Kenya Lionesses fall short as South Africa seal historic Sevens hat-trick in Nairobi

Kenya Lionesses celebrate after finishing second to BOKS of SA in their 2025 Africa Women's 7s Cup against BOKS of SA at RFUEA grounds. Nov 16, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Lionesses' spirited charge at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Sevens in Nairobi ended in heartbreak after they fell 22-0 to defending champions South Africa, who clinched a historic third consecutive title on Sunday at Kasarani.

The Lionesses had lit up the two-day tournament, playing on 15th and 16th with a confident 17-10 semifinal victory over rivals Uganda, but they could not break through South Africa's ruthless defensive wall in the final.