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KCB Rugby have issued a strong statement of intent ahead of their Kenya Cup final clash against Kabras RFC, with captain Bob Muhati declaring that the Bankers are fully prepared for nothing but the title. The two sides are set to meet in a blockbuster showdown on Saturday, 9 May at the ASK Showground, with KCB chasing a historic ninth Kenya Cup crown. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHeading into the final, KCB have grown into a more balanced and competitive side, blending youthful energy with seasoned experience. Their steady evolution was evident during the regular season when they pushed Kabras to a contested 10-10 draw at the KCB Sports Club on Saturday, 7 March, before heavy rain forced the match to be abandoned.Now, the Bankers are determined to go one step further and dethrone the reigning champions, who have dominated the local scene for the past four years.##NAJAVA_MECA_9734980##KCB’s last appearance in the final came in 2024, where they suffered a heavy 29-5 defeat..

KCB Rugby Club head coach Andrew Amonde says his side is ready to give a complete performance against fierce rivals Kabras Sugar in a blockbuster Kenya Cup final set for Saturday, 9 May at the ASK Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmonde, speaking a day after the Bankers departed to Kakamega for camp and fine-tuning game strategies, not for the first time this season, exuded confidence in his charges, even as they chase their ninth title.“We have grown a lot as a team this season,” Amonde said on Wednesday, 6 May. “The boys understand what is at stake, and we are ready to put in a complete performance.”Onyala delighted after Kenya Sevens reappoint New Zealand-born coachIn heading to their first Kenya Cup final since 2024, KCB had one of their strongest seasons, as they navigated through its games unbeaten, and were only pipped by regular season table-toppers Kabras on points difference.One instance that showed the Bankers’ growth was in a regular season game on Sat..

Former Kenya Sevens captain Vincent Onyala has welcomed the return of renowned strength and conditioning coach Chris Brown, terming his presence in camp as a major boost as Shujaa step up preparations for the decisive European legs of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShujaa have already reported to the residential camp at Kasarani Stadium, with 18 players called up as the technical bench sharpens focus ahead of back-to-back assignments in Spain and France.Kenya Sevens will first compete in the Valladolid leg scheduled for Friday, 29 to Sunday, 31 May, before heading to Bordeaux, France, for the Friday, 5 to Sunday, 7 June showdown. The team is expected to remain in camp until Wednesday, 13 May, before taking a short break ahead of departure.Kenya Lionesses revamp technical bench with new assistant coachBrown, a New Zealand-born high-performance expert famed for his intense “House of Pain” training sessions, rejoins the set-up to streng..

Mwamba RFC Women underlined their dominance on the domestic stage after storming to a 30-20 victory over Kenya Harlequins Women to clinch the 2026 Women’s Kenya Cup title in a thrilling final played on Saturday, 2 May at the Goan Institute.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory marked Mwamba’s fifth consecutive crown, extending an incredible run that now spans from 2022 to 2026.Why Amonde is backing Kenya Sevens to win a HSBC World Championship eventIt was, however, far from straightforward.Kenya Harlequins Women, popularly known as Quins Queens, produced a spirited first-half display to take a 13-10 lead into the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719747##Yvette Oketch crossed over for Quins’ opening try, while captain Sheila Chanjira added a brace to keep the pressure firmly on Mwamba. Chitechi was reliable from the boot, contributing crucial points through conversions to give Quins the halftime edge.🏉🇰🇪 | Champions again 👏Mwamba RFC Women are the 2026 Women’s Kenya Cup winners, l..

Kenya Sevens forward Kevin Wekesa has been retained by the Hyderabad Heroes ahead of the 2026 Rugby Premier League season. Wekesa, who featured prominently in the league’s inaugural campaign, will once again turn out for the Indian franchise when the competition returns from June 16–28 at the Gachibowli Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Rugby Premier League made history in 2025 as the world’s first franchise-based rugby sevens competition, debuting at the Mumbai Football Arena. The tournament attracted top-tier talent from the HSBC SVNS Series, delivering a fast-paced spectacle aimed at accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of rugby in India.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712478##Season two is expected to maintain the same intensity and structure, featuring six city-based franchises and a blend of international stars and emerging Indian players. The teams include the Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and Mumbai ..

Former Kenya Sevens ace William Mwanji is embracing a fresh chapter in his rugby career after completing a positional switch at Canadian club, Westshore RFC.Mwanji, who previously operated as a flanker for Kabras Sugar RFC, is now featuring on the wing for the British Columbia-based side in Canada.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe transition marks a significant tactical shift for the versatile Kenyan player, whose game has largely been associated with physicality, breakdown work, and forward play during his time in the Kenya Cup.The powerful forward last featured for Kabras during their dominant 55-8 victory over Nakuru RFC on Saturday, 24 January, before making the move abroad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712478##Mwanji’s switch to the wing may come as a surprise to many Kenyan rugby followers since he has always kept it under the radar.Before earning recognition in the 15-man game, Mwanji built a reputation in the shorter format with Kenya Sevens.He represented Kenya in several HSBC ..

Kenya Sevens stars lit up the stage as KCB Rugby stormed into their first Kenya Cup final since 2024 with a ruthless 52-7 demolition of Nondescripts RFC in a one-sided semifinal clash played on Saturday, 25 April at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsComing off a stunning 35-17 upset over Menengai Oilers in the quarterfinals, Nondies arrived with confidence and momentum. They however ran into a fired-up KCB side eager to erase the disappointment of their last semifinal outing in 2024, and the Bankers made their intentions clear from the outset.Former Kenya Simbas prospect on the verge of history in 2026 American Football DraftThe hosts dominated proceedings from the first whistle, even after suffering an early setback when John Aswani was sent off following a red card in the 13th minute. Despite being a man down, KCB showed resilience and composure, outclassing their opponents in both attack and defense.A major boost for KCB was the return of their..

Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad may be staring at one of the toughest assignments in Kenyan rugby, but pressure is the last thing on their minds.Blad are preparing to face defending champions Kabras RFC in the Kenya Cup semifinals on Saturday, 25 April at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFresh from a hard-fought 27-22 victory over Strathmore Leos, the students have already etched their names in history by reaching their maiden semifinal in the club’s 50-year existence. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9694605##It is a milestone that head coach Benard Rotich believes has freed his side from any form of expectation.“The match against Kabras will all come down to mindset. We shall regroup, talk, and decide how to approach it. We have no pressure whatsoever because we have already overachieved,” Rotich told Mozzart Sport.Blak Blad’s semifinal berth was secured through grit and resilience, qualities that were on full display during their narrow win over Strathmore. Mike ..

Kenya Sevens’ seventh-place finish at the Hong Kong Sevens has sparked debate over the tournament’s playoff structure, with former Shujaa coach Mike Friday leading criticism of what he termed an unfair system.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShujaa wrapped up their campaign on a positive note, defeating France 21-7 in the seventh-place playoff on Sunday, 19 April at Kai Tak Sports Park. A top-seven finish was commendable for the Kenyans, who were just fresh from the HSBC SVNS 2.Kenya was drawn into a challenging Group C, where they faced core top-tier sides Australia and New Zealand, losing both matches before bouncing back with a crucial win over the USA Eagles to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals.Shujaa land in tough pool ahead of Valladolid SVNS World ChampionshipIn the last eight, Shujaa pushed South Africa to the limit, narrowly falling 26-22 in a tightly contested match decided in the closing moments.However, it is what followed that has stirred controversy.Traditional..

A week ago, Kisii School defied the odds at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Rugby 15s to reach the final.Despite losing 15-8 to Upper Hill, the result still carried a silver lining, as the Kisii-based side secured qualification for the 2026 Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games in Tanzania, where they will return as defending champions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAt the heart of this remarkable run at the national level is a 25-year-old tactician, Nelvine ‘Nesta’ Lumiti. Nesta is rewriting the script in school rugby despite never having played the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690574##Nesta’s journey is anything but conventional. He graduated from Kisii University in 2024, but even before that, he had already immersed himself in rugby structures within the region. He started coaching the school in 2021 before joining club rugby in 2024.“My coaching journey was less a plan and more of a calling that found me. I never..