Kabras RFC handed fair group as they top seeds for Kabeberi 7s.
Fresh off their maiden Dala 7s victory, where they triumphed over Menengai Oilers with a commanding 24-5 win, Kabras RFC have top seeds for the Kabeberi 7s set to take place at the RFUEA Grounds this weekend.
Kabras, who top the overall standings on 61 points after three tournaments, are ahead of second placed Kenya Harlequins, who now trail by three points. All eyes are on Kabras RFC as they aim for their first Kabeberi 7s title.
The Kabeberi 7s, slated for August 24-25 at the RFUEA Grounds, will feature 16 teams vying for supremacy. Kabras RFC, the top seed, is placed in Pool A alongside Nakuru RFC, Strathmore Leos, and invited guests Impala RFC.
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Kabras, with their recent form, are favorites to dominate, but the competition remains fierce.
Pool B features Menengai Oilers, fresh from their first final appearance of the season. They will face Catholic Monks, Stallions Rugby, and Kisumu RFC. The Menengai Oilers have climbed to fourth place in the standings and are looking to build on their recent success.
Kenya Harlequins, now in second place with 58 points, are in Pool C alongside Nondescripts, Daystar Falcons, and Blak Blad. Despite slipping from the top spot, they remain strong contenders under coach Paul Murunga’s guidance.
KCB Rugby, currently third with 45 points, is in Pool D with MMUST Rugby Club, hosts Mwamba, and newly promoted MKU Thika. KCB will be keen to reclaim their dominant position after a fifth-place finish at the Dala 7s.
The circuit standings are tight, with Catholic Monks in fifth place with 40 points and MMUST in sixth with 39 points, following their first semi-final appearance of the season.
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Nondescripts and Nakuru RFC are in seventh and eighth places, respectively, while Strathmore Leos and Daystar Falcons round out the top ten.
Division One Pools
Pool A: Kabras RFC, Nakuru RFC, Strathmore Leos, Impala RFC
Pool B: Menengai Oilers, Catholic Monks, Stallions Rugby, Kisumu RFC
Pool C: Kenya Harlequins, Nondescripts, Daystar Falcons, Blak Blad
Pool D: MMUST Rugby, KCB Rugby, Mwamba RFC, MKU Thika
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Division Two Pools
Pool A: Homeboyz Rugby, Mean Machine, Kiambu Rugby, Kenya Prisons
Pool B: Zetech University, Sigalagala Poly, Meru RFC, JKUAT
Pool C: Kabarak University, Northern Suburbs, Ngong Warriors, Molo RFC
Pool D: AP Warriors, NYS Spades, Masaku Rugby, Cooperative University
Pool E: Embu RFC, TUM Marines, KCA University, Dagoretti Bulldogs
Ladies’ Pools
Pool A: Impala Roans, Kenya Harlequins, Western Spears
Pool B: Mwamba Ladies, Meru Ladies, NYS Ladies
Pool C: Northern Suburbs, Ruck It, Nakuru Ladies
As the tournament approaches, fans eagerly anticipate intense rugby action, with Kabras RFC leading the charge in pursuit of their next title and a stronger hold on the circuit standings.