team, The Simbas have now been in South Africa for the last twenty days for…
Six matches on the cards, women’s action lined up as new Kenya Cup season kicks off
There are six matches on the cards as the 2021/22 Kenya Cup season kicks off on Saturday 27 November 2021.…
Simbas to close out South Africa tour against Diables Barcelona
This clash which is part of the Toyota Intercontinental Invitational Series will take place on Thursday 25 November 2021 in…
Odera praises Simbas resilience after Brazil victory
Odera said, "When we led 22-16 at half time against Brazil, I feared a repeat of last week's clash against…
Shamas hit Kabarak to lift KRU Nationwide crown
Shamas Rugby Foundation are the new KRU Nationwide league champions after defeating Kabarak University 39-8 in an entertaining final at…
Simbas edge Brazil to finish third in Stellenbosch
A 36-30 victory over Brazil saw the Simbas finish third in the Stellenbosch Challenge on Saturday 20th November, at the…
Oduor,Musonye, Njoroge and Odero included in Simbas squad to face Brazil
Paul Odera has named the Simbas squad that will take on Brazil on Saturday 20th November at the Stellenbosch Academy…
Shamas and Kabarak go toe to toe in Nationwide final
While the matter of promotion to the second tier KRU Championship has already been concluded, Shamas Rugby Foundation and Kabarak…
Otieno is October’s Sports Personality of the Month
To win the coveted monthly award, Buffa beat top nominees among them rally driver Carl "Flash" Tundo who lead compatriots…
Wekesa, Omondi set for Shujaa debut in Dubai
Kevin Wekesa and Tony Omondi are set for their Sevens World Series debuts after being named in Head Coach Innocent…
Mumo to officiate Nationwide final
Makueni based Joseph Mumo will be the center referee for Saturday’s KRU Nationwide final at the RFUEA Ground. Mumo,who became…
Early kick off times on final day of Stellenbosch Challenge
This Saturday 20th November, the Stellenbosch Challenge will kick off earlier as compared to last weekend. The bronze match pitting…
KRU hosts successful World Rugby Level 1 S & C course
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) hosted two World Rugby Level 1 Strength and Conditioning courses in Nairobi on 13th and…
Shujaa in Pool B for Dubai 7s
The men’s national sevens team, Shujaa, have been drawn in Pool B for the Sevens World Series season opening Dubai…
Nationwide final confirmed for RFUEA
This fixture, which kicks off at 3.00pm EAT pits Shamas Rugby Foundation and Kabarak University who navigated through their semifinal…
Simbas fall to Namibia in Stellenbosch
It was a tale of two halves when the Simbas took on Namibia on Sunday afternoon at the Stellenbosch Academy…
Head To Head: Kenya v Namibia
The two sides met for the first time during the Rugby World Cup 1995 qualification tournament in Nairobi in 1993,…
Shamas, Kabarak promoted to KRU championship
There will be debutantes in the second tier KRU Championship for the 2021/22 season following the conclusion of the semifinals…
Five Changes In Simbas Match Day 23 facing Namibia
Kenya Simbas Head Coach Paul Odera has made five changes in his match day 23 that will be taking on…
Match Official Appointments: Nationwide Semifinals
These are the semifinal appointments for the Nationwide semifinals set for Saturday 13 November 2021 Shamas Foundation vs Daystar University…
The Kenya Simbas Lay in Wait For Namibia
This Sunday the Kenya Simbas will take on Namibia for the first time in three years with their previous meeting…
Rugby season under new trial rules promises exciting brand of play
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Kenya Simbas Arrive At The Stellenbosch Academy of Sport
The Kenya Rugby National Men’s Fifteens team arrived in Cape Town on Sunday morning after spending four days in Pretoria…
Nationwide semifinal pairings confirmed
The semifinal pairing in the KRU Nationwide league is now complete. Shamas Rugby Foundation will face off with Daystar Falcons…
Valuable lessons picked by Kenya Simbas after the Carling Champions Match
On Saturday 6th November 2021, the Kenya Simbas faced the Carling Currie Cup Champions Team that was selected by the…
Match Official Appointments: Nationwide Quarterfinals
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Kayange selected to World Rugby Awards panel
Kenyan rugby sevens great Humphrey Kayange is among the panelists for the World Rugby awards which return in 2021 to…
50:22 among global law trials to be used in upcoming season
The Kenya Rugby Referee Association has confirmed use of the World Rugby global law trials during the new season which…
KRU statement on Safari 7s
The curtain came down on the 24th edition of the Safari 7s tournament, the premier continental rugby event, hosted in Kenya…
Simbas depart for South African tour
The Simbas left the country on Wednesday 3 November 2021 for a three week tour of South Africa. A delegation…
Quest for Championship promotion begins this weekend
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Lionesses win Safari 7s women’s competition
Kenya Lionesses emerged victorious in the women’s competition at the just concluded Safari 7s, completing their round robin fixtures unbeaten.…
Shujaa edge Germany to reclaim Safari Sevens crown
Shujaa are the new Safari 7s champions, lifting the Robin Cahill trophy after edging Germany 12-5 in a thriller-a-minute final…
Germany, Samurai and Uganda unbeaten in day two of the 2021 Safari Sevens
Germany, Samurai, and Uganda finished top of their pools having registered three out of three wins on day two of…
Free Covid-19 vaccinations on offer at Safari 7s
Fans at the Safari 7s will benefit from free Covid-19 vaccination jabs courtesy of the tournament’s healthcare partners, AAR Healthcare…
Morans, Shujaa, Chipu 7s squads named ahead of Safari 7s
The three Kenyan representative sides have announced their squads for the 2021 Safari Sevens which kicks off on Saturday 30…
Simbas travelling squad announced ahead of South African tour
The Simbas squad for November’s tour of South Africa has been named by Head Coach Paul Odera. Kabras backrow Dan…
2021 Safari 7s Order of Play
Saturday 30 October 2021 920:Zimbabwe v Germany 940:Shujaa v Stallion 7s 1000: SA All Stars 7s Academy v Red Wailers 1020: Samurai…
Sevens great Kayange inducted into World Rugby hall of game
Rugby sevens legend Humphrey Kayange has attained yet another milestone, becoming the first Kenyan to be inducted into the World…
Shujaa seeded first for Safari 7s
Shujaa are top seeds for this year’s Safari Sevens which kicks off at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday 30…
Age grade, vets rugby to get Safari 7s underway
Age grade and vets rugby will get the 2021 Safari Sevens underway on Friday 29 October at the Nyayo National…
Live broadcast for Safari 7s
Fans will be able to follow the 2021 Safari Sevens live as Kenya Rugby Union’s official broadcast partner, Mediamax, prepares…
Kakamega to host World Rugby level two coaching course
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) will host a World Rugby level two coaching workshop in Kakamega on 6th and 7th…
Expression of Interest: Food, Alcohol and Bar Services: Safari Sevens 2021
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) invites vendors to express their interest in the provision of food and alcohol vending services…
Safari 7s tickets now on sale!
Tickets for the 2021 Safari Sevens are now on sale. Regular tickets will cost Ksh 500 per day while VIP…
KRU confident of hosting successful Safari Sevens event
The Kenya Rugby Union is looking forward to hosting a successful Safari Sevens tournament which returns after a year’s hiatus…
Spain, Germany latest confirmations for Safari Sevens
Sevens World Series core team Spain and 2019 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series winners Germany are the latest teams…
Safari Sevens: 14 confirmations received to date
A total of 14 teams have so far confirmed their participation in the Safari Sevens which will be held on…
A Rugby Tribute to Edwin Alfred (Eddie) Bristow by Paul Okong’o
Edwin ‘Eddie’ Bristow was born in Kenya on 30/12/1930. Eddie played for King’s School, Bruton, and started his career as…
Simbas training squad named ahead of South African tour
Head Coach Paul Odera has named a fourty man squad for the Simbas November fixtures in South Africa. Commenting on…
Simbas lined up against Currie Cup’s creme de la creme in Carling Champions match
"The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is greatly honoured by the invitation by SARU to participate in the Carling Champions Cup…
KRU hosted to bilateral talks on growing the game in Nyandarua County
The Governor of Nyandarua County, Francis Kimemia held round table consultations with officials from Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) led by…
Job Advertisement: Chief Executive Officer: Kenya Rugby Union
As part of its commitment to securing sustainable operations and the future of Rugby Union in Kenya, and to make…
Shujaa close out 2021 season in third place
Shujaa closed out the 2021 HSBC Sevens World Series in third place after a third place finish at the season…
Edmonton Sevens: Shujaa to face Germany in cup quarters
They started their campaign with a 38-5 win over Chile. Willy Ambaka scored two tries with Nelson Oyoo, Mark Kwemoi,…
Peter Drewett appointed KRU High Performance Consultant
Peter is no stranger to the High Performance environment, having been involved in several roles across the globe, starting with…
Advisory: Non Official Kenya Rugby Merchandise
By purchasing through the official channels, the public are assured that the money they spend will trickle back into the…
Shujaa finish second in Vancouver
Kenya finished second after a 38-5 cup final defeat to South Africa at the Vancouver Sevens held at the BC…
Nyati Franchise Wins The KRU Women’s Festival
Nyati Franchise was the 2021 victors of the KRU Women Franchise after beating second-place Ndovu Franchise 71-5 at the RFUEA…
Kenya Rugby Women’s Franchise Heads Into The Finals
The RFUEA Grounds will on Sunday 19th September host the Women’s Franchise finals with the first match, the third and…
World Rugby launches Tackle Ready to educate players on safe tackle technique
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: “Our mission is to make rugby as safe and accessible as possible for…
Vancouver Sevens: Shujaa Fixtures & Timings
Shujaa are in Pool A for this weekend’s opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Vancouver Sevens on…
Simiyu declares squad for Vancouver
"We have had a very good one week high performance camp at Parklands Sports Club and the boys have managed…
Resilient KCB keep the Kenya Cup title
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How to watch the 2021 Kenya Cup Final live
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Kenya Cup Final: Kabras, KCB declare their match day squads
Kabras and KCB have named their match day squads for Saturday’s Kenya Cup final at the Nandi Bears Club in…
We are ready! – Mwanja
KCB Assistant Coach Dennis Mwanja has declared his team ready for Saturday’s Kenya Cup final against Kabras Sugar at the…
Habimana expecting great Kenya Cup final
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2021 Kenya Cup Final: Kabras v KCB: Head to Head Record
Kabras Sugar and KCB face off in the Kenya Cup final at 2.00pm on Saturday 4 September 2021 at the…
World Rugby partnering with unions and regions to grow the sport
World Rugby has today published a mo