The Eric Shirley Shield competition is reaching its climax as the playoffs stage approaches this weekend, with two exciting matches on the cards following the conclusion of the regular season.
KCB and Kabras have secured home semi-finals and will enjoy a rest this weekend as they eagerly await the outcomes of the deciders.
Eric Shirley Shield playoffs
In the playoffs, Menengai Oilers will take on Blak Blad, who finished sixth in the campaign, while Kenya Harlequin will face Nondies in a rematch of last weekend’s encounter, which Quins emerged victorious from.
KCB’S LEVY AMUNGA KICKS FOR TOUCH IN A PAST ACTION. PHOTO COURTESY/DENIS ACRE-HALF
In the final standings, KCB Rugby sit comfortably at the top of the log, maintaining an unbeaten streak for yet another season. The bankers amassed 51 points from 10 wins and one draw throughout the campaign.
Kabras RFC also had an impressive season, securing 10 wins and one draw against KCB Rugby, totaling 51 points, although they had a slightly lower point differential.
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Oilers finished third on the log with 45 points, securing nine wins, while Quins claimed fourth place with 39 points. Nondies secured fifth place with 33 points after notching up seven wins.
Blak Blad from Kenyatta University secured six wins and finished the campaign with 29 points. Meanwhile, Mwamba accumulated 23 points, Strathmore Leos gathered 18 points, and Nakuru RFC ended with 11 points.
Eric Shirley Shield playoff pairings
16 March 2024:
Menengai Oilers II vs K.U Blak Blad
Kenya Harlequin II vs Nondescript II
Eric Shirley Shield standings after 11 matches. PHOTO/Kenya Cup
Eric Shirley Shield Scores –
Kabras Sugar II 06 – 06 KCB Rugby II
Nondescript II 11 – 13 Kenya Harlequin II
CUEA Monks II 06 – 79 Menengai Oilers II
Homeboyz Rugby II 28 – 00 K.U Blak Blad II
Mwamba RFC II 28 – 00 Nakuru RFC II
Strathmore Leos II 24 – 34 Kisumu RFC
