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Former Kenya Lionesses international Sinaida Aura has described motherhood as the most rewarding chapter of her life. The speedster admitted that while it has brought its fair share of challenges, nothing compares to the joy of watching her three-month-old daughter grow each day.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport during the Kabeberi 7s over the weekend, Aura, who recently welcomed her first child, explained that motherhood has tested her in ways rugby never did, but insisted the experience has been worth every sleepless night.”I think motherhood has been the greatest challenge I’ve faced since my playing career, but it has also been the most beautiful. The rewards are incredible,” Aura said.The retired player, who made history as the first Kenya Lioness to turn professional when she joined Beantown RFC in the United States, has embraced her new role with the same resilience that defined her rugby career. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9907075##Before beginning her mot..

KCB Rugby Club will be without one of their most dangerous attacking weapons at this weekend’s Driftwood 7s after Kenya international Floyd Wabwire was named in a star-studded RugbyTown USA squad for the 2026 RugbyTown 7s tournament in Glendale, Colorado.Wabwire is already in the United States ahead of the three-day competition, which will be held from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23 at Infinity Park.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##The KCB speedster is the only Kenyan in the 13-man RugbyTown USA squad, which boasts a wealth of international experience from the United States, New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa.He will line up alongside Americans Nick Feakes, Jack Wendling, Dalton Musselman and Ross Depperschmidt; New Zealanders Jacob McKinnon, Danny Tusitala, Sam Chapman, Charles Gemmel, JJ Taulagi and Tom Maiava; South African Chris Schoeman; and Samoa’s John Tia.Wabwire heads to the United States after playing a key role in KCB’s triumph at the Kabeberi 7s, where the bankers lifted the..

The Kenya Rugby Referees Association (KRRA) has come out in defence of match officials following increasing criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing National Sevens Circuit.Referees have found themselves under intense scrutiny throughout the competition, with fans, players and coaches regularly taking to social media to question contentious decisions made during matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##Every tournament weekend, particularly on Sunday evenings and Mondays, social media platforms are flooded with video clips highlighting incidents where supporters believe referees made incorrect calls. Coaches have also been seen confronting officials after matches to seek clarification on key decisions that influenced the results.The growing frustration has sparked a wider debate on the standard of officiating in Kenyan rugby, with some calling for greater investment in match officials rather than simply criticising their performances.Nondescripts RFC captain Ronnie Omondi was among t..

Former Kenya Sevens captain Andrew Amonde has ruled out taking legal action against the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) despite the union terminating his appointment as Shujaa’s strength and conditioning coach.The KCB Rugby head coach confirmed that he is no longer part of the Kenya Sevens technical bench after receiving a termination letter dated August 9, bringing an end to his stint with the national side under head coach Kevin Wambua.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901722##While details of the letter remain confidential, reliable sources indicate that KRU invoked a clause in Amonde’s contract prohibiting national team coaches from holding similar coaching roles at club level. Amonde had been serving as KCB RFC head coach while also working with Shujaa alongside Wambua and assistant coach Louis Kisia.Despite questions over the consistency of the policy’s application, Amonde insists he has no intention of challenging the decision in court.“I am not looking at pursuing any legal action. Whether it was legal o..

Andrew Amonde may have parted ways with the Kenya Sevens technical bench, but the former Shujaa captain insists his commitment to the national team remains as strong as ever.The KCB RFC head coach has confirmed that he is no longer part of the Kenya Sevens setup after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) terminated his appointment. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, he says he would not hesitate to serve the national team again if called upon.“I’m still part of Kenya Sevens. If my input is required, I will be able to chip in,” Amonde told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895115##Speaking after KCB’s hard-fought 10-7 victory over Blak Blad in the Kabeberi Sevens quarter-finals on Sunday, 16 August, Amonde admitted he was disappointed by the decision but has accepted the outcome.“I just got that news recently. It’s unfortunate. I will not be part of Kenya Sevens after parting ways with the Union. Now my focus is with the team, KCB, and giving them full attention to see how much we c..

Strathmore Leos are through to their maiden final of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit after edging Menengai Oilers 21-19 in a thrilling Kabeberi Sevens semifinal on Sunday, 16 August at the RFUEA Grounds.A dramatic last-minute try by Elton Amalemba, converted by Arnold Muita, sealed a memorable victory for the students, who will now face KCB Rugby in the tournament final.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKCB booked their place in the decider earlier in the day with a commanding 26-7 victory over Kenya Harlequin, in what was perfect revenge after their earlier defeat to Quins in Dala.KCB vs QuinsKCB made their intentions clear from the opening whistle.After winning possession from a scrum, their initial attempt was held up over the line by a determined Quins defense.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894380##The Bankers, however, remained patient and were rewarded when Samuel Asati crossed over for the opening try, although the conversion drifted wide.The pressure continued to mount on Quins as V..

The stage is set for a thrilling weekend of rugby as the 2026 National Sevens Circuit heads to Nairobi for the Kabeberi 7s slated for Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 August at the RFUEA Grounds.Defending circuit champions KCB Rugby and current log leaders Kabras Sugar have been drawn together in what has already been dubbed the tournament’s “Pool of Death.” Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby and Nakuru RFC complete the highly competitive pool.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsKCB arrive in Nairobi determined to bounce back after relinquishing their Dala 7s crown in Kisumu last weekend. The Bankers saw their title defence come to an abrupt end in the quarter-finals after suffering a narrow 14-12 defeat to Kenya Harlequin.In contrast, Kabras head into the tournament brimming with confidence after lifting their first National 7s Circuit title of the season. The Sugarmen capped an impressive campaign in Kisumu by defeating Menengai Oilers in the final to ..

Kenya Under-20 head coach Simon Jawichre has hailed scrum-half Mike Lukusi’s mental strength, leadership and coachability, after the Kabras RFC youngster delivered another outstanding performance to inspire Chipu to Rugby Africa Barthés U20 Trophy glory.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLukusi capped off an impressive tournament by winning the Man of the Match award in Kenya’s commanding 33-14 victory over Namibia in the final at Wankulukuku Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday, 11 August.The victory saw Chipu reclaim the continental crown they surrendered to Namibia in 2025. The 2026 edition was played under a revamped format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division alongside Namibia, Zimbabwe and Tunisia.Chipu reclaim Barthés U20 Trophy with emphatic win over NamibiaAlthough Namibia came out strongly and tested Kenya’s defense in the opening exchanges, Chipu weathered the early pressure before taking control of the contest with an expansive attacking display.For ..

The Kenyan rugby fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Strathmore Leos fly-half Hamza Muhaise.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsReliable sources indicate that Muhaise, who was born on January 2, 2001, passed away on the morning of Thursday, 13 August, sending shockwaves across the local rugby community.Strathmore Leos confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional statement, paying tribute to a player they described as a beloved brother.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889890##“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Hamza. His loss has left a deep void in our hearts. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” the team posted.Muhaise joined the Leos in January 2024, making his debut during the Jerry Olola Cup clash against KCB Rugby at the KCB Sports Club. He quickly became an integral member of the squad, primarily featuring at fly-hal..

Fresh from guiding Menengai Oilers to a runners-up finish at the Dala 7s, Geoffrey Ominde has opened up about the challenge of balancing his club responsibilities with his role as Kenya Lionesses assistant coach.The coach described the dual assignment as demanding but one he is gradually learning to manage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Ominde, who serves as the Menengai Oilers backs coach during the National Sevens Circuit, was recently appointed assistant coach of the Kenya Lionesses, filling a position that had remained vacant following changes within the national setup.He stepped into the role after Simon Odongo was promoted to head coach, replacing Dennis Mwanja, with Ominde deputising for Odongo as the Lionesses continue their rebuilding ahead of a busy international calendar.His appointment came on the back of impressive work with Menengai Oilers, where he has played a key role in developing a sharp and fluid backline.Harambee Stars midfielder completes move to English sideBefore ventur..