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Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah has shed light on the rationale behind the major structural overhaul of the HSBC SVNS series. According to the Ghanaian administrator, the changes were made to safeguard the future of the sport in a challenging global economic climate.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLast year, World Rugby reduced the number of core teams per gender from 12 to eight, a move that significantly altered the global rugby sevens landscape. Andrew Amonde hails KCB youngster after hat-trick of Man of the Match awardsThe restructuring introduced a three-division format designed to ensure financial sustainability while creating a clearer pathway for nations to rise through the ranks.“The world has never fully recovered from COVID-19, and losses were made across all sports. We all had to reposition. World Rugby had to reposition with the Sevens. We were operating at a loss globally, so we broke it down into SVNS 1, 2 and 3,” he explained.##NAJAVA_MECA_9529274##Under ..

The Enterprise Cup is slowly regaining its regional identity after Ugandan clubs confirmed their participation, with the cross-border quarterfinal fixtures now set ahead of the next phase of the historic tournament.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe cross-border quarterfinals, slated for Saturday, 21 March, will see Kenyan sides take on their Ugandan counterparts. KCB Rugby will travel to Kampala to face Black Pirates, while Kabras Sugar take on Heathens.Rugby Africa President explains reasons for HSBC SVNS structural overhaulMenengai Oilers will welcome the Buffaloes, with Nondescripts RFC hosting Uganda’s KCB Kobs in what promises to be a mouth-watering contest.Ugandan participation had faded over the years, but the 2026 edition signals a major revival for regional club rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9529119##The quarterfinals will also be played in a cross-border format, with matches taking place in both Kampala and Nairobi.Winners will progress to the final, scheduled for Saturday, ..

Former Kenya Lionesses skipper Philadelphia Orlando has rallied behind the national women’s rugby sevens side following their fifth-place finish at the recent HSBC SVNS 2 tournament.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOrlando, who is currently the UAE Women’s Rugby head coach, insisted the team still has what it takes to bounce back in the second leg.Rugby Africa President explains reasons for HSBC SVNS structural overhaulThe Lionesses endured a tough outing in the six-team competition, finishing fifth overall with five points. Kenya began brightly, narrowly edging out Brazil 15-12 to register their only win of the tournament.They then suffered a 15-12 defeat to China before falling 12-10 to South Africa in another tightly contested encounter. A narrow 5-0 loss to Argentina followed, before the Lionesses wrapped up their campaign with a 14-5 defeat to Spain.##NAJAVA_MECA_9529163##Despite the string of close losses, Orlando believes the results do not define the team’s potential.“T..

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup roars back to life this weekend with a thrilling Ngong Road derby double header headlining a six-match schedule across Nairobi and Nakuru.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAfter a two-week hiatus to pave the way for the Enterprise Cup quarterfinals and the historic hosting of the HSBC SVNS 2 in Nairobi, the top-tier competition resumes with high-stakes encounters that could significantly reshape the standings.Five matches will be staged in Nairobi, while Nakuru will host one crucial fixture.Double Delight at the Ngong Racecourse as Kenya Cup Enters Final Stretch https://t.co/VHWG6JGdFX— Kenya Cup (@TheKenyaCup) February 20, 2026 KCB Rugby vs MMUST RugbyFormer champions KCB Rugby will host Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby at the KCB Sports Club in a match with implications at both ends of the table.The Bankers sit third on the log with 34 points, just one behind leaders Kabras RFC. Victory over the students could propel them ..

Menengai Oilers ended Kenya Cup Week Eight as the biggest winners after hammering Nondescript RFC 41-6 in a one-sided encounter played on Saturday, 21 February at the Ngong Racecourse.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Nakuru-based side endured a slow start in the muddy conditions, committing schoolboy errors that threatened to derail their momentum. However, they regrouped, tightened their defence and turned on the style in the second half, with head coach Gibson Weru’s substitutions proving decisive.Ugandan sides join Enterprise Cup as quarterfinal fixtures are confirmedThe clash was preceded by another Kenya Cup fixture that saw Daystar Falcons edge Kenya Harlequin 30-23 in the curtain raiser.It took barely five minutes for the Oilers to draw first blood, with Daniel Kipchirchir dotting down at the right corner. Abutwalib Wesonga added the extras to give the visitors a dream start. Moments later, Dennis Abukuse outsmarted his marker to cross over for another try, although ..

Kenya’s rugby fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of Africa Nazarene University head coach Solomon Obiero.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsObiero died on Monday, 23 February, after a tragic hit-and-run accident in Nairobi, bringing a sudden end to a life devoted to nurturing talent and growing the game at the grassroots level.Andrew Amonde hails KCB youngster after hat-trick of Man of the Match awardsAt the time of his death, he was actively involved in the university league, continuing to shape young players and leaving a lasting imprint on campus rugby. His final appearance on the touchline came just two days earlier, on Saturday, 21 February, when Africa Nazarene University battled to a thrilling 24-24 draw against Kenya Police University. That pulsating encounter now stands as his last contribution to the sport he so deeply loved.##NAJAVA_MECA_9537420##In a heartfelt statement, Western Bulls Rugby Club paid glowing tribute to their forme..

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship side Western Bulls have confirmed that all their players are safe following a road accident on Saturday, 21 February, while travelling back to Kakamega from Nairobi.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Bulls had just concluded their KRU Championship fixture against Mean Machine, which they lost 18-9, before their bus was involved in an accident at Timboroa.Kenya’s rugby fraternity thrown into mourning after loss of coachIn an official statement released by the club, chairman Mike Ligono assured fans, partners, and stakeholders that all 22 players on board escaped serious harm.“The management of Western Bulls would like to inform our fans, partners, and stakeholders that all 22 players are safe following a road accident at Timboroa while travelling back to Kakamega from our KRU Championship fixture against Mean Machine in Nairobi,” read part of the statement.##NAJAVA_MECA_9536862##According to the club, two players sustained minor injuries an..

Menengai Oilers tactician Gibson Weru has highlighted areas his charges must improve on as they gear up to face former Kenya Cup champions KCB Rugby in a high-stakes match slated for Saturday, 28 February at the Refinery in Nakuru.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBoth teams head to the match on the back of eight consecutive wins and will be looking for maximum points.Western Bulls provide update after road accidentThe Oilers enter the match on a high after a dominant 41-9 victory over Nondies, a result that underscored the squad’s depth.Weru started with John Okoth, Samson Onsomu, Alvin Khavoli, and Chrispine Shitundo on the bench, while others, including Samuel Ovwamu, were absent from the matchday squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9546965##Despite these omissions, the Oilers maintained their winning form, a testament to the strength of their bench.“Experience is one thing that you cannot buy, and it is invaluable. Once we can build depth, giving young players opportunities while experience..

After months away from the touchline, Mike Shamiah is back in the game and already leaving his mark.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe seasoned strength and conditioning coach has joined record Kenya Cup champions Nondies RFC after taking a sabbatical following his departure from KCB Rugby in 2024.His return signals a fresh chapter both for himself and the Ngong Road-based club, which has been battling inconsistency this season.Gibson Weru reveals areas of improvement ahead of KCB showdownIn August 2024, KCB Rugby confirmed Shamiah’s exit from the technical bench, a move that came shortly after the departure of long-serving head coach Curtis Olago, who ended a 13-year stint with the Bankers.Shamiah bowed out on a high, helping KCB successfully defend their Kabeberi 7s title with a commanding 29-7 victory over Menengai Oilers to seal a third consecutive crown.Having first joined KCB in 2014, Shamiah oversaw general fitness, skill development, and injury rehabilitation at the c..

Since the turn of the year, Daystar Falcons have quietly transformed into one of the most exciting Kenya Cup outfits, with the Caleb Bosire-coached side registering four straight wins.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOn Saturday, 21 February, the Falcons stunned Kenya Harlequin 30-23 in a muddy and bruising encounter at the Ngong Racecourse. The victory marked their fourth consecutive triumph, following hard-fought wins over Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology RFC (20-19), Kisumu RFC (41-28), and Nakuru RFC (35-20).Ugandan sides join Enterprise Cup as quarterfinal fixtures are confirmedFor Bosire, the turnaround has been anchored on one simple but powerful principle: belief.“Victory is sweet. It was a tough game, but we managed to get the result. A win is a win, and I’m very happy,” Bosire told Mozzart Sport.Daystar are competing in their first-ever Kenya Cup season, and their squad is largely composed of fresh faces experiencing top-flight rugby for the first t..