Kabeberi Sevens: Kabras Sugar renew rivalry with Mwamba as KCB face Oilers test again

Kabras Sugar's Ntabeni Dukisa (with ball) in action against Mwamba. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

National Sevens Circuit leaders Kabras Sugar will renew rivalry with Mwamba RFC ahead of the circuit finale Kabeberi Sevens set for Saturday at Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) Grounds in Nairobi.

Hosted by Mwamba, the Kabeberi Sevens is the sixth and final leg of the 2023 Sevens circuit.

Mwamba who finished third at the inaugural Tisap Sevens, headline Group C where they will face off against Kabras Sugar, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), and Daystar Falcons.

Tisap 7s champions Nondies RFC will square it out with Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad, Kenya Harlequins, and Tessen Warriors in Group A.

Tessen Warriors will be making their maiden NSC appearance while Blak Blad will be looking to build on their performance and go past the quarterfinals stage.

Strathmore Leos will compete against Kisumu RFC, Nakuru RFC, and Impala RFC in Group B.

Following two final appearances in the Christie 7s and Tisap 7s, Strathmore Leos will be vying for the championship. Kisumu will be attempting to end the curse because they have also failed to get past the quarterfinal stage.

It will be an acid test for the freshly promoted Moi University Arsonists who find themselves alongside Menengai Oilers, KCB Rugby, and Catholic Monks in Group D.

The Arsonists were promoted to Division II thanks to a strong performance at home during Tisap 7s, where they fell to USIU 21-19 in the Division II championship game.

Kabeberi Sevens pooling

Group A: Nondies, Blak Blad, Kenya Harlequins, Tessen Warriors

Group B: Strathmore Leos, Kisumu RFC, Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC

Group C: Mwamba RFC, Kabras Sugar, MMUST Rugby, Daystar Falcons

Group D: Menengai Oilers, KCB Rugby, Catholic Monks, Moi University