Rugby

Shujaa bounced back from Day One defeats to secure back-to-back wins over Uruguay and USA at the Perth Sevens, booking a spot in the 9th-place final against New Zealand on Sunday.

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.

Shujaa has landed in Australia ahead of the Perth Sevens, ready to take on some of the world's best teams in the third leg of the 2024-25 World Rugby Sevens Series. With one week to acclimatise, coach Kevin Wambua is confident that his squad is well-prepared for the challenges ahead, aiming to break through the group stages and secure a top 8 finish.

The Kenya rugby sevens team, Shujaa, gears up for the Perth leg of the 2024-25 World Rugby Sevens Series with the return of star player Vincent Onyala. Following a strong showing in Dubai and Cape Town, Shujaa aims to build momentum and secure a top-8 finish.

Kenyan rugby enthusiasts are bracing for a year packed with action, with the 2025 season set to feature major events both locally and internationally. From the Kenya Cup battles to World Cup qualifiers in the Rugby Africa Cup, the calendar offers plenty to look forward to.

Kenya’s Shujaa is set to battle Australia and Spain in Pool B at the Cape Town 7s this weekend. The tournament, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, features a new format with four pools of three teams each. Shujaa aims to improve on their 10th-place finish in Dubai as the series moves to South Africa.

Shujaa triumphed over Ireland 21-7 in a spirited performance at the Dubai 7s, advancing to the ninth-place final where they will face Uruguay. Kenya's clinical defense and creative play secured the victory in a fiercely contested match.

Kenya Simbas retained the Elgon Cup title with a narrow 27-25 victory over Uganda Cranes at Nairobi's RFUEA Grounds.

Kenya’s head coach Jerome Paarwater has unveiled the 23 players set to face Uganda this afternoon in the opening leg of the Elgon Cup.

Kabeberi Sevens takes place on the weekend of 24-25 at the RFUEA Grounds along Ngong Road

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.

Last-minute penalties sealed Kenya's fate in Namboole

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