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Title favourites KCB Rugby have been bundled out of the 2026 Enterprise Cup after suffering a narrow 11-10 defeat to Uganda’s Stanbic Bank Pirates in a tightly contested quarterfinal clash played on Saturday, 21 March at the Muteesa II Royal Stadium, Wankulukuku in Kampala, Uganda.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Bankers’ exit makes them the only Kenyan side to suffer elimination at this stage, as Menengai Oilers, Kabras RFC, and Nondies all booked their places in the semifinals with commanding performances.KCB’s loss came down to fine margins in a low-scoring encounter, with Pirates holding their nerve to seal a famous victory and knock out one of the tournament favourites.Former Kenya Simbas lock on venture that led to his premature retirementOilers run riot in NakuruIn contrast, Menengai Oilers delivered one of the most dominant displays of the round, thrashing Toyota Buffaloes 60-15 at the ASK Nakuru Showground.Despite early resistance from the Ugandan side, Oilers stru..

Kenya sevens national team sides head into the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo, Uruguay with one clear objective of reviving their promotion push, and keeping the dream of returning to the top tier alive.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsSet for Saturday 21 to Monday 23 March at the Estadio Charrúa, the tournament marks a crucial juncture in the three-leg series, with only São Paulo left after this weekend.Kenya hosted the opening leg at the Nyayo National Stadium in February, where both Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses showed flashes of promise, but ultimately fell short of dominance.Where and when to watch Kenya Sevens as Shujaa, Lionesses chase Montevideo gloryShujaa chasing redemptionShujaa’s campaign in Nairobi was a tale of two halves; dominant in the early rounds, but falling at the final hurdle. They went unbeaten against Canada, Belgium, Uruguay, and Germany, only to suffer a 21-5 defeat to USA in the final, finishing third overall with 16 points.Head coach Kevin ..

The Enterprise Cup continues to live up to its rich legacy, with this year’s cross-border quarterfinals breathing new life into one of East Africa’s oldest rugby competitions.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsSince its inception in 1930, the tournament has served as a battleground for regional supremacy, previously featuring Ugandan and Tanzanian sides.Uganda’s Kampala RFC famously dominated between 1956 and 1970, while later years saw sides like Heathens RFC, KCB Kobs, and Pirates RFC keep the regional rivalry alive.This weekend, that rivalry returns to center stage, with Kenyan sides travelling to Kampala, while others host fixtures locally, all with a semifinal spot on the line.Active 🏉🔥 | Game DayTicket Purchase 🎟️ ⬇️🇺🇬 https://t.co/GiuxghMlh2📍Muteesa II Royal Stadium.🇰🇪 https://t.co/D5oRpY2BpT📍ASK Showgrounds, Nakuru.#Enterprisecup2026 pic.twitter.com/jLGonCqxNy— Uganda Rugby Union (@UgandaRugby) March 21, 2026 KCB Rugby vs Pirates RFC – KampalaKCB Rugby have named a youthf..

Kenya’s national sevens sides, Shujaa and the Kenya Lionesses, have learned their match schedules for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 set for Saturday, 21 to Monday 23 March at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay.The Montevideo leg is a defining moment for both teams, as they continue their push for promotion to the elite HSBC SVNS 1 next season, with only two rounds left in the revamped series.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKenya hosted the opening leg in February at the Nyayo National Stadium, where six men’s and six women’s teams battled for early advantage. Germany’s men and Uruguay’s women walked away as table leaders with 20 points apiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612966##Despite an impressive unbeaten run in the group stages on home soil, Shujaa fell just short of glory after a 21-5 loss to the USA in the final, settling for third place with 16 points, only two behind the Americans.Under head coach Kevin Wambua, Shujaa head into Montevideo with renewed determination and ..

Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has outlined clear objectives for his side as they prepare for the crucial final legs of the HSBC SVNS 2 series in South America.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsShujaa have already touched down in Montevideo, where the second leg of the competition will take place from Saturday, 21 March, to Sunday, 22 March, before the series finale shifts to São Paulo a week later.Heading into the back-to-back tournaments, Wambua has set his sights firmly on a top-four finish, an outcome that would significantly boost Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the SVNS World Championship stage and keeping alive their hopes of promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##“We have been training together as a team for the past three weeks following our third-place finish at the opening HSBC SVNS 2 leg in Nairobi,” Wambua said.“Our main objective, especially in the first week, was to review our performances through video analysis, identify areas where our execution fell short, an..

Kenya Sevens assistant coach Louis Kisia has backed teenage scrum-half David Nyangige to carve out a lasting place in the national setup, despite fierce competition in one of Shujaa’s most talent-rich positions.Nyangige, 18, recently made his senior debut for Kenya Sevens during the HSBC SVNS 2, a milestone that crowned a rapid rise through the ranks. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHis call-up followed eye-catching performances at the domestic level, where his power and tempo stood out against seasoned opponents.The youngster first caught national selectors’ attention during the 2025 National 7s Circuit. At the Embu 7s, while playing for Impala RFC, he crossed the line eight times in a brilliant display.##NAJAVA_MECA_9529040##He was then called up during the Safari 7s, where he played a pivotal role as the second-string side, Morans finished third.Kisia, who has tracked Nyangige’s progress since his school days, believes the teenager’s elevation has been earned.“It is a great..

KCB Rugby tactician Andrew Amonde has heaped praise on rising lock Andycolle Omollo after the youngster claimed a hat-trick of Man-of-the-Match awards.Omollo’s standout run began with a commanding display as KCB secured a 43–19 victory over Nakuru RFC, before he followed it up a week later with another authoritative 24–12 win against Nondies RFC.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHis efforts were officially recognized on Saturday, 7 February, following KCB’s emphatic 60–7 demolition of Blak Blad in the Enterprise Cup quarter-final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9529704##Amonde attributed the accolades to Omollo’s work ethic and commitment.“Andycolle is a very gifted player. He puts in the shift and works extremely hard, so winning three Man-of-the-Match awards simply reflects the effort he gives. It is a reward for his commitment and hard work. He joined the team as a youngster and has since helped push the side to greater heights,” the former Kenya Sevens skipper told Mozzart Sport.Kenya Sevens ..

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..