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Countdown begins to biggest ever Rugby World Cup

The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia is set to be the biggest edition yet, expanding to 24 teams and 52 matches across seven cities, with record ticket demand already building.

By AFP 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Countdown begins to biggest ever Rugby World Cup

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Brian Wahinya: How a 'too skinny' boy became a Kenyan rugby star

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-29 09:36:32

Samuel Asati: The Kenyan rugby star with big dreams

Kenya Sevens and KCB scrumhalf Samuel Asati has turned his stature into an advantage, progressing through age-grade rugby to the national team while pursuing higher education.

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-17 00:00:00

Ambale, Lukusi and Mauve named in Shujaa's provisional squad for Safari Sevens

Rayvone Ambale and Michael Lukusi have been rewarded for their impressive sevens season with Kabras Sugar after earning places in Shujaa’s provisional squad for the Safari Sevens.

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-14 16:40:33

Ambale, Lukusi and Mauve named in Shujaa's provisional squad for Safari Sevens

Oilers, Kabras and KCB storm into Christie Sevens quarters

Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and KCB Rugby Club booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Christie Sevens after winning their opening two matches at RFUEA Grounds yesterday.

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-13 07:38:33

Oilers, Kabras and KCB storm into Christie Sevens quarters

MMUST RFC keen to upset bigwigs at Embu Sevens

MMUST RFC will head into the Embu 7s this weekend with little pressure and plenty of belief as they look to upset some of the bigger names in the National Sevens Circuit.

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-05 07:01:00

MMUST RFC keen to upset bigwigs at Embu Sevens

KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats up

KCB Rugby head to Embu 7s at the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings, targeting another tournament win to strengthen their bid for the 2026 national title.

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-04 00:00:00

KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats up

Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with Strathmore Leos at Embu Sevens

Kabras Sugar will renew their rivalry with Strathmore Leos when the two sides meet in Pool C at the Embu 7s, the next leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, on Sept 5 and 6.

By Washington Onyango 2026-09-02 20:37:58

Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with Strathmore Leos at Embu Sevens

Kabeberi 7s gives KCB the perfect bounce-back

KCB bounced back from their Dala Sevens disappointment by successfully defending the Kabeberi Sevens title and reclaiming the National Sevens Circuit lead.

By Washington Onyango 2026-08-18 11:56:58

Kabeberi 7s gives KCB the perfect bounce-back

Oilers, KCB, and Kabras Sugar make Kabeberi 7s quarters

The four sides were among the teams that made the most of the new two-round format of the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit.

By Washington Onyango 2026-08-15 20:55:58

Oilers, KCB, and Kabras Sugar make Kabeberi 7s quarters

Who will blink first as teams battle for Kabeberi 7s glory?

With the battle poised for a dusty sprint down the remaining four legs, Kabeberi has arrived at the right time

By Washington Onyango 2026-08-15 06:57:00

Who will blink first as teams battle for Kabeberi 7s glory?

Champs Kisii School and Upper Hill show their might in rugby 15s

Kisii, who finished second at the nationals, totally outplayed the Ugandans, who surrendered to their fate, for they could not keep up with the Kenyans' pace.

By Elizabeth Mburugu 2026-08-14 19:34:00