Kenya Lionesses Stories

Shujaa battles for survival as Lionesses chase promotion in crucial sevens tournaments
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 27, 2025

Kenya’s rugby sevens teams, Shujaa and Lionesses, face defining moments in their respective campaigns as they gear up for crucial tournaments in their...

Dennis Mwanja hails Kenya Lionesses’ back-to-back HSBC Challenger Series victories as historic
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 09, 2025

The coach commended the Lionesses for composing themselves and taking their chances to win the two matches.

Kenya Lionesses dominate South Africa 17-0 to win Second Leg of HSBC Challenger Series
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 08, 2025

Lionesses have now collected 40 points from the two Cape Town legs after winning the First Leg weekend following a 17-12 victory over Argentina in the...

Superb Kenya Lionesses charge to Challenger Series final after comeback victory over Colombia
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 08, 2025

Lionesses held on to the win to seal their third win in the leg and book a date with South Africa in the final, which will be played at 8:54 pm.

Kenya Lionesses battle hard to overcome Uganda in epic East African derby contest
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 07, 2025

The match was a physical contest that had Kenya benefitting from a numerical advantage on four occasions during the match as Uganda suffered three yel...

Kenya Lionesses dominate Belgium in opening match of Second Leg of Challenger Series
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 07, 2025

Lionesses lacked rhythm in the second half and their attempts to register points on the scoreboard were hindered by scrappy play and sloppy passing.

Dennis Mwanja hails Kenya Lionesses’ team spirit ahead of HSBC Challenger Series second leg
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Lionesses face Belgium (4:55 pm EAT) and Uganda (8:36 pm EAT) on Friday.

Kenya Lionesses brace for Pool A showdown in HSBC Challenger Series second leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 03, 2025

The team heads into the tournament on a high after a dominant performance in the first leg.

Kenya Lionesses edge Argentina to clinch HSBC Challenger Series title
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 02, 2025

Kenya Lionesses are the HSBC Challenger Series champions after a hard-fought 17-12 victory over Argentina in the final at Athlone Sports Stadium on Su...

Kenya Lionesses dominate Pool D to set up cup semi-final clash with South Africa
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 01, 2025

The team set the tone early with a commanding 20-5 victory over Samoa, led by a stellar performance from captain Grace Okulu and moments of individual...

Kenya Lionesses kick off Challenger Series with dominant win over Samoa
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 01, 2025

A crucial tackle from Okulu disrupted Samoa's momentum, allowing Kenya to regain possession through a scrum fed by Judith Okumu.

Kenya Lionesses set for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series opener in Cape Town
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 01, 2025

Their journey begins today (Saturday) with two crucial matches — Samoa at 12:38 pm EAT, followed by a clash against Poland at 7:30 pm EAT.

Kenya Lionesses polish preparations for Challenger Series with victory over Poland
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 25, 2025

Kenya Lionesses defeated Poland 19-12 at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, delivering a strong statement as they gear up for the 2024-25 World Rugby Seve...

Heartbreak for Kenya Lionesses as they fall to China in Olympics Repechage final
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 23, 2024

China's win over Kenya guarantees them a place in the upcoming Olympics in Paris

Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses set up camp in Miramas, eye Olympic and HSBC success
Rama Mohammed  |  May 23, 2024

The camp in Miramas is organised by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK)

Kenya Lionesses stumble in Montevideo opener against China
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 08, 2024

Despite their setback against China, the Kenya Lionesses look to bounce back against Papua New Guinea in the next match

Kenya Lionesses denied first win despite commendable effort in HSBC challenger series
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 12, 2024

The Kenya Lionesses' quest for their first victory in the ongoing HSBC Challenger Series fell just short on Friday, narrowly succumbing 12-10 to Czech...

Disappointment for Kenyan rugby fans as national Sevens teams withdraw from Dubai Invitational
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 01, 2023

Kenya's men's team, Shujaa, were set to compete in Group C, facing off against Speranza 22, R10C Selects, and Wailers. They were placed in Group C alo...

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