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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 ..

Kabras RFC will be out 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 fixture sitting top of the table with 45 points after winning all their nine matches this season, collecting a bonus point in each of those victories. Their dominance has seen them stretch their unbeaten run to fifty matches in the fifteens format, a milestone they achieved last weekend.Hosts KCB, however, will be determined to spoil the party. The Bankers are second on the standings with 43 points and are also unbeaten this season, meaning Saturday’s encounter could play a significant role in determining who secures home advantage heading into the semifinals.It’s never just a fixture, it’s the STANDARD. Legacy, pride and respect. KCB Rugby vs Kabras RFC. Kang Kang vs Tang Tang. 🔰You don’t want to miss this.#RugbyKe #believe #commitment #l..

The highly anticipated Kenya Cup clash between KCB Rugby and Kabras RFC at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was abandoned at halftime after torrential downpour left the pitch unplayable, with the scores tied at 10-10.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe match had promised to be a thrilling contest between two of the country’s top sides, but worsening weather conditions forced match officials to halt proceedings after the break due to safety concerns.According to Kenya Rugby Union Director of Rugby Paul Odera, centre referee Kevin Wambugu ruled the pitch unsafe for play following a halftime assessment.Kabras head coach sounds warning of impeding decline despite 50 consecutive victories“We were able to play the first half, but at halftime the centre referee, Kevin Wambugu, ruled that the pitch was unplayable due to player safety concerns. It was unfortunate because it had been a good game.We will now be guided by the regulations through the Fixtures and Leagues Committee, which wil..

Uganda is preparing a formal bid to host the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament, buoyed by the success of similar international rugby events staged in East Africa in recent years.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe move comes after the latest SVNS 3 event was held in Dubai from Saturday, 17 to Sunday, 18 January, with Uganda now hoping to position itself as the next host of the competition.The Ugandans are drawing strong inspiration from Kenya’s hosting of the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi in February, which was widely praised despite the home side falling short of lifting the title.Kabras vs KCB washed off as abandoned fixtures dominate Kenya Cup Matchday 10The tournament attracted massive crowds, generated a vibrant stadium atmosphere, and capped off with an energetic afterparty that resonated with fans and players alike.According to World Rugby Regional Partnership Manager for Africa Coralie Van Der Berg, there has been a deliberate effort to bring more international rugby events t..