Defending champions KCB Rugby have been handed what appears to be a favourable pool as they begin their title defence at the Dala 7s, the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, set for Saturday, 1 to Sunday, 2 August at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers headline Pool A, where they will face MMUST RFC, Impala RFC and newly promoted Zetech Oaks in their quest to retain the title they won in dominant fashion last year.Willis Ojal explains why Strathmore Leos failed to defend Prinsloo 7s titleThe Kenya Cup giants arrive in Kisumu full of confidence after winning the opening leg of the circuit, the Prinsloo 7s, and currently lead the Division One standings with 22 points.Their closest challengers, Kabras Sugar RFC, sit second on 19 points after finishing runners-up in Nakuru.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868179##Pool B brings together Kenya Harlequin, Blak Blad, Menengai Oilers and MSC Rugby, while Pool C features Nondescripts RFC, Daystar Falcons, Mwamba RFC and hosts Kisumu RFC.Pool D is expected to produce some of the most competitive clashes of the tournament, with Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar drawn alongside Nakuru RFC, Strathmore Leos and Embu RFC.Andrew Amonde reveals when Nyangige and Amaitsa could make KCB debutKCB head into the tournament as the team to beat after an outstanding 2025 campaign. They lifted the Dala 7s title by defeating arch-rivals Kabras Sugar 12-5 in a rain-soaked final at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, sealing a remarkable National Sevens Circuit season.The victory completed a dominant circuit run in which the Bankers reached all six tournament finals, won four legs and amassed a record 126 points. It also secured KCB their seventh Dala 7s crown and a fifth overall National Sevens Circuit title, adding to previous triumphs in 2013, 2014, 2019 and 2023.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868157##Behind the leading duo in the current standings, Nondescripts RFC occupy third place with 17 points, while Kenya Harlequin and Daystar Falcons are tied on 15 points in fourth and fifth respectively.Nakuru RFC sit sixth with 12 points, followed by Blak Blad and MMUST, who are level on 10 points. Strathmore Leos are ninth with eight points, while Menengai Oilers complete the top 10 on seven points.Kabras RFC explain player's refusal to shake KRU Chairperson's hand before Prinsloo 7s finalMwamba RFC, Impala RFC and Catholic Monks each have five points, occupying 11th, 12th and 13th places respectively. NYS Spades are 14th with two points, while newly promoted Kisumu RFC and Embu RFC have one point each.
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