The 2026 Kenya Cup regular season reaches its climax on Saturday with a string of high-stakes fixtures across the country, headlined by the highly anticipated Rai derby between Kabras Sugar RFC and Menengai Oilers RFC at the ASK Showground in Kakamega.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe heavyweight clash could prove decisive in determining who finishes top of the standings, with Kabras eager to secure a victory that would guarantee them first place heading into the playoffs.The Nakuru-based Oilers, however, will arrive equally motivated knowing that a win could propel them to either second or even first position, depending on the outcome of the fixture between KCB Rugby and Daystar Falcons.Brian Tanga returns as Shujaa squad for Montevideo and San Paulo legs is namedOilers name strong squad for Kakamega testMenengai Oilers have named a formidable matchday squad for the trip to Kakamega as they look to make a statement in the business end of the season.Lock Ibrahim Ayoo will ca..

Defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC extended their remarkable unbeaten run in the Kenya Cup after defeating arch-rivals Menengai Oilers RFC 27-13 in a tightly contested clash played on Saturday, 14 March at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsKabras signaled their intent early, repeatedly opting for lineouts in kickable areas inside the Oilers’ 22-metre line.Their near-perfect execution at the set piece allowed them to pile pressure on the visitors and dictate the early tempo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9593440##The strategy paid off after 15 minutes when Erick Cantona spotted space inside the Oilers half and attempted a 50-22 kick but fell just short.Although Oilers secured the resulting lineout, Kabras stole possession and launched an attack that eventually led to the opening try.Skipper George Nyambua powered over the whitewash from a pick-and-carry following several attempts off lineouts. Cantona added the conversion to give Kabras a 7-0 lead.Oilers responded mo..

Kenya Lionesses will have to navigate the remaining legs of the HSBC SVNS 2 series without one of their most experienced players, Grace Adhiambo, after the influential playmaker was ruled out due to club commitments in France.Adhiambo, who plays professionally for Racing 92, is currently with the French side as they approach the decisive phase of their season, making her unavailable for the upcoming assignments for the Lionesses.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLionesses head coach Simon Odongo confirmed that the dependable player will miss the crucial legs in Uruguay and Brazil because her club requires her services during this important stretch.“Grace misses out because of club commitments. Remember, she is a professional at Racing 92, so she is busy, and they are at the tail end of the season, and they need her more, so she misses out sadly on this event,” Odongo said.Her absence is a significant blow for the Lionesses, who are looking to improve their position in the standi..

Kenya Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo is confident that the return of talented scrum half Judith Auma will inject fresh energy into the squad as the team prepares for the remaining two legs of the HSBC SVNS 2 series in South America.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe powerful halfback has been included in the travelling squad heading to Montevideo, Uruguay, for the second leg scheduled for Saturday, 21 to Sunday, 22, before the series concludes in São Paulo, Brazil, from Saturday, 28 to Sunday, 29 March.Auma returns after a lengthy spell on the sidelines following an ankle injury sustained last year. The injury ruled her out of key competitions, including the Safari Sevens, the Africa Women’s Sevens, and the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 series held in Nairobi.Why talented Grace Adhiambo will miss out on remaining HSBC SVNS 2 legsDespite the time away from the pitch, Odongo expressed confidence that the scrum half still possesses the qualities needed to make an impact, eve..

The curtains came down on the 2025/26 Kenya Cup regular season on Saturday, 14 March, bringing clarity for some teams while leaving others clinging to a final lifeline.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsFor Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby, that lifeline could come in the form of a rescheduled fixture against Nondescripts RFC.MMUST currently sit at the bottom of the standings with 11 points, but their fate has not yet been sealed. Their clash against Nondies, which had been scheduled for Saturday, 7 March, was postponed due to inclement weather. Kenya Lionesses coach heaps praise on returning scrum half ahead of HSBC SVNS 2 legsThe Kenya Rugby Union later ruled that the match will now be played on Saturday, 28 March.That decision gives the Kakamega-based students two weeks to prepare for what could become the most important match of their season.The narrow survival pathFor MMUST to escape relegation, they must beat Nondies with a bonus point, mean..

Kenya Sevens co-captain Samuel Asati is reaping the rewards after years of dedication on the rugby pitch, having purchased a clean Honda Fit Hybrid worth approximately Ksh1.5 million last week.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, the KCB Rugby scrum half described the purchase as a symbol of personal growth and progress in his life.“I have cars, and this is my second one. I feel great because it shows growth and progress in my life. I believe more blessings are still coming my way,” Asati offered.Tusker FC coach Julien Mette full of praise after victory over HomeboyzThe playmaker added that the milestone was not unexpected, as it is something he has been working towards for a long time, with the purchase coinciding with his birthday week.“I always thank God because this is something that has been a long time coming, so it did not really come as a surprise,” he said.Despite owning the new ride, Asati prefers to take the wheel himself whe..