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What Kenyan fans can expect in 2025’s rugby action
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 06, 2025

Kenyan rugby enthusiasts are bracing for a year packed with action, with the 2025 season set to feature major events both locally and internationally....

National Sevens Series back in the city as Kabeberi 7s pools are released
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2024

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

World Rugby confirms key destinations for 2025 HSBC SVNS Series as Shujaa returns
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 16, 2024

World Rugby has unveiled the first five key destinations for the 2025 HSBC SVNS series, marking the return of Kenya’s Shujaa to the core teams.

Christie 7s opens the 2024 National 7s series at RFUEA Grounds
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 26, 2024

The 2024 National 7s series begins on Saturday with the Christie 7s at Nairobi's RFUEA Grounds

Kenya Simbas bow out of Rugby Africa Cup after hard-fought loss to Algeria
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 24, 2024

Last-minute penalties sealed Kenya's fate in Namboole

Beach rugby tournament boosts tourism in Kwale County
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 21, 2024

In an interview with the press, the Leopard Beach Hotel manager, Joan Ndung'u, expressed enthusiasm about leveraging sports tourism to diversify their...

Kenya Morans finish sixth at Rugby Africa Men's 7s after defeat to Zimbabwe
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 30, 2024

Kenya Morans now eyes redemption in next weekend's second leg at the same venue

Kenya Chipu stun Zimbabwe to qualify for the World Rugby U20 Trophy
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 28, 2024

This was sweet revenge for Kenya Chipu who lost at home to Zimbabwe last year

Kenya Rugby U20 squad for 2024 U20 Barthes Cup revealed
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 16, 2024

Kenya Chipu is set to travel for the Barthes Cup set to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe from this weekend

Rugby Super Series coaches confirmed
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 13, 2024

The Kenyan Rugby Super Series kicks off in May

KRU announces Rugby Super Series franchises teams
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 11, 2024

The Rugby Super Series is making a return after a 10-year hiatus.

Kenya Rugby Union unveils Chipu's provisional squad for 2024 Barthes U20 Trophy
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 23, 2024

Kenya Rugby Union has revealed the provisional squad for Chipu, the Kenya U20 National team, ahead of the Barthes U20 Trophy. From a pool of 125, 56 p...

Shujaa beat Chile to win HSBC Challenger Series in Dubai
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 14, 2024

Shujaa beat Chile 12-5 in the final, with Patrick Odongo the star man.

Kenyan rugby community mourns loss of flanker Anthony Oyugi
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 08, 2024

Oyugi was a significant figure in rugby, fondly remembered for his passion for the game from his high school days at St. Mary’s High School to his tim...

Kenya rugby fraternity mourns loss of George Obonyo 'Puff' Adul
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 31, 2023

Adul's passing comes four months after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) announced the death of Kenya Lionesses player Bernadette Olesia. Olesia passed away...

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...

South Africa beat New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
AFP  |  Oct 28, 2023

As is so often the case with finals, the match proved to be a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France where defence ruled and the All B...

All Blacks bookies' favourites to win Rugby World Cup
AFP  |  Oct 28, 2023

William Woodhams, CEO of the world's oldest bookmakers Fitzdares says that although his firm would lose money if the All Blacks win at the Stade de Fr...

South Africa to play New Zealand in World Cup final after beating England
AFP  |  Oct 22, 2023

History will be made as whoever wins the southern hemisphere duel next Saturday will be the first team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a fourth time...

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