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2024 SportPesa National Sevens circuit dates confirmed

KCB RFC celebrate winning the 2023 National Sevens Circuit © KRU

By Rama Mohammed | 23 Jan 2024

The much-anticipated dates for the 2024 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit have been officially confirmed, promising an exhilarating season of rugby action. The circuit will kick off in Nairobi with the Christie 7s on 27th and 28th July at the RFUEA Ground, setting the stage for an intense series of events that will unfold in various cities and towns across Kenya.

Following the Nairobi opener, attention will shift to Kakamega for the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) 7s, scheduled for 3rd and 4th August, effectively replacing the Tisap 7s. The teams will then take a break on 10th and 11th August before converging in Kisumu for the Dala 7s on 17th and 18th August. The George Mwangi Kabeberi Memorial 7s will cap off the month on 24th and 25th August, with the exact location to be confirmed.

The dates 𝐟𝐨𝐫 the 2024 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭P𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 7s 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 have been confirmed

Christie 7s | 27/28 July |Nrb
KRU 7s | 3/4 Aug | Kakamega
Dala 7s | 17/18 Aug | Kisumu
Kabeberi 7s |24/25 August
Driftwood 7s | 7/8 Sep | Msa
Prinsloo | 14/15 Sep | Naks#RugbyKE pic.twitter.com/BcOKUlOg7w
— Ochieng' Stephen (@soo_ochieng) January 23, 2024

Another brief hiatus is scheduled for 30th August and 1st September before the action resumes in Mombasa, where the Driftwood 7s will take place on 7th and 8th September. The grand finale of the circuit is set for Nakuru on 14th and 15th September, featuring the highly anticipated Prinsloo 7s at the Nakuru Athletic Club.

Confirmed Dates for 2024 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit

Christie 7s: 27/28 July - Nairobi
KRU 7s: 3/4 August - Kakamega
Dala 7s: 17/18 August - Kisumu
Kabeberi 7s: 24/25 August - To be confirmed
Driftwood 7s: 7/8 September - Mombasa
Prinsloo 7s: 14/15 September - Nakuru

The Circuit Structure

The SportPesa National Sevens Circuit unfolds through a series of six events, strategically spread across six cities and towns in Kenya. Teams engage in fierce competition, each passionately vying for the coveted SportPesa National Sevens Circuit overall title.

Points are meticulously accrued based on finishing positions in these high-stakes tournaments, ultimately determining the season's circuit champion. As the defending champions, KCB will undoubtedly be looking to maintain their reign at the summit of Kenyan sevens rugby.