NATIONAL SEVENS CIRCUIT

Kabras RFC to host National 7s Circuit 2nd leg

By Amanga collins

Posted on April 29, 2024

Past contest between Kabras RFC and Kenya Harlequin. Photo/Dave Mwaura

Kabras RFC have been confirmed as the host for the second leg of the National 7s Circuit, known as KRU 7s.

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced that the KRU 7s will take place at the Kakamega Showground on the 3rd and 4th of August, marking the third time the 7s Circuit will grace Kakamega since 2019.

National 7s Circuit returning

“The KRU 7s, serving as the second round of the 2024 Sportpesa National 7s Circuit, will be hosted by Kabras Sugar at the Kakamega Showground on 3rd and 4th August,” declared the KRU.

Menengai Oilers vs KCB. Photo/Dave Mwaura

Menengai Oilers vs KCB In National 7s Circuit. Photo/Dave Mwaura

With Kakamega 7s hosted by Western Bulls in 2019 and 2022 and four of the last five Kenya Cup finals being hosted in Kakamega, the town has become a familiar venue for rugby enthusiasts.

Following bids for the event in 2023, Eldoret RFC and Moi Arsonists emerged as winners. However, after hosting the Tisap 7s, they faced criticism over various issues, leading to the replacement of Tisap with KRU 7s.

The National 7s Circuit will commence in Nairobi with Kenya Harlequin hosting the Christie 7s on 27th and 28th July. Subsequently, the KRU 7s in Kakamega will keep the momentum going on 3rd and 4th August before a brief hiatus.

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The 7s campaign will resume with the Dala 7s on 17th and 18th August, hosted by Kisumu RFC, followed by the Kabeberi 7s hosted by Mwamba.

September will witness Mombasa RFC hosting the Driftwood 7s and Nakuru RFC hosting the Prinsloo 7s, adding to the excitement and diversity of the tournament.

Kenya Harlequin vs KCB in a scrum-contest. photo/Scrummage

The National 7s Circuit unfolds through a series of six events, spanning across six cities and towns in Kenya. Teams compete fiercely, each aiming to clinch the Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit overall title.