HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Stories

Kenya confirms readiness to host 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Nairobi
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 13, 2025

The event marks Kenya’s latest effort to stage major continental competitions as part of preparations for the 2026 World Rugby Challenger Series.

Kenya Lionesses name final squad for 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

The Lionesses have been drawn in Pool B alongside Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, while defending champions South Africa headline Pool A with Zimbabwe and Ma...

Unstoppable Morans: Kenya’s second team wins Zambezi 7s without conceding a point
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 09, 2025

The Morans went unbeaten in Harare, defeating Zimbabwe Cheetahs 14-0 in the final to claim the Zambezi 7s crown without conceding a point.

Kenya to host 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Championship at RFUEA Grounds
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

For Kenya, the event is more than a competition; it’s a declaration of national pride and a testament to its growing stature as a sports and cultural...

Done! Dennis Ombachi turns balcony into Kenya’s culinary embassy
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 01, 2025

With more than 2.3 million TikTok followers and 1.4 million on Instagram, he's become Kenya's unlikely ambassador of gastrodiplomacy - using food as a...

Heartbreak at Safari Sevens as Belgium women’s rugby coach dies at Nyayo Stadium
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Reports indicate that the 43-year-old South African, a former Wales women’s rugby coach, was treated at the scene before being rushed to a city hospit...

SHA partners with KRU to provide health cover for Kenya rugby teams at Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The collaboration aims to promote health, wellness, and environmental sustainability through sports — a move that marks a new chapter at the intersect...

What to expect as iconic Safari 7s returns to Nyayo Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The event will feature a diverse mix of teams, from international sides to local clubs, universities, and school teams, all competing for the prestigi...

All systems go as KRU announces plans for 27th edition of Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2025 Safari Sevens promises high-quality rugby alongside a family-centred festival atmosphere, cementing its place as Africa’s premier sevens tour...

South Coast Pirates secure signature of utility back Brian Alukhava
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The club has also secured the services of forward Byron Omondi from TUM Marines. The forward is expected to add his aggressive touch to the squad.

KCB Rugby clinch Kabeberi Sevens title, close in on National Sevens crown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

The victory handed KCB their third trophy of the season and a fourth straight Kabeberi crown, making them only the second club to achieve a four-peat...

Kenya Rugby Union releases Safari 7s ticket prices for Nyayo Stadium return
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 18, 2025

In a statement on its official website on Monday, KRU announced that fans will pay Sh300 to watch the tournament’s opening matches on Friday, October...

Zimbabwe return to Rugby World Cup after 34 years with thrilling win over Namibia
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 20, 2025

Zimbabwe edged Namibia to win the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup and qualify for the World Cup.

Kenya Simbas fall to Algeria, settle for fourth at 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 19, 2025

Kenya Simbas ended their 2025 Rugby Africa Cup campaign in disappointment, falling 15-5 to Algeria in Saturday’s bronze medal playoff at Kampala’s Man...

Simbas eye redemption as they clash with Algeria in Rugby Africa Cup bronze showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 18, 2025

The Kenya Simbas will face Algeria in a crucial third-place playoff at the Rugby Africa Cup this Saturday, with more than just bronze at stake. After...

Kenya’s World Cup dream derailed by Zimbabwe in semifinal clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 13, 2025

Kenya’s hopes of reaching the 2027 Rugby World Cup took a major blow on Sunday as the Simbas fell 29-23 to Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Cup semifinal...

Kenya Simbas set for tough test against Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Cup semis
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 12, 2025

Kenya’s Simbas will meet defending champions Zimbabwe in a high-stakes Rugby Africa Cup semifinal on Sunday in Kampala, with both sides chasing a spot...

Coach Jerome Paarwater unveils final squad for 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

Head coach Jerome Paarwater confirmed the squad members on Tuesday following a rigorous four-week training tour in South Africa.

Road to 2027 Rugby World Cup begins in Uganda with Africa Cup clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 26, 2025

Rugby Africa has unveiled the full match schedule for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, set for July 8–19 in Uganda, with the tournament winner earning a dir...

Kenya Morans blank Ghana, edge Uganda to finish top of Pool A at Africa 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 21, 2025

Kenya B Morans wrapped up an unbeaten Day One at the Rugby Africa Sevens in Mauritius with dominant wins over Ghana and Uganda, topping Pool A after t...

Kenya dismantles Côte d'Ivoire in Rugby Africa Sevens opener
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 21, 2025

Kenya Sevens kicked off their Rugby Africa Sevens campaign in style with a dominant 38-0 win over Côte d'Ivoire. The youthful side, guided by coach Lo...

Kenya Morans eye redemption at 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Kenya Morans are eyeing redemption at the 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup in Mauritius, with a revamped squad blending emerging talent and experien...

Kenya Lionesses maul Lady Cranes to keep slim title hopes alive
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 15, 2025

Kenya’s Lionesses wrapped up their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign with a dominant 49-0 win over Uganda’s Lady Cranes in Madagascar, keeping faint h...

Late Kenya Lionesses rally falls short as South Africa hold on in Rugby Africa Women's Cup clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 11, 2025

South Africa’s women’s rugby team held off a determined late surge from the Kenya Lionesses to secure a narrow 19-12 win in a tense Rugby Africa Women...

Sasha Mutai resigns as KRU Chairman amid stormy fallout
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Sasha Mutai has resigned as chairman of the Kenya Rugby Union just moments before a no-confidence motion was tabled. His exit follows claims of financ...

Michael Kwambo leads petition to save rugby sevens from World Rugby’s cuts
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 27, 2025

Former rugby player and commentator Michael Kwambo has launched a campaign to challenge World Rugby’s decision to cut the number of core teams in the...

Patrick Odongo set to compete in Rugby India’s groundbreaking Rugby Premier League
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 05, 2025

Kenya rugby sevens star Patrick Odongo has been drafted into the inaugural Rugby Premier League, set to take place in India from June 1 to June 15. Th...

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 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 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.

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