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Former Kenya Harlequins scrum-half Conellias Mokoro has secured the next chapter of his professional rugby career after signing a two-year deal with Polish top-flight side Posnania Poznan.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kenya Sevens international confirmed that he finalised the move in May and is set to link up with his new teammates next month as he embarks on a fresh challenge in the Polish top division.Two key changes introduced ahead of 2026 National 7s Circuit“I signed the deal in May. I will be at the club for two seasons. They play in the top division, and I will report to the team next month,” Mokoro said.“I am very happy for this milestone. It’s another opportunity for me to grow as a player, challenge myself in a new environment and continue representing Kenyan rugby abroad,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814279##Mokoro joins Posnania Poznan after ending his stint in Romania, where he featured for CSA Steaua before making a move to RC Gura Humorului in April ..

Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira scored in the final, but her efforts were not enough to help Chennai Bulls clinch the inaugural Women’s Rugby Premier League (RPL) title after they fell 22-10 to Delhi Redz at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli, India, on Tuesday, 23 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe inaugural women’s competition featured 48 players, including 24 international stars from 10 countries, competing for a total prize purse of approximately Ksh6 million. The champions took home about Ksh3.75 million, while the runners-up received approximately Ksh2.25 million.Two key changes introduced ahead of 2026 National 7s CircuitChajira started the final on the bench as Chennai Bulls looked to cap off an impressive campaign with silverware. However, Delhi Redz made a fast start, controlling possession and territory from the opening whistle.Their early pressure paid off when Lavena Cavuru crossed over on the left wing for the first try of the match, giving De..

Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira is on the cusp of adding another milestone to her illustrious rugby career after helping Chennai Bulls reach the inaugural women’s Rugby Premier League (RPL) final in India.Chajira and the Chennai Bulls will face Delhi Redz in the championship match on Tuesday, 23 June, at the Gachibowli Stadium, with kick-off set for 5:00 pm East Africa Time (EAT).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 2026 season has been a landmark one for the Rugby Premier League, with the introduction of a women’s competition for the first time. That development has presented Chajira with an opportunity to etch her name into history as one of the first players to compete for the title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814262##The 32-year-old heads into the final with a glittering résumé that extends far beyond club rugby. A stalwart of Kenyan rugby for more than a decade, Chajira recently earned global recognition after being appointed an Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 Youth Oly..

With just over a month left before the start of the 2026 National 7s Circuit, the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced two significant changes aimed at broadening participation and strengthening the development pathway within Kenyan rugby.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe six-legged circuit, which kicks off with the Prinsloo Sevens from Saturday, 25 to Sunday, 26 June, will place a greater emphasis on women’s rugby while also introducing age-grade competitions for younger players.Nairobi set to host another major international rugby sevens tournamentAccording to National Sevens Circuit Tournament Director Kevin Wambura, five of the six tournaments on the circuit will feature women’s competitions, marking a major shift in the structure of the annual series.”There is a lot of emphasis on the women’s side of the game. Out of the six legs, I can confirm that five will be hosting the women’s competition. That is the one thing we are doing differently this time,” Wambura said…

Kenya is set to host a leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 circuit once again in 2027 after Kenya Sevens failed to secure promotion to the top tier of the HSBC SVNS.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe confirmation was made by Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Chairperson Harriet Okach, who revealed that Nairobi will be among the three host cities for the second-tier competition next season.While the exact dates and venue are yet to be announced, the return of the tournament to Kenya offers local fans another opportunity to watch international sevens rugby on home soil.Carlos Katywa reveals Jerome Paarwater’s key role in his move to Kabras RFCKenya previously hosted an HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in February this year, where Shujaa finished third behind Germany and the United States.Speaking during the launch of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, Okach called on sponsors to continue supporting Kenyan rugby beyond the domestic competition and into the international season.“We appreciate you for walking t..

Kabras Sugar RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has opened up on the crucial role Kenya Simbas head coach Jerome Paarwater played in bringing him to Kenya. The move has since seen him establish himself as one of the most successful coaches in the country’s rugby scene.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe South African first joined Kabras Sugar ahead of the 2021/22 season as an assistant coach responsible for the forwards under then-head coach Jerome Muller. Following Muller’s departure back to South Africa, Katywa was promoted and officially confirmed as the club’s head coach on November 23, 2022, just before the start of the 2022/23 Kenya Cup season.Since taking over the reins, Katywa has overseen a period of unprecedented dominance for the Kakamega-based side. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9807365##He guided Kabras to a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title after a thrilling victory over KCB, extended the club’s historic unbeaten run across domestic competitions beyond 50 matches, and led the Sugar..

Kenya Lionesses star Grace Okulu has etched her name into history after becoming the first Kenyan woman to win the Player of the Match award in the Rugby Premier League (RPL) in India.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkulu delivered a standout performance on Wednesday, 17 June, helping Mumbai Dreamers secure a hard-fought 21-19 victory over Delhi Redz in a thrilling women’s pool match at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.Samuel Asati wins award after starring for Indian side on debutThe victory marked Mumbai Dreamers’ first win of the tournament after suffering defeat in their opening fixture and lifted them to third place in the women’s standings with three points. Delhi Redz, meanwhile, remained fourth with two points.The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone for the Rugby Premier League, which has introduced a women’s competition for the first time since its inception.##NAJAVA_MECA_9802038##The women’s category features four franchises: Kolkata Tigers, Chennai Bull..

Kenya Sevens and KCB Rugby scrum-half Samuel Asati announced his arrival on the big stage in style after producing a standout performance during the opening day of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) on Tuesday, 16 June at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, India.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe talented playmaker was among the top performers of the day after inspiring Delhi Redz to a commanding 31-21 victory over Chennai Bulls.How current KCB fullback coached AP Warriors to KRU ChampionshipAsati’s electric display earned him 12 performance points, courtesy of two tries, four tackles, a conversion, and a try assist in a memorable debut.The Kenya international looked right at home in the fast-paced competition, dictating play from scrum-half and proving a constant threat whenever he had the ball in hand.##NAJAVA_MECA_9801993##His two tries played a crucial role in helping Delhi Redz secure maximum points and move to the summit of the league standings after the opening round ..

The 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Championship has been postponed following growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Africa, organisers have announced.The tournament had been scheduled to take place from Saturday, 20 to Sunday, 21 June at the SPARC Complex in Cascavelle, Mauritius, with 12 nations, including Kenya Morans set to battle for continental honours.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a statement released on Friday, 12 June, the Mauritius Rugby Federation confirmed that the decision had been taken under force majeure circumstances following recent public health guidance related to the evolving Ebola situation in the region.“The Mauritius Rugby Federation regrets to announce the postponement of the Official Africa Men’s Sevens Series 2026, originally scheduled for 20-21 June at the SPARC complex in Cascavelle,” the statement read.The federation explained that the move was aimed at safeguarding players, match officials and the Mauritian community while a..

When the dust settles on Kenya Sevens’ heartbreaking relegation to the HSBC SVNS 2, the temptation will be to focus on the final standings.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMany will remember the single point that separated Shujaa from survival. Others will point to the United States’ dramatic comeback victory over Fiji in Bordeaux, which ultimately condemned Kenya to relegation.But doing so would ignore the bigger picture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790944##The 2026 season provided Kenya with something far more valuable than a place in the standings. It offered a clear picture of where the team stands in relation to the world’s elite and what must be done if Shujaa are to not only return to the top division but also establish themselves there.The gap was not necessarily one of talent. If anything, Kenya proved they have players capable of producing moments of brilliance against any opponent. The problem was that at the highest level, talent is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.A loo..