Rugby

He was probably one of the most talked-about men in Kenya over the weekend.Gel Squad 7s forward Marco Jones emerged as one of the standout attractions at the 2026 Safari 7s, turning heads with his explosive runs, blistering pace and impressive execution.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite playing in the forwards, Jones possesses the kind of speed usually associated with backs, making him a nightmare for opposition defences.His memorable try against Kenya Morans during their opening pool match on Friday, 9 October, thrust him into the spotlight, leaving spectators marvelling at his ability to combine power, acceleration and precision.However, away from the pitch, the man behind the speed is a completely different character.Clinton Amukwachi opens up on toughest moments during injury rehabilitationWarm, welcoming and genuinely heartwarming to interact with, Jones offers a striking contrast to the beast fans watch charging through defensive lines. Behind the explosive runs..

Kenya Morans captain Clinton Amukwachi has opened up about the physical and mental challenges he faced during his recovery from a grade two anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain that sidelined him for part of the 2026 National 7s Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe towering forward sustained the injury during the Ruff n Tuff 7s in a match against Impala, forcing him to watch from the sidelines as he began his rehabilitation journey.While the physical pain was difficult to endure, the uncertainty surrounding the severity of the injury proved equally challenging, with the possibility of surgery weighing heavily on his mind.“The worst thing about the injury was the pain that came afterwards. I sustained it during the Ruff n Tuff 7s, and it was a tough period for me. The injury affected me mentally because the first thing I did was visit a physiotherapist, who told me I might need surgery. Kevin Wambua welcomes squad selection headache ahead of HSBC SVNS 2I had seen w..

Zimbabwe Cheetahs head coach Fortune Chipendu has highlighted the benefits and challenges of the Sables’ success in the 15-a-side game.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Chipendu noted that while it has improved player fitness, it has also made it difficult to maintain a settled sevens squad.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsZimbabwe made history by winning the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup to secure direct qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, ending a 36-year wait for a return to the global showpiece.The Sables’ qualification has renewed interest in rugby across the country, but the growing focus on the 15s team has presented both opportunities and challenges for the Cheetahs as they seek to strengthen their sevens programme.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028711##According to Chipendu, the involvement of some sevens players in the 15s setup has contributed positively to their physical conditioning, although further work is needed to ensure they adapt to the unique demands of the shorter forma..

Nairobi is set to host another major international rugby sevens event after World Rugby confirmed the HSBC SVNS 2 schedule for the 2027 season.Kenya will welcome the global competition to the newly constructed Talanta Sports Stadium from Saturday, 23 to Sunday, 24 January, 2027.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Kenyan capital will stage the opening leg of the three-event series as teams battle for a place among the world’s leading sevens nations, with the competition forming a key part of World Rugby’s pathway towards the LA28 Olympic Games.Andrew Amonde names his all-time Kenya Sevens dream teamNairobi will be followed by Montevideo, Uruguay, on Saturday, 20 to Sunday, 21 February, before the series concludes in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, 27 to Sunday, 28 February.The three cities return as hosts after featuring in the inaugural HSBC SVNS 2 competition in 2026.Kenya finished third in the 2025 edition, which marked the first time the competition was staged in the cou..

Mozzart Sport has named its Team of the Tournament following the conclusion of the 2026 Safari 7s. The squad recognises 12 players who impressed during the competition held from Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 October at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe selection features a blend of established performers and emerging talents who stood out through their attacking flair, defensive work, creativity and influence on the pitch.Elvis Olukusi, Clinton Amukwachi and Gel Squad 7s’ Marco Jones make up the forward department, while Menengai Oilers’ Glacious Owino Nganya earns recognition as the selected scrum-half.Shujaa’s second-half masterclass overwhelms Morans as they retain Safari Sevens titleKaleem Barreto of Scotland takes the fly-half position, with Dennis Livoi named at centre and Victor Mola completing the starting seven on the wing.The substitutes are Gabriel Ayimba, Shikoli Stanlislaus, Lukusi Mike, Festus Shiasi and Brighton Omondi, providing further de..

Shujaa, retained their Safari 7s title after defeating their feeder side, Morans, 19-5 in an all-Kenyan final played on Sunday, 11 October at the Nyayo National Stadium.Shujaa produced a dominant second-half performance to break the deadlock and secure victory in a closely contested encounter that saw both sides struggle to find their rhythm in the opening half.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe defending champions relied on their defensive discipline to keep the Morans at bay, with neither team managing to score in the first half despite several promising attacking opportunities.Shujaa’s Samuel Asati was sent to the sin bin, giving the Morans a numerical advantage that they attempted to exploit. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##Lucky Onyango came close to opening the scoring but was stopped by a resolute Shujaa defence before he could ground the ball, with the resulting tackle forcing him to lose possession.Shujaa also threatened at the other end, with Asati releasing a long pass ..

Kenya’s sevens rugby teams, Shujaa and the Morans, stormed into the Safari 7s semifinals after recording convincing quarterfinal victories at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.Shujaa thrashed Wonder 7s 54-5, while the Kenya Morans defeated Fast Forward 7s 38-15 to keep their title ambitions alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##Morans overpower Fast ForwardThe Morans made a strong start against Fast Forward, with Dennis Livoi opening the scoring before Kabras RFC forward Matthias Osimbo crossed the whitewash to extend Kenya’s lead.Osimbo then turned provider, setting up Stanislaus Shikoli for another try as the Kenyans took control of the contest.Shikoli completed his brace after the break, further extending the Morans’ advantage and putting the hosts in a commanding position.Fast Forward mounted a late response, scoring three tries in the second half, but the Morans had already done enough to seal a comfortable 38-15 victory.Aldrine Kibet scores again as Celta Fortuna thrash Real S..

Kenya Sevens moved closer to securing a place in the Safari 7s quarterfinals after registering their maiden victory following a commanding 22-0 win over Scotland at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, 10 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Safari 7s champions bounced back from Friday’s 21-21 draw against South Africa’s Fast Forward 7s to keep their quarterfinal hopes firmly on track.Shujaa will face regional rivals Uganda in their final pool match, with victory guaranteeing them automatic qualification for the quarterfinals. The match is slated for 1713 hours.Safari 7s: Shujaa out to pick first win as Lionesses keen to extend winning runMeanwhile, Kenya Morans continued their impressive campaign with a convincing 40-12 victory over Wonder 7s to maintain their perfect run in the tournament. The Morans will face Zimbabwe in their final pool match slated for 1623 hours.Shujaa silence ScotlandShujaa made a strong start against Scotland, taking advantage of an early infringement ..

Kenya’s sevens rugby teams return to action on Saturday, 9 October, as Safari 7s enters its second day at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShujaa will be targeting their first victory after a frustrating opening-day draw against South African invitational side Fast Forward 7s.Shujaa were held to a 21-21 draw in their opening match on Friday, 8 October after fighting back from an early deficit, while Kenya Morans registered an emphatic 40-12 win over Gel Squad 7s to make a strong start to their campaign.The hosts will be keen to build momentum on home soil as the tournament continues, with the men’s and women’s competitions featuring another packed schedule.Mixed fortunes for Kenyan teams as day one of Safari Sevens action concludesShujaa face Scotland before Uganda testShujaa begin their second day against Scotland at 12:37 pm, before taking on Uganda at 5:13 pm in their final match of the day.The Kenyan side will be looking to improve their start afte..

Kenya Morans opened their Safari 7s campaign with an emphatic 40-12 victory over Gel Squad 7s, while Shujaa fought gallantly to draw 21-21 against South African side, Fast Forward 7s, at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, 9 October.The Morans, who are Kenya’s men’s sevens feeder team, picked up from where they left off last weekend, producing a dominant display in their opening pool match as new faces in the Shujaa team made their presence felt in the annual tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShujaa, meanwhile, had to dig deep to salvage a draw in the final match of the opening day after Fast Forward raced into an early lead. Debutants Elvis Olukusi and Glacious Owino scored the final two tries for Shujaa.The home endured a difficult start, with Fast Forward crossing for two tries in the opening minutes. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017201##George Ooro eventually sparked Kenya’s comeback late in the first half when he set up Nygel Amaitsa for a try.Amaitsa added the conversio..