The stage is set for the 59th edition of the Christie Sevens, hosted by Kenya Harlequin at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on 16th and 17th August. Serving as the third leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, the tournament promises two days of electrifying rugby and vibrant off-pitch entertainment as teams jostle for crucial points in the overall standings.
Division One: Top Contenders on Collision Course
Based on the draw conducted during Prinsloo 7s, Strathmore Leos headline Pool A alongside hosts Kenya Harlequin, Zetech Oaks, and MSC Rugby. Pool B features Catholic Monks, Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC, and MMUST. Menengai Oilers lead Pool C, joined by defending champions Kabras Sugar, Daystar Falcons, and Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select. Pool D pits KCB Rugby against Mwamba RFC, Nondescripts, and varsity outfit KU Blak Blad.
Division Two: Twenty Teams, Five Pools, One Goal
Division Two will feature 20 teams divided into five pools of four. Slot allocation saw affiliate clubs take six spots, Nairobi Region five, performance-based entries four, and other regions five. The pools are:
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Pool A: Kisumu RFC, Kisii Polytechnic, JKUAT Cougars, Masaku Rugby
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Pool B: Homeboyz RFC, Kabarak University, TUM Marines, Stormers RFC
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Pool C: AP Warriors, Stallions Rugby, Sigalagala Polytechnic, Cooperative University
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Pool D: Embu RFC, Kiambu Rugby, Northern Suburbs, Eagles Rugby
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Pool E: South Coast Pirates, Ngong Warriors, NYS Spades, Rongai Morans
Women’s Category: Two Tiers, Double the Drama
The women’s competition will be split into two tiers. Tier One’s Pool A will feature Mwamba RFC, Kenya Harlequin, Northern Suburbs, and Impala RFC. Tier Two’s Pool B includes NYS Ladies, Ruck It Rugby, Meru Ladies, and Rongo University. Both tiers will see three pool matches, followed by semi-finals and finals to crown champions in each category.
