Chipu return empty handed

Kabras Chipu Rugby line up for a photo

The national under 20 rugby side, popularly known as the Chipu, have returned home after missing the ticket to next year’s World Junior Rugby Trophy.

The Kenyans were thrashed 66-24 by Namibia in the Africa Under 20 Championships in Madagascar at the weekend.

The Chipu had earlier beaten Zimbabwe 34-24 in the semifinals.

Team Manager Jimmy Mnene said: “The final was tough, but there were great lessons picked up. This was good exposure for the lads.”

The team was later hosted to dinner at the Eka Hotel by KRU headline partners SportPesa. 

Separately, the fourth round of the National Sevens Series will be hosted at the Ngong Hills Sports Resort for two years starting with the 2017 edition, which takes place on September 9-10.

The decision was arrived at by the Kenya Rugby Union after the submission of hosting bids by interested clubs and entities.

Homeboyz topped the bidding, earning the right to host the event at their proposed venue in 2017 and 2018.

A joint bid by Western Bulls and Kabras Sugar RFC was second overall, granting them the rights to host this round of the NSS in 2019 and 2020.