Rugby

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has insisted that his side will push for a replay of their abandoned Kenya Cup clash against Kabras RFC, stressing that the Bankers are not satisfied with the possibility of sharing points.The highly anticipated match between KCB and Kabras at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was called off immediately after halftime due to heavy rain that left the pitch unplayable, with the scores tied at 10-10.##LINKED_NEWS_63232##While the final decision now lies with the Kenya Rugby Union’s Fixtures and Leagues Committee, Amonde made it clear that KCB’s position is to have the match replayed rather than declared a draw.“It is not a draw; the game was abandoned. So even on the table, there are no points,” Amonde told Mozzart Sport.“It is a matter of meeting on Tuesday and picking a date when we will be able to play,” he added.##LINKED_NEWS_63248##The former Kenya Sevens captain maintained that his side believes the match should be completed, arguing that the contest ..

The abandoned Kenya Cup clash between heavyweights KCB Rugby and Kabras RFC has sparked debate over what happens next, with tournament regulations now expected to guide the final decision.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe much-anticipated encounter at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was called off immediately after halftime on Saturday, 7 March, after heavy rains rendered the pitch unplayable. The two sides were tied at 10-10 when the center referee halted proceedings due to player safety concerns.##NAJAVA_MECA_9573189##However, beyond the weather disruption, the fixture has also drawn attention because of a pre-match agreement regarding the use of national team players.Mozzart Sport can confirm that both clubs and the Kenya Rugby Union had reportedly agreed not to field Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) players, who are in the national team camp. Despite this understanding, KCB named and fielded all their available Shujaa players, while Kabras delayed announcing their squad and eventual..

Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has criticised what he described as a growing but ineffective defensive trend in Kenyan rugby following his side’s Kenya Cup week 10 encounter against KCB Rugby.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKatywa noted that several teams in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup season have increasingly relied on the “hold-up” tactic in defense, a move he believes is not sustainable in the modern game.In rugby, a hold-up occurs when defenders prevent an attacking player from grounding the ball in the in-goal area by holding them upright above the ground. ##LINKED_NEWS_63244##Instead of a try being awarded, the defenders wrap up the ball carrier and keep them suspended or drive them backwards until the referee stops play.Under the current laws of the game, when a player is held up over the try line, the defending team is awarded a goal-line drop-out. This effectively denies the attacking side a strong scoring opportunity and allows the defending team to restart play from ..

Kabras RFC captain George Nyambua has expressed confidence in his side’s depth despite a wave of injuries that have sidelined nine first-team players during a crucial stage of the Kenya Cup season.The Sugarmen have recently been forced to rely on several young players, as key senior figures recover from injury.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHowever, Nyambua believes the emerging talents have proven capable of stepping up when given the opportunity.During Kabras’ match against KCB Rugby on Saturday, 7 March, the team fielded a number of youngsters, who delivered impressive performances despite the pressure.##NAJAVA_MECA_9573215##Among them was fullback Eric Cantona, who filled the void left by retired playmaker Ntabeni Dukisa.With wet conditions forcing the team to adopt a more tactical kicking approach rather than expansive passing, Cantona adapted well and rose to the occasion.Another standout was scrumhalf Roy Maruti, who stepped in at number nine in place of the injured Br..

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Leagues and Fixtures Committee has ruled that the result between KCB Rugby and Kabras Sugar RFC will stand as recorded when the match was abandoned.Consequently, the Kenya Cup heavyweights will share the spoils from the rain-disrupted encounter.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Match Day 10 clash at the KCB Sports Club, in Ruaraka, was called off at halftime after heavy rain left the pitch waterlogged and unsafe for play. At the time of the stoppage, the two sides were tied at 10-10 after an entertaining first-half battle.##NAJAVA_MECA_9573215##KCB started the match on the front foot, dominating territory and possession in the opening exchanges, while pinning Kabras deep in their half.The Bankers forced several early penalties, but fly-half Brian Wahinya missed his first two attempts at goal. Despite the missed opportunities, KCB maintained pressure and eventually broke the deadlock when Wahinya slotted a penalty to give the hosts a 3-0 lead.KCB c..

Kabras RFC youngster Eric Cantona has opened up about the lessons he learned from retiring South African star Ntabeni Dukisa as he prepares to take over the fullback role.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsDukisa recently called time on his career, bringing an end to a successful stint with the Sugarmen that saw him win multiple Kenya Cup titles and earn the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in last year’s final. His retirement leaves a significant void at the Kakamega-based club, with Cantona now expected to step into the position.##LINKED_NEWS_63299##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the youngster acknowledged that replacing a player of Dukisa’s calibre is both a huge responsibility and an honour.“He has been one of the best players the country has seen for a while, so it definitely comes as a big responsibility and an honour to be taking up this role and do just as well as he did and even better,” Cantona said.Dukisa joined Kabras in 2019 after professional stints in South Africa, inc..

Kabras Sugar scrum-half Roy Maruti has admitted that stepping into the number nine role in the absence of talented Brian Tanga comes with both pride and pressure, even as he continues to grow into the position.With Tanga currently undergoing injury rehabilitation in the Kenya Sevens camp, Kabras head coach Carlos Kaytwa has entrusted the young halfback with the responsibility of running the Sugarmen’s scrum.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsTanga suffered the injury during the 2025 Dala 7s quarterfinal while representing Kabras against Nakuru RFC. The neck injury affected his balance and vision, forcing him to step away from action.##LINKED_NEWS_9584398##His absence has opened the door for Maruti, who has steadily risen through the ranks to become an important part of the Kabras setup.“Playing at number nine when Brian Tanga is not around is such a privilege for me. Every time I step onto the field in that role, I feel a huge responsibility, especially knowing the big shoes I am..

Fresh details have emerged explaining the circumstances that led to the abandonment of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship fixture between Mean Machine RFC and Mombasa RFC on Saturday, 7 March at the University of Nairobi Lower Kabete campus.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe match had initially been scheduled to take place at the University of Nairobi (UON) Grounds. However, heavy rains rendered the venue unplayable, forcing organisers to relocate the fixture to the Lower Kabete campus.According to the official match report, referee Ian Mwirigi arrived at the venue at approximately 1350 hours and immediately carried out an inspection of the field of play. During the inspection, he identified several ant holes on the pitch and instructed the home team to fill them.##LINKED_NEWS_63298##The report notes that the request was promptly addressed, with the referee later confirming that the ant holes had been adequately filled and that no further field-related corrections were ..

After three years defined by injuries, setbacks, and moments of doubt, Kabras RFC winger Derrick Ashiundu believes he has finally rediscovered himself.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAnd in his own words, “the old Ashi is back.”The electric speedster has endured a rollercoaster journey since suffering his first major injury in July 2022, just a week after returning from qualifiers in France. What initially seemed like a setback quickly turned into a long and difficult road to recovery.##LINKED_NEWS_63298##“I broke my left ankle, tore a few ligaments, and had three corrective surgeries,” Ashiundu recalled.The injury kept him out of action for an entire year. When he eventually returned, the winger slowly worked his way back through the sevens circuit before featuring for Kenya in the Elgon Cup and Victoria Cup matches in Uganda.However, just as momentum was building, another challenge emerged.##NAJAVA_MECA_9584434##Ashiundu returned to the Kenya Cup and managed to play four mat..

KCB Rugby have lodged an appeal against the Kenya Rugby Union’s (KRU) decision to uphold the 10-10 draw in their abandoned Kenya Cup clash against Kabras Sugar RFC played on Saturday, 7 March.The Bankers argue that the wrong competition regulations were applied when the KRU Leagues and Fixtures Committee ruled, that the result should stand as recorded at the time the match was called off.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe encounter staged at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was abandoned at halftime after heavy rain left the pitch unsafe for play.However, KCB maintain that the ruling was based on regulations that do not correspond with the circumstances under which the match was halted.According to KCB, the referee’s report clearly states that the match was stopped due to weather conditions, yet the verdict was allegedly made under regulations that cover non-weather-related abandonment.“They should have used the regulation which talks to other reasons plus weather whereby it sa..