Rugby
Kenya Sevens faced a tough start to the 2024-25 World Rugby Sevens Series in Perth, enduring back-to-back losses to New Zealand and Fiji. These defeats have nearly ended their hopes of advancing to the main cup quarter-finals, leaving them with a crucial but largely symbolic final pool match against Uruguay.
The Dala 7s, the latest leg of the National Sevens Circuit, delivered thrilling action and standout performances as Kabras Sugar clinched the Division One title while MKU Thika celebrated a victory in Division Two. Held at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu on August 17th and 18th, the tournament showcased intense competition, with Kabras Sugar ultimately emerging as the champions after a dominant final performance. The event also saw notable performances from Menengai Oilers, KCB, and Kenya Harlequins, among others.
The pools for the Dala Sevens have been announced, with Kisumu set to host the tournament on August 17th and 18th. Kenya Harlequin headlines Pool A, while other teams gear up for a weekend of intense rugby action.
Up next in the National Sevens Circuit will be the Dala 7s on the weekend of 17-18 August
Ingo 7s will be held at the ASK Showground in Kakamega on the weekend of 3-4 August
The Christie 7s, Kenya's oldest rugby tournament, has celebrated six decades of fierce competition and community impact. With recent wins, plans for international expansion, and a legacy of nurturing talent, it remains a cornerstone of Kenyan rugby.
John Okoth was the hero, scoring a try in each half as Kenya edged Samoa 10-5 to finish ninth
The 2024 National 7s series begins on Saturday with the Christie 7s at Nairobi's RFUEA Grounds
Kevin Wambua's men now have all to play on Saturday as they plan to end their campaign with victory over a stubborn Samoa side.
This now marks the third Olympics that Kenya Sevens have been eliminated at the Group Stages without winning a match.
Shujaa's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages now hinge on them managing a convincing win against Samoa on Thursday.
Shujaa, who have now played seven matches at the Olympic Games without a win at the Group Stages, face a short turnaround time before playing Australia at 8 p.m. at the Stade de France.
Shujaa open their Paris Olympics campaign today with matches against Argentina and Australia
In an interview with the press, the Leopard Beach Hotel manager, Joan Ndung'u, expressed enthusiasm about leveraging sports tourism to diversify their services.
The Kenya Rugby 7s National team finalised it local camp and is expected to proceed to Miramas, France to finalise its preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics
Kenya Morans now eyes redemption in next weekend's second leg at the same venue
China's win over Kenya guarantees them a place in the upcoming Olympics in Paris
The cross-country star's results from recent competitions have been invalidated due to the detection of multiple prohibited substances.
Shujaa beat Germany to proceed to the semifinals of the ongoing Challenger Series Grand Final in Madrid. The four semifinalists are assured of place in the prestigious World Sevens Series
Shujaa face Germany in the quarterfinal on Saturday from 6:20 PM EAT. A win will guarantee their return to the HSBC series
Kenya7s is aiming to secure a top four position in the playoffs to secure promotion back to the HSBC 7s.
The camp in Miramas is organised by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK)
This was sweet revenge for Kenya Chipu who lost at home to Zimbabwe last year
The match between Blak Blad and Kenya Harlequin couldn't proceed due to the absence of a properly equipped ambulance
KCB RFC lost the Kenya Cup final to Kabras on Saturday at the ASK Showground in Kakamega