Brian Wahinya kicked off his 15s season in style, emerging as the top points scorer as KCB Rugby claimed bragging rights over their Ugandan siblings, KCB KOBS.The Bankers saw off the KOBS 38-8 in the inaugural Lionhearted Cup at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on Saturday, 3 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe fly-half played a key role in KCB Rugby’s dominant display, converting three tries as the hosts raced to a 26-5 lead at the break before adding 12 more points in the second half to secure the silverware.Wahinya’s accurate boot accounted for a significant portion of KCB’s early points, with the co-captain converting the opening try before adding the extras after Emmanuel Opondo combined with Sheldon Kahi to extend the lead to 14-0.He was on target again after Isaac Njoroge crossed the line, taking KCB to a 21-0 advantage as the hosts took control of the ‘Sibling Rivalry’ clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##KCB continued to dominate proceedings, adding another unconverted try before KOBS responded shortly before half-time to make it 26-5.The hosts picked up from where they left off after the restart, with Michael Wekesa and Eugene Omondi scoring tries to push the score to 38-5. KOBS managed a late three-pointer, but it was not enough to deny KCB the Lionhearted Cup.Wahinya's performance was complemented by a strong showing from Kahi, who was named man of the match for his influential contribution.Eugene Itazya was named rookie of the match, with Richard Abigada taking the top try scorer award.Kabras RFC humble Ugandan side to clinch Kampala 7s crownSpeaking after the match, the team’s head coach Andrew Amonde noted that the victory provided an important test as the team builds towards the new 15s season, while also strengthening the relationship between the two KCB-sponsored clubs.“It was a good outing for the boys and, importantly, an opportunity to play against a team that brought a different challenge. The result is encouraging, but we also saw areas that we need to improve as we continue preparing for the season. Beyond the result, this match is about the relationship between KCB Kenya and KCB Uganda and the role sport can play in bringing our teams and communities together,” Amonde said.Menengai Oilers set to face KCB Rugby in blockbuster Impala Floodlights openerKCB KOBS head coach Brian Makalama acknowledged the quality of the opposition while taking positives from the encounter.“We knew coming into this match that KCB Rugby would provide a strong test. We had moments where we showed what we can do, but we also made mistakes that KCB punished. These are the kinds of matches that help us grow as a team, and we take the lessons from today as we continue building for our upcoming competitions,” Mukalama said.The Lionhearted Cup, dubbed the ‘Sibling Rivalry’, celebrated the shared sporting heritage between KCB Bank Kenya and KCB Bank Uganda, bringing together the two institutions' rugby sides in a competitive international friendly.Sweet revenge as Morans outclass Madagascar to clinch Africa Men’s 7s titleThe clash followed an earlier university derby at the same venue, where Kenyatta University's Blak Blad edged University of Nairobi's Mean Machine 6-5.KCB Rugby will now shift focus to the Impala Floodlit Tournament, where they face Menengai Oilers in the quarter-finals on Saturday, 17 October, as their 2026 15s campaign gathers momentum.