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Mwanja revamps the Lionesses squad for the Elgon Cup as Simbas seek redemption against Uganda Cranes.
Kenya Lionesses head coach Dennis Mwanja has announced three strategic changes to the squad ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Uganda at the Elgon Cup this Saturday.
This one-off match ignited the rugby fervor at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu, setting the stage for the men's return leg, a grudge match pitting Kenya against Uganda.
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17:30 - 08.11.2023
RUGBY KRU set to bid to make Safari Sevens an annual HSBC World Series leg in future
Mutai has revealed why both the East Africa Pamoja bid, as well as the plan to make Safari Sevens get back to the heights of attracting a large crowd of spectators could help the union in bidding for a HSBC World Sevens annual leg in future.
The Elgon Cup, a tournament steeped in history and launched in 2004, is set to make a triumphant return to the rugby calendar after a four-year hiatus since its last edition in 2019.
With the excitement building up, the Lionesses are gearing up for action after their fifth-place finish in the recent World Rugby WXV3 competition held in Dubai, UAE.
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14:00 - 08.11.2023
RUGBY KRU seals partnership worth millions with EABL ahead of Safari Sevens tournament
Kenya Rugby Union pockets Ksh. 15 million to cover both the Safari Sevens and the Elgon Cup event this November after sealing deal with EABL.
The Lionesses selection panel has introduced three key changes to strengthen the team's lineup.
Maureen Muritu and Naomi Amunguni, who played pivotal roles in the Lionesses' journey to the Rugby Africa Women's 7s last month in Tunisia, are making their return to the squad.
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11:43 - 07.11.2023
RUGBY Kenya Sevens legend Billy 'No Longer The Kid' Odhiambo retires at 30
The Kenyan star and rugby icon retires at 30 after scoring 111 tries in 68 tournaments, marking an end to a stellar 11-year career.
Excitingly, Janet Chanya has received her first national team call-up, adding a fresh dynamic to the team's composition.
The team will march into battle under the captaincy of the indomitable Enid Ouma, with Diana Kemunto and Phoebe Akinyi forming a formidable back row partnership.
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05:30 - 06.11.2023
RUGBY Furious Kenya Simbas coach lashes out at his players, hints at changes after Victoria Cup loss to Uganda
Kenya Simbas coach Carlos Katywa has blasted his players for ‘not executing anything’ in their narrow loss to Uganda during the Victoria Cup title decider in Kampala on Sunday.
Maureen Chebet and Faith Livoi will continue to fortify the second row, while Everlyne Kalemera, Knight Otwoma, and Natasha Emali will anchor the front row, ensuring a solid foundation.
In the crucial half-back positions, Judith Okumu and Ann Goretti will maintain their partnership, while Stella Wafula will team up with Maureen Muritu in midfield.
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16:17 - 07.11.2023
RUGBY Kenya Simbas slip in rankings after Victoria Cup loss to Uganda
Kenya Simbas fall after a narrow defeat to Uganda Cranes in the Victoria Cup, affecting their standing in world rugby.
Completing the squad's firepower in the back three are Christabel Lindo, Sharon Auma, and Diana Omosso, ready to dazzle with their speed and agility.
As the Lionesses prepare for their showdown, their male counterparts, the Simbas, are thirsting for well-calculated revenge on home soil against the Uganda Cranes.
The Cranes narrowly edged the Simbas 21-20 in a heart-stopping title decider at the Kings Park Arena in Kampala just last Sunday.
Kenya Lionesses
15.Diana Omosso, 14. Sharon Auma, 13. Maureen Muritu, 12. Stella Wafula, 11. Christabel Lindo, 10. Ann Goretti, 9. Judith Okumu, 1. Everlyne Kalemera, 2. Knight Otwoma, 3. Natasha Emali, 4. Maureen Chebet, 5. Faith Livoi, 6. Enid Ouma (Captain), 7. Diana Kemunto, 8. Phoebe Akinyi
Replacements: 16. Naomi Muhanji, 17. Janet Chanya, 18. Rose Otieno, 19. Naomi Jelagat, 20. Naomi Amuguni, 21. Edith Nariaka, 22. Terry Ayesa, 23. Dorcas Mokaya
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