The coaching staff for the men’s teams in the upcoming 2024 Rugby Super Series has been finalized, setting the stage for an intense competition.
Kabras forwards coach Maxwell Adaka will lead the Buffaloes franchise, supported by assistants Felix Ayange and Edwin Achayo.
Rugby Super Series confirmation
Over on the Cheetahs side, Menengai Oilers forwards coach Lawrence Buyachi takes the reins, with Simon Wariuki assisting him.
The Lions will be under the guidance of KCB Rugby legend Oliver Mang’eni, with Kenyatta University’s Bernard Kibet as his deputy.
A notable figure in the lineup is Paul Murunga, a former champion player with both the Buffaloes in 2005 and the Lions in 2008, who now steps into a coaching role for the record champions, Rhinos. Assisting Murunga is Callum Oliver.
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The tournament is scheduled to unfold over four Saturdays in May 2024, with matches alternating between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega. Alongside the men’s teams—Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Lions, and Rhinos—two women’s teams will also compete.
In the men’s division, teams will engage in a round-robin format across the first three match days, hosted at various venues. Following this phase, the top two teams will advance to the final showdown, promising a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
Rugby Super Series Men’s Team Coaches
BUFFALOES
Head Coach: Max Adaka
Assistant Coaches: Felix Ayange, Edwin Achayo
Physios: Phil Odidi, Redempta Chepwogen
S&C: Alice Ndege
TMs: Geoffrey Messo, Wilson Omondi
CHEETAHS
Head Coach: Lawrence Buyachi
Assistant Coach: Simon Wariuki
Physio: Elly Otieno
S&C: Donald Oluoch
TM: Geoffrey Ominde
LIONS
Head Coach: Oliver Mang’eni
Assistant Coach: Bernard Kibet
Team Manager: Gerald Ogutu
Physio: Joseph Koli
S&C: Joseph Gacheru
RHINOS
Head Coach: Paul Murunga
Assistant Coach: Callum Oliver
Team Manager: Kevin Were
Physio: Gerald Omondi, Kennedy Barua
MEN’S FIXTURES
Saturday 4 May 2024 | KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, Nairobi
2pm | Buffaloes v Cheetahs
4pm | Lions v Rhinos
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Nakuru Athletic Club, Nakuru
2pm | Buffaloes v Rhinos
4pm | Cheetahs v Lions
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Bullring, Kakamega
2pm | Rhinos v Cheetahs
4pm | Buffaloes v Lions
Saturday 25 May 2024 | RFUEA Grounds,Nairobi
2pm | Rank 3 v Rank 4
4pm | Rank 1 v Rank 2
Rugby Super Series roll of honor
2003 Rhinos
2004 Cheetahs
2005 Buffaloes
2006 Cheetahs
2007 Rhinos
2008 Lions
2009 Rhinos
2010 Rhinos
2011 Rhinos
2012 Rhinos
2013 Ndovu
2014 Kifaru
