The Rugby Super Series kicked off its second round with two thrilling matches held at Nakuru Athletic Club.
The Cheetahs, comprising Menengai Oilers, Nakuru RFC, Homeboyz, and Impala RFC, surged to the top of the standings with consecutive victories in the competition.
Top of Rugby Super Series log
Under the guidance of coach Lawrence Buyachi, the Cheetahs secured an impressive 18-16 win over the Lions, who had occupied the top spot before Saturday’s matches.
This triumph propelled the Cheetahs to eight points, firmly establishing them as the leaders in the standings. Meanwhile, the Lions managed to salvage a losing bonus point, bringing their total to six points after accruing five points in the previous weekend’s fixtures.
The Buffaloes maintained their grip on the third position following their first win against the Rhinos. A hard-fought 27-21 victory earned them four points, while the Rhinos managed to secure a consolation point through a losing bonus.
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The Rugby Super Series adopts a round-robin format, with matches taking place across Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega over three match days. The top two teams emerging from the round-robin phase will compete for the championship title in an eagerly anticipated final match.
The Menengai Cream Cheetahs go top of the log after MD2 while KCB Bank Lions and Faiba Mobile Rhinos collect losing bonus points.
A first win of the campaign for the Kabras Sugar Buffaloes.#RugbySuperSeries pic.twitter.com/9jtbdr8MXh
— Rugby Super Series (@superseriesKE) May 11, 2024
Adding to the excitement of this year’s series is the introduction of a women’s competition, featuring the Eagles and Jaguars. Over two match days, these teams will showcase the burgeoning talent in women’s rugby, further highlighting the inclusivity and growth of the sport
Saturday 4 May 2024 | RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
Buffaloes 5-18 Cheetahs | 12.00pm
Lions 29-7 Rhinos | 3.00pm
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Nakuru Athletic Club, Nakuru
Buffaloes 27-21 Rhinos | 2.00pm
Cheetahs 18-16 Lions | 4.00pm
Saturday 18 May 2024 | The Bullring, Kakamega
Eagles v Jaguars | 12.00pm (Women’s Fixture)
Rhinos v Cheetahs | 2.00pm
Buffaloes v Lions | 4.00pm
Saturday 25 May 2024 | RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
Jaguars v Eagles | 12.00pm (Women’s Fixture)
Rank 3 v Rank 4 | 2.00pm
Rank 1 v Rank 2 | 4.00pm
