Kenya’s national sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, are burning the midnight oil as they prepare for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 set for Saturday, 21 to Sunday, 22 March in Montevideo, Uruguay.Both squads are currently in a week-long residential training camp at the Kasarani Stadium, where the focus is on tactical refinement, physical conditioning, and strengthening team cohesion ahead of the crucial South American leg.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe teams are scheduled to depart for Uruguay on Sunday, 15 March, and will return to the country at the end of the month after completing their assignments.The Kenya Lionesses will be keen to bounce back after a difficult outing during the opening leg of the series held in Nairobi, where the six-team competition saw them finish fifth with five points.Despite the disappointing finish, the Lionesses showed flashes of promise. They opened their campaign with a narrow 15–12 victory over Brazil; their only win of the tourna..

One of the fiercest rivalries in Kenyan rugby will take center stage this weekend as KCB Rugby host Kabras RFC at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka on Saturday, 7 March, in a clash that could shape the race for the Kenya Cup title.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsWith only two rounds remaining before the playoffs, the high-stakes encounter pits second-placed KCB against table leaders Kabras in what promises to be a decisive battle at the top of the standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9574625##KCB head into the fixture on 43 points, and will be determined to protect their unbeaten run this season, while also strengthening their chances of securing a home semi-final. Their opponents Kabras, arrive in Nairobi riding on a historic milestone after extending their unbeaten run in the 15s game to 50 matches last weekend.The Sugarmen currently top the table with 45 points after winning all their nine matches this season, collecting a bonus point in each of those victories to underline their dominance..

Kabras RFC will be looking to extend their historic 50-match unbeaten run when they travel to the KCB Sports Club to face KCB in a highly anticipated Kenya Cup clash on Saturday, 7 March.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Sugarmen head into the encounter at the summit of the standings with 45 points after winning all nine of their matches this season, collecting a bonus point in each of those victories. Their dominance has seen them stretch their unbeaten run in the 15s format to 50 matches, a remarkable milestone they achieved last weekend.KCB out to end Kabras’ 50-match unbeaten run as Kenya Cup enters decisive stageHosts KCB, however, will be determined to halt that momentum. The Bankers sit second on the table with 43 points. They are also unbeaten this season, meaning Saturday’s contest could play a crucial role in determining who secures home advantage heading into the semifinals.With both sides boasting quality across the park, several individual duels could shape the ..

Kabras RFC will be out to extend their historic 50-match unbeaten run when they travel to the KCB Sports Club to face KCB in a highly-anticipated Kenya Cup clash on Saturday, 7 March.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Sugarmen head into the fixture sitting top of the table with 45 points after winning all their nine matches this season, collecting a bonus point in each of those victories. Their dominance has seen them stretch their unbeaten run to fifty matches in the fifteens format, a milestone they achieved last weekend.Hosts KCB, however, will be determined to spoil the party. The Bankers are second on the standings with 43 points and are also unbeaten this season, meaning Saturday’s encounter could play a significant role in determining who secures home advantage heading into the semifinals.It’s never just a fixture, it’s the STANDARD. Legacy, pride and respect. KCB Rugby vs Kabras RFC. Kang Kang vs Tang Tang. 🔰You don’t want to miss this.#RugbyKe #believe #commitment #l..

The highly anticipated Kenya Cup clash between KCB Rugby and Kabras RFC at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was abandoned at halftime after torrential downpour left the pitch unplayable, with the scores tied at 10-10.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe match had promised to be a thrilling contest between two of the country’s top sides, but worsening weather conditions forced match officials to halt proceedings after the break due to safety concerns.According to Kenya Rugby Union Director of Rugby Paul Odera, centre referee Kevin Wambugu ruled the pitch unsafe for play following a halftime assessment.Kabras head coach sounds warning of impeding decline despite 50 consecutive victories“We were able to play the first half, but at halftime the centre referee, Kevin Wambugu, ruled that the pitch was unplayable due to player safety concerns. It was unfortunate because it had been a good game.We will now be guided by the regulations through the Fixtures and Leagues Committee, which wil..

Uganda is preparing a formal bid to host the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament, buoyed by the success of similar international rugby events staged in East Africa in recent years.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe move comes after the latest SVNS 3 event was held in Dubai from Saturday, 17 to Sunday, 18 January, with Uganda now hoping to position itself as the next host of the competition.The Ugandans are drawing strong inspiration from Kenya’s hosting of the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi in February, which was widely praised despite the home side falling short of lifting the title.Kabras vs KCB washed off as abandoned fixtures dominate Kenya Cup Matchday 10The tournament attracted massive crowds, generated a vibrant stadium atmosphere, and capped off with an energetic afterparty that resonated with fans and players alike.According to World Rugby Regional Partnership Manager for Africa Coralie Van Der Berg, there has been a deliberate effort to bring more international rugby events t..

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has insisted that his side will push for a replay of their abandoned Kenya Cup clash against Kabras RFC, stressing that the Bankers are not satisfied with the possibility of sharing points.The highly anticipated match between KCB and Kabras at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was called off immediately after halftime due to heavy rain that left the pitch unplayable, with the scores tied at 10-10.##LINKED_NEWS_63232##While the final decision now lies with the Kenya Rugby Union’s Fixtures and Leagues Committee, Amonde made it clear that KCB’s position is to have the match replayed rather than declared a draw.“It is not a draw; the game was abandoned. So even on the table, there are no points,” Amonde told Mozzart Sport.“It is a matter of meeting on Tuesday and picking a date when we will be able to play,” he added.##LINKED_NEWS_63248##The former Kenya Sevens captain maintained that his side believes the match should be completed, arguing that the contest ..

The abandoned Kenya Cup clash between heavyweights KCB Rugby and Kabras RFC has sparked debate over what happens next, with tournament regulations now expected to guide the final decision.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe much-anticipated encounter at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was called off immediately after halftime on Saturday, 7 March, after heavy rains rendered the pitch unplayable. The two sides were tied at 10-10 when the center referee halted proceedings due to player safety concerns.##NAJAVA_MECA_9573189##However, beyond the weather disruption, the fixture has also drawn attention because of a pre-match agreement regarding the use of national team players.Mozzart Sport can confirm that both clubs and the Kenya Rugby Union had reportedly agreed not to field Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) players, who are in the national team camp. Despite this understanding, KCB named and fielded all their available Shujaa players, while Kabras delayed announcing their squad and eventual..

Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has criticised what he described as a growing but ineffective defensive trend in Kenyan rugby following his side’s Kenya Cup week 10 encounter against KCB Rugby.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKatywa noted that several teams in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup season have increasingly relied on the “hold-up” tactic in defense, a move he believes is not sustainable in the modern game.In rugby, a hold-up occurs when defenders prevent an attacking player from grounding the ball in the in-goal area by holding them upright above the ground. ##LINKED_NEWS_63244##Instead of a try being awarded, the defenders wrap up the ball carrier and keep them suspended or drive them backwards until the referee stops play.Under the current laws of the game, when a player is held up over the try line, the defending team is awarded a goal-line drop-out. This effectively denies the attacking side a strong scoring opportunity and allows the defending team to restart play from ..

Kabras RFC captain George Nyambua has expressed confidence in his side’s depth despite a wave of injuries that have sidelined nine first-team players during a crucial stage of the Kenya Cup season.The Sugarmen have recently been forced to rely on several young players, as key senior figures recover from injury.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHowever, Nyambua believes the emerging talents have proven capable of stepping up when given the opportunity.During Kabras’ match against KCB Rugby on Saturday, 7 March, the team fielded a number of youngsters, who delivered impressive performances despite the pressure.##NAJAVA_MECA_9573215##Among them was fullback Eric Cantona, who filled the void left by retired playmaker Ntabeni Dukisa.With wet conditions forcing the team to adopt a more tactical kicking approach rather than expansive passing, Cantona adapted well and rose to the occasion.Another standout was scrumhalf Roy Maruti, who stepped in at number nine in place of the injured Br..