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Kenya Harlequin head coach Patrice Agunda has admitted that life after the mass exodus witnessed before the start of the Kenya Cup season has been disappointing.Quins’ difficult start to the campaign continued on Saturday, 21 February, after a 30-23 loss to Kenya Cup debutants Daystar Falcons at the Ngong Racecourse, a result that left them still without a victory this year.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn September 2025, internal unrest erupted within the team, stemming from frustrations over the club’s payment structure. The standoff, which began shortly after the Embu Sevens, escalated into player boycotts and tense engagements with club leadership.Matters came to a head during a stormy meeting at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 20 September, where players were reportedly given an ultimatum: accept the existing payment model or request to leave.Caleb Bosire reveals secret behind Daystar Falcons’ four-game unbeaten runA poll later conducted on the team’s official WhatsApp g..

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup Week Nine action will deliver one of the season’s most anticipated showdowns as Menengai Oilers host former champions KCB Rugby on Saturday, 28 February at the Nakuru Athletic Club.The stakes could not be higher.Both sides remain unbeaten since the season began. The Oilers sit second on the log with 40 points, just ahead of third-placed KCB on 39.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWith only a point separating them, this fixture could significantly influence the title race heading into the decisive stretch of the campaign.Mozzart Sport takes a look at the key individual battles likely to shape the outcome.Festus Shiasi vs Alvin KhavoliThe headline duel will unfold on the left wing, where Festus Shiasi comes up against the in-form Alvin Khavoli.Khavoli made a strong statement off the bench during the Oilers’ emphatic 41–9 victory over Nondies RFC last weekend. Introduced in the second half, he wasted little time making his presence felt, crossing over for two ..

For decades, the 10-acre parcel along Ngong Road has been the heartbeat of Kenyan rugby.It hosts league matches, international fixtures and serves as the headquarters of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU).Today, however, the same ground is at the center of a legal battle between KRU and the registered trustees of the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA), raising fundamental questions about ownership, governance and institutional legitimacy.Mozzart Sport breaks down this dispute.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWho owns Land Parcel No. 209/4529?The dispute revolves around Land Parcel No. 209/4529, the 10-acre property granted in 1951 by the colonial government to the then Rugby Football Union of Kenya (RFUK). The lease, issued on October 1, 1951, ran for 50 years at Ksh72 per year and was intended to establish a rugby headquarters.In 1953, RFUK changed its name to RFUEA and assumed all its assets and liabilities, including the land. The grounds were officially opened on Septembe..

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup season reaches a defining moment this weekend as Menengai Oilers host former champions KCB Rugby in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the campaign.The blockbuster encounter is set for Saturday, 28 February at the Nakuru ASK Showground, with both sides still unbeaten after eight rounds of action.##NAJAVA_MECA_9555570##High stakes at the summitThe stakes could hardly be higher.The Oilers sit second on the log with 40 points, just a single point ahead of third-placed KCB on 39. With so little separating the two heavyweights, the outcome in Nakuru could significantly shape the title race heading into the decisive stretch of the season.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsFor the Oilers, it is a chance to consolidate their position among the frontrunners. For KCB, it presents an opportunity to leapfrog their hosts and reaffirm their championship credentials.Head-to-head historyHistorically, KCB have enjoyed the upper hand in this rivalry.Out of 13 previous me..

Defending champions Kabras RFC stretched their dominance in the Kenya Cup with a hard-fought 25-8 victory over a stubborn Nondies RFC side at the ASK Kakamega Showground on Saturday, 28 February.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe win not only cemented Kabras’ stay at the summit of the table but also marked a historic 50-match winning streak for the Sugarmen.EXPLAINER: Inside KRU’s brewing dispute with RFUEA Grounds trusteesIt initially looked like it would be a free-scoring afternoon for the hosts when they struck with their first meaningful visit to the opposition 22.From a quick break, Eric Cantona flicked a neat pass to Mathias Osimbo, who dotted down in the corner in just the second minute. Cantona, however, failed to add the extras from a tight angle.##NAJAVA_MECA_9555567##Despite camping deep inside the Nondies 22 for extended spells, Kabras struggled to convert pressure into points. Their second try eventually came in the 17th minute when Griffin Chao finished off a sw..

Kenya Cup defending champions Kabras RFC have been dealt a significant setback in their quest for a fifth consecutive title following the retirement of their experienced utility back, Ntabeni Dukisa.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsMozzart Sport can exclusively confirm that the South African has called time on his illustrious career, bringing to an end a journey that spanned professional rugby in South Africa and a trophy-laden stint in Kenya.EXPLAINER: Inside KRU’s brewing dispute with RFUEA Grounds trusteesDukisa’s absence at the start of the current campaign had sparked speculation among rugby pundits, with many believing the Sugarmen were wrapping him in cotton ahead of crucial fixtures later in the season.However, it has now emerged that the versatile back has quietly stepped away from the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_9569418##The retirement comes just months after Dukisa had finally been cleared to represent the Kenya Simbas.He had initially been called up in 2023 but was ineligibl..

Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Kaytwa has raised red flags over his side’s condition, despite the Sugarmen stretching their unbeaten run to a historic 50 consecutive Kenya Cup victories.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe reigning champions edged Nondescripts RFC 25-8 on Saturday, 28 February, a result that, on paper, strengthened their march toward a potential fifth straight title. However, beneath the milestone lay troubling signs that have left the tactician concerned.“Look, it was a very bad game; scrappy and disjointed. Mentally, I don’t think our players are in the right space right now. I also feel like we are burning out. We’re running on a reserve tank,” he said in a post-match interview with Scrummage Africa.Kabras stretch unbeaten record to half century as KCB cook Menengai OilersKabras have dominated the Kenya Cup landscape since the 2021/22 season, winning four consecutive titles unbeaten, and positioning themselves on the brink of a historic five-peat. However, his..

Kenya’s national sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, are burning the midnight oil as they prepare for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 set for Saturday, 21 to Sunday, 22 March in Montevideo, Uruguay.Both squads are currently in a week-long residential training camp at the Kasarani Stadium, where the focus is on tactical refinement, physical conditioning, and strengthening team cohesion ahead of the crucial South American leg.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe teams are scheduled to depart for Uruguay on Sunday, 15 March, and will return to the country at the end of the month after completing their assignments.The Kenya Lionesses will be keen to bounce back after a difficult outing during the opening leg of the series held in Nairobi, where the six-team competition saw them finish fifth with five points.Despite the disappointing finish, the Lionesses showed flashes of promise. They opened their campaign with a narrow 15–12 victory over Brazil; their only win of the tourna..

One of the fiercest rivalries in Kenyan rugby will take center stage this weekend as KCB Rugby host Kabras RFC at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka on Saturday, 7 March, in a clash that could shape the race for the Kenya Cup title.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsWith only two rounds remaining before the playoffs, the high-stakes encounter pits second-placed KCB against table leaders Kabras in what promises to be a decisive battle at the top of the standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9574625##KCB head into the fixture on 43 points, and will be determined to protect their unbeaten run this season, while also strengthening their chances of securing a home semi-final. Their opponents Kabras, arrive in Nairobi riding on a historic milestone after extending their unbeaten run in the 15s game to 50 matches last weekend.The Sugarmen currently top the table with 45 points after winning all their nine matches this season, collecting a bonus point in each of those victories to underline their dominance..

Kabras RFC will be looking to extend their historic 50-match unbeaten run when they travel to the KCB Sports Club to face KCB in a highly anticipated Kenya Cup clash on Saturday, 7 March.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Sugarmen head into the encounter at the summit of the standings with 45 points after winning all nine of their matches this season, collecting a bonus point in each of those victories. Their dominance has seen them stretch their unbeaten run in the 15s format to 50 matches, a remarkable milestone they achieved last weekend.KCB out to end Kabras’ 50-match unbeaten run as Kenya Cup enters decisive stageHosts KCB, however, will be determined to halt that momentum. The Bankers sit second on the table with 43 points. They are also unbeaten this season, meaning Saturday’s contest could play a crucial role in determining who secures home advantage heading into the semifinals.With both sides boasting quality across the park, several individual duels could shape the ..