World Rugby Stories

Kenya Sevens unveil star squad as Nairobi prepares to host opening leg of HSBC SVNS 2

Erick Kariuki | Nov 28, 2025

Nairobi will stage the first stop of the SVNS 2 circuit on February 14–15, a landmark achievement for the country as it steps back onto the world rugb...

South Africa’s Malcolm Marx joins elite list of rugby world players of the year

Bashir Mbuthia | Nov 25, 2025

The global rugby body also confirmed that the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year will be announced on Tuesday, November 25, celebrating the best male...

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.

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...

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.

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.