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The women’s national sevens rugby team, Kenya Lionesses, continued their impressive run at the 2026 Africa Women’s 7s after registering a convincing 19-0 victory over Tunisia in their second Pool B match on Saturday, 7 November, at RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Lionesses followed up their dominant 25-7 opening victory over Ghana with another commanding performance to maintain their unbeaten start to the continental tournament.Africa Women’s 7s: Kenya Lionesses off to perfect start with convincing win over GhanaKenya got off to a flying start, with swift ball movement and excellent interplay creating an opportunity for Moreen Muritu to set up Judith Auma for the opening try. However, the conversion attempt was unsuccessful as the hosts took an early 5-0 lead. Tunisia responded by raising their intensity and putting the Kenyan defence under pressure. The North Africans forced the Lionesses into several handling errors as they sought to find a way back into..

Kenya Lionesses posted a perfect start to their 2026 Africa Women’s Sevens campaign after registering a convincing 25-7 victory over Ghana at RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 7 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe hosts produced an impressive second-half display to see off the visitors, with Janet Okello leading the charge with a brace as Kenya began their quest for the continental title on a positive note.Andrew Amonde praises Patrice Agunda for remarkable rebuild at QuinsKenya got off to a flying start when Freshia Oduor crossed the try line following a knock-on by Ghana. However, the Lionesses were unable to add the extras through the conversion.Ghana responded positively and took advantage of a defensive lapse by Kenya, with a Ghanaian player getting past Janet Okello before grounding the ball for a try. The successful conversion saw the visitors take a 7-5 lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095197##Okello quickly made amends, however, as the Lionesses worked the ball through a ser..

KCB Rugby coach Andrew Amonde has praised Kenya Harlequin gaffer Patrice Agunda for his impressive work in rebuilding Kenya Harlequin.When Agunda took charge, few gave him a chance of succeeding after inheriting a depleted squad following the departure of several key players. However, the coach has remained patient, gradually building a competitive side that is beginning to show signs of promise.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe scale of the challenge became apparent in September 2025 when Quins released close to 30 players, including some of their brightest stars such as Abel Matanda, Collins Bett, Frank Aduda, Marvin Nganga, Shaquel Bosire, Albert Alela, Wycliffe Ochieng and Antony Stephen Otieno, among others.The mass exodus threatened to derail the club’s ambitions, forcing Quins to embark on a rebuilding process while maintaining their status as one of Kenya’s established rugby sides.Although they finished ninth in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup standings with 21 points, comf..

Junior Lionesses head coach Knight Otuoma has tipped a bright future for women’s rugby in Kenya following the team’s historic gold medal triumph at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.The youngsters made history on Tuesday, 3 November, becoming the first Kenyan team to win an Olympic-level gold medal in a team sport after edging arch-rivals Australia 17-12 in a thrilling final.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsThe closely contested encounter went into extra time before the Junior Lionesses eventually prevailed, securing Kenya’s first gold medal at the games.Speaking after the historic victory, Otuoma said the achievement was a clear indication of the depth of talent in Kenyan rugby and expressed optimism about the future of the women’s game.”It has been a tough tournament, but we have been preparing well. I just told the girls to go in and have fun. This means that Kenya Rugby has depth and the future of rugby is bright,” Otuoma said.The tactician also explained the ..

The Kenya Lionesses are looking to reclaim their place in the international sevens second tier when the 2026 Africa Women’s Sevens gets underway at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday, 7 November.Eleven national teams will compete in the two-day tournament, which runs until Sunday, 8 November, bringing together some of Africa’s leading women’s rugby programs in a contest that carries significant implications for the continent’s international sevens pathway.Download Our Mozzartsport App For More NewsHosts Kenya will be under pressure to deliver in front of their home supporters after a difficult 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 campaign saw them miss out on qualification for the elite World Championship Series, resulting in their relegation to SVNS 3.The Africa Women’s Sevens now offers the Lionesses an opportunity to secure an immediate return to the second tier ahead of the 2027 season.A place in the tournament final would put Kenya in a strong position to reclaim their SVNS 2 status, although t..

When Knight Otuoma spoke to Mozzart Sport during the 2026 Safari 7s, emotions got the better of her.Tears rolled down her face as she reflected on a journey that had taken her from playing rugby in Kisumu to earning the opportunity to coach Kenya’s U18 girls’ team at the Dakar Youth Olympics.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIt was a moment that brought together years of hard work, sacrifice, and belief in a dream that had once seemed distant.“What would you tell your younger self?” I asked.“Keep working hard, remain disciplined, and never stop believing in yourself. If you stay committed to your goals, you will continue climbing the ladder,” she responded.Those words perhaps best capture Otuoma’s journey in a sport where she has had to consistently prove herself, first as a player and now as a coach.On Tuesday, 3 November, her journey reached another remarkable milestone when she guided the Junior Lionesses to a historic gold medal at the Dakar Youth Olympics. The victory mad..

World Rugby has officially outlawed the hip-drop tackle, introducing a significant change to the laws of the game in a move aimed at improving player safety and reducing the risk of serious lower-limb injuries.The new law, which took effect on Sunday, 1 November 2026, classifies the hip-drop tackle as dangerous play under Law 9.13, with offenders facing penalties, yellow cards or red cards depending on the severity of the offence.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe decision comes amid growing concerns over the technique, which has been linked to several serious injuries across rugby union, rugby league and other contact sports.World Rugby’s move also introduces renewed emphasis on knee-drop tackles, with match officials receiving additional guidance on how to identify and sanction the technique consistently.What is a hip-drop tackle?A hip-drop tackle occurs when a defender grasps a ball carrier from the side or behind, swings around or through them before dropping their hips..

Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira will headline the squad for the 2026 Africa Women’s 7s, marking her return to the team following her involvement at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.The continental tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 7 to Sunday, 8 November at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, where the Lionesses will be seeking an immediate return to the HSBC SVNS 2.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChajira, 32, recently earned a prestigious appointment as an Athlete Role Model at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, becoming part of a select group of former Olympians tasked with mentoring and inspiring young athletes during the historic competition, which was held on African soil for the first time.She will share the captaincy responsibilities with Stella Wafula, bringing leadership and experience to a side determined to reclaim its place in the second tier of international sevens rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088120##Wafula also brings valuable international exposure, having ..

Rising Lionesses have been crowned champions of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games women’s rugby sevens competition after edging arch-rivals Australia 17-12 in a closely contested final on Tuesday, 3 November, in Senegal.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe thrilling encounter went into extra time before the Kenyan youngsters emerged victorious, securing the country’s first gold medal at the Games.The triumph also provided sweet revenge for the Rising Lionesses, who had suffered a 17-5 defeat to Australia in their final pool match earlier in the day.Dakar Olympics: Rising Lionesses book place in rugby sevens final against AustraliaThe victory capped an impressive campaign for the Kenyans, who finished their Dakar adventure with just one defeat.They opened their campaign with a 12-5 victory over China before cruising to a 19-0 win against hosts Senegal to maintain their perfect start.Their only setback came against Australia in the final pool encounter. However, the defeat di..

Mwamba RFC demonstrated their squad depth and resilience to overcome the absence of several key players and defeat Quins Queens 20-8 in a closely contested final. The victory saw them clinch their fifth consecutive Impala Floodlights title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory capped a successful October for the Kenya Cup defending champions, despite having to cope without influential players Faith Livoi, Naomi Amuguni and Sinaida Nyachio, among others.Head coach Paul Murunga turned to his squad players, handing opportunities to emerging talents and players who stepped up to fill the gaps left by the absent stars.Dakar Olympics: Rising Lionesses book place in rugby sevens final against AustraliaFive players from Mbagathi- Celestine Achieng, Sylvia Kerubo, Esther Vigeshi, Lucy Kemuma and Mariam Nafula- featured for the side, while Branice Mideva, Mary Mwende and Ann Akinyi, who joined the team from Nakuru, also made their contributions.Despite the changes, Mwamba showe..