Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby and newly-crowned Dala 7s champions Kabras RFC have been drawn in the same pool ahead of the Kabeberi 7s.The tournament is set for Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 August at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe two giants headline a highly competitive Pool D that also features Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby and Nakuru RFC.KCB head into the third leg of the National Sevens Circuit seeking redemption after surrendering their Dala 7s crown in Kisumu last weekend. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9883186##The Bankers were knocked out in the quarterfinals following a narrow 14-12 defeat to Kenya Harlequin, ending their hopes of defending the title.Kabras, meanwhile, arrive in Nairobi with momentum on their side after lifting the Dala 7s title. The Sugarmen capped an impressive campaign by defeating Menengai Oilers in the final to claim their first circuit title of the season.Pool D is expected to produce some of the weekend's most competitive clashes. Lameck Ambetsa targets Shujaa comeback as he embraces fresh start at NondiesKCB were held to a dramatic 19-19 draw by MMUST in their final pool match at Dala 7s, underlining the threat posed by the university side. Nakuru RFC complete what promises to be one of the toughest groups in the tournament.Pool A features Kenya Harlequin, Daystar Falcons, Kisumu RFC and Impala RFC. Quins will be aiming to build on their encouraging fourth-place finish in Kisumu after eliminating KCB in the quarterfinals.Daystar Falcons, who squeezed into the knockout stage with just one pool victory at Dala, will be hoping for an improved outing, while Kisumu RFC will be keen to maintain the momentum from their impressive performances on home soil. Mwamba RFC captain shares secret to longevity after decade in rugbyImpala RFC will also be targeting a return to the knockout stages.Hosts Mwamba RFC headline Pool B alongside Strathmore Leos, Nondies RFC and newly-promoted Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Monks. Mwamba return home buoyed by a third-place finish at Dala 7s and will be eager to impress their fans.Strathmore Leos, who finished sixth in Kisumu, are chasing a maiden semifinal appearance this season, while Nondies will be looking to bounce back after failing to qualify for the quarterfinals. CUEA Monks, fresh from earning promotion from Division II, will be aiming to cause an upset against more established opponents.Dala 7s runners-up Menengai Oilers lead Pool C, where they have been drawn against Zetech Oaks, Blak Blad and Mombasa RFC. KSSSA: Cardinal Otunga captain reveals how flight to Nairobi fuelled their push for gloryThe Oilers will be determined to go one better after falling to Kabras in the final, while the remaining sides will be targeting a place in the knockout rounds.Despite their disappointing showing in Kisumu, KCB will have added motivation as they chase a fifth consecutive Kabeberi 7s title. The Bankers have dominated the tournament since 2022, winning the last four editions and equaling Mwamba RFC's historic four-peat achieved between 1988 and 1991. Their most recent triumph came in 2025 when they defeated Daystar Falcons 20-10 in the final.2026 Kabeberi 7s poolsPool A: Kenya Harlequin, Daystar Falcons, Kisumu RFC, Impala RFCPool B: Mwamba RFC, Strathmore Leos, Nondies RFC, CUEA MonksPool C: Menengai Oilers, Zetech Oaks, Blak Blad, Mombasa RFCPool D: Kabras RFC, KCB Rugby, MMUST Rugby, Nakuru RFC
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