×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

How Shujaa roared into Cup quarters

Qualification to the Main Cup quarter-finals means that Kenya is assured of at least 10 points from the Cape Town assignment. [Courtesy]

Solid defending and retention of possession from restarts came in handy as the Kenya Rugby Sevens team Shujaa stormed into the Main Cup quarter-finals of the Cape Town Sevens after finishing second in pool D yesterday.

Wins over Samoa and Australia, coupled with a 24-24 draw against Ireland in an eight-try thriller, were enough to see the Kenyans qualify for the quarter-finals for the first time this term.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in