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KCB Rugby lock Andy Cole Omollo has opened up about his experience in Japan, six months after moving to the country to study and further his rugby development at Tenri University. He made the move in March.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe former Chavakali High School and MMUST forward has represented Kenya at junior and senior levels, including captaining the Kenya U20 side at the World Rugby U20 Trophy.In this Q&A, Omollo spoke about adapting to Japanese culture, overcoming the language barrier, the differences in rugby, and what he misses most about Kenya.It’s been six months since you moved to Japan. What has the experience been like so far?The experience has been amazing so far. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9968870##Every day is a learning experience because I am in a completely new culture and environment, and I am still trying to find my way and fit in. There have been challenges, but overall, it has been a great experience.What was the biggest adjustment you had to make when you..

Kabras RFC captain George Nyambua has confirmed that he is making good progress in his recovery from knee surgery and could return to action earlier than initially anticipated.The veteran flanker underwent surgery three months ago to repair a meniscus and cartilage tear in his right knee and has since been undergoing rehabilitation.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Nyambua explained that being able to walk without assistance has been one of the positive milestones in his recovery as he continues to work his way back to full fitness.“The progress has been good, and I am doing well. At least I am now able to walk without any support, which is a positive step in my recovery. I am taking things one day at a time and focusing on making steady progress,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968880##The 13-year Kabras servant estimates that he is currently between 50 and 60 percent through his rehabilitation, although he acknowledges that there is still considerable wor..

University of Nairobi rugby side Mean Machine RFC have been feted by the institution for their impressive performance in the 2026 National 7s Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe team earned recognition as the university’s best-performing sports team during the institution’s 75th graduation ceremony.The recognition came after Mean Machine clinched the Division Two title at the Embu 7s, a result that earned them promotion to Division One and gave the side an opportunity to compete against some of the country’s top teams at the prestigious Christie 7s.Billions Springboks pocketed from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New ZealandSpeaking during the graduation ceremony held on Friday, 18 September, at the Chancellor’s Court on the university’s Main Campus, Vice Chancellor Professor Ayub Gitau praised the rugby team for its efforts and its progress into the top tier of the National 7s Circuit.“I want to commend our rugby team, Mean Machine, for the tremendous effort they ..

The recently concluded Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand proved to be a commercial blockbuster, generating approximately Ksh5.18 billion (R677.6 million) in gross ticket revenue across four Tests.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUnder the shared billing agreement between the two unions, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) is set to take home approximately Ksh2.59 billion from the ticket proceeds.The Springboks emerged as the inaugural winners of the series after recovering from an opening defeat to claim a 3-1 triumph.Scottish, French sides highlight confirmed teams for Safari7sNew Zealand stunned the World Champions in the opening Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, winning 33-16 before a crowd of 52,790 to take an early advantage in the four-match series.South Africa responded in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium, beating New Zealand 33-26 in front of 55,000 spectators to level the series.The Boks then moved 2-1 ahead after a 29-24 vi..

The 28th edition of the Safari7s is shaping up for an international showcase, with Scottish and French sides among the confirmed teams for the three-day tournament set for Nyayo National Stadium from Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe prestigious Sevens tournament will feature 18 confirmed teams across the men’s and women’s competitions, with 12 sides in the men’s category and six in the women’s event.Defending champions and hosts Kenya Shujaa will headline the men’s competition as they seek to retain the Safari7s title on home soil. Fellow Kenyan side Kenya Morans will join them.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968586##Uganda 7s will once again make the trip to Nairobi, renewing the rivalry between the two East African neighbours, while Zimbabwe 7s return after featuring in last year’s tournament.South Africa will have three representatives in the competition, with Wellington Jaguars, Gel Squad 7s and Fast Forwards confirmed for the men’s event.Kenyan rugby ..

Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup champions ,Kabras RFC, have been confirmed as the only Kenyan side selected for the 2026 Kampala International 7s tournament in Uganda.The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 3 to Sunday, 4 October, at the Kings Park Arena, with the Sugarmen set to test themselves against a strong international field.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKabras will return to Kampala with their sights set on dethroning the Uganda Emerging 7s, also known as the Emerging Cranes, who won the inaugural Kampala International 7s in 2025.The Emerging Cranes claimed the maiden title after defeating the South Africa All Stars in the final, setting the stage for another competitive edition of the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_968586##Kabras head to Uganda on the back of an impressive campaign in the Kenyan National Sevens Circuit, where they finished second overall with 107 points, narrowly missing out on the overall crown to KCB Rugby.The Sugarmen enjoyed a consistent run through..

Veteran scrum-half Brian Tanga confirmed his retirement from sevens rugby after a glittering 12-year career.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTanga will, however, give back to the game through coaching as he continues to play in the longer 15s version of the sport. The diminutive scrum-half called time on his sevens career following the completion of the 2026 National 7s Circuit, with his final appearance coming in Kabras Sugar’s third-place playoff against KCB Rugby at the Christie 7s on Sunday, 13 September.Former Kenya Sevens ace appeals for financial help after being rescued from street lifeThe match ended 5-0 in favour of KCB after a sudden-death finish, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious sevens career for the experienced number nine.For Tanga, however, the result mattered less than the journey he and his teammates had shared throughout the circuit.“This circuit was all about brotherhood for us, and that is why we managed to get this far,” Tanga said.##NAJAVA_ME..

The quarter-final line-up for the 60th Christie 7s took shape at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 12 September, as teams battled through three pool matches for a place in Sunday’s knockout stage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith only the top two sides from each of the four pools advancing to the Main Cup quarter-finals, teams had little margin for error. By the end of the pool stage, KCB Rugby, Club Afrique, Kabras Sugar, NYS Spades, Menengai Oilers, Strathmore Leos, Daystar Falcons and Mwamba RFC had done enough to secure their places in the last eight.Ashiundu reveals how Kabras teammates supported him after painful loss of family memberPool AKCB Rugby set the pace in Pool A, producing two emphatic victories in their opening matches to put themselves firmly in control of the group.The Bankers opened their campaign with a 40-5 demolition of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby, with Nygel Amaitsa, Elvis Olukusi, Austin Sikutwa and Lionel Ageli..

Kenyan rugby stars named to feature in the inaugural Ultimate 7s Championship are set to miss the new global tournament.This is after they encountered visa issues, Mozzart Sport understands.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 14 Kenyan players had been selected across all six franchises for the inaugural edition of the competition, which gets underway in Madrid on Saturday,12 September, before moving to Cardiff, Biarritz and London.However, the players are now expected to remain in Kenya, with several already named in their respective clubs’ squads for the Christie 7s scheduled for Saturday, 12, and Sunday, 13 September at the RFUEA Grounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952670##Five of the affected players: Vincent Onyala, George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Festus Shiasi and Nygel Amaitsa have been named in the KCB Rugby squad for the 60th edition of the Christie 7s.The development is a major blow to the Ultimate 7s Championship, which had been set to feature a strong Kenyan contingent comprising..

KCB Rugby winger/center Festus Shiasi has revealed a special quality he believes earned him selection at the inaugural Ultimate 7s.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsShiasi noted that his physicality and direct style of play played a key role in earning him a place in the prestigious tournament.He will play for Foudre Bleue Sevens Club, where he will team up with fellow Kenyans Patrick Odongo and Sinaida Mokaya.##NAJAVA_MECA_9947925##The Kenyan international was excited to receive confirmation of his selection after learning that the championship had brought together some of the best players from different nations who have competed on the HSBC Sevens circuit.“They were getting some of the best players from different nations who had been playing in the HSBC Sevens. When I got the message that I had been drafted, I was excited because I knew I would be part of history. This is also the future of 7s,” the speedster said.The KCB star further revealed that his sister, Eunice Safari,..