KCB Rugby, Menengai Oilers, Kenya Harlequin, and Strathmore Leos all maintained a 100 percent win record in the group stages of the Kabeberi 7s, topping their respective pools.
Kabras RFC secured their place in the quarter-finals as runners-up after defeating Nakuru RFC, while Daystar Falcons advanced to their first quarter-final of the season, leaving Nondies to miss out.
Strathmore Leos top
Strathmore Leos topped Pool A after a commanding 33-5 win over Impala. The Leos maintained their dominant form throughout the first day of the Kabeberi 7s, outclassing all their opponents. Nygel Amaitsa, Gabriel Ayimba, and George Ooro each scored a try, securing their return in the quarter-finals with a 33-7 victory.
Strathmore Leos huddle in Embu 7s. PHOTO/ Embu 7s/ Faceook
Kabras RFC clinched their quarter-final spot with a 22-12 win over Nakuru. Derrick Ashiundu opened the scoring for Kabras with a try in the corner, making it 5-0 after a wide conversion. Jackson Siketa added the second try, extending the lead to 10-0, and Warren Kamadi’s try made it 17-0. Ashiundu then completed his brace, pushing the score to 22-0. Nakuru responded with two late tries, ending the match at 22-12.
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Daystar Falcons struck first in their match, with Arnold Ogonda crossing the whitewash for a 7-0 lead after Eddy Wambugu’s conversion. Blak Blad fought back, with Meja Mulongo leveling the score at 7-7 before Obat Kuke added another try to give Blad a 14-7 lead at halftime. In the second half, Blad extended their lead to 21-7 before Augustine Owino narrowed the gap to 21-14.
Kenya Harlequin asserted their superiority with a 24-12 win over Nondies, topping Pool C with maximum points. They were joined in the quarters by Daystar, who advanced due to a superior point differential. Daystar, Blak Blad, and Nondies all tied on five points, but an inferior point differential saw Nondies miss the quarters for the first time this season.
MMUST Rugby’s Cyprian Ombaso receives an offload against kenya Harlequin. PHOTO/Brian Mwenje
In the Pool D decider, Floyd Wabwire, Samuel Asati, and debutant Tyson Maina each scored tries, helping KCB Rugby secure maximum points and top the pool. Menengai Oilers also topped their pool, with Dennis Abukuse scoring twice, bringing his total to six tries on day one. Beldad Ogeta, Amos Obae, and Alvin Khavoli added to the tally, sealing a 31-7 win.
Kabeberi 7s results
Nakuru RFC 21-14 Impala RFC
Kabras Sugar 17-22 Strathmore Leos
Catholic Monks 10-0 Kisumu RFC
Menengai Oilers 43-0 Stallions Rugby
Nondescripts 26-14 KU Blakblad
Kenya Harlequin 17-7 Daystar Falcons
KCB Rugby 39-0 MKU Thika
MMUST 10-7 Mwamba RFC
Ladies matches:
Northern Suburbs 10-10Ruck It
Mwamba Ladies 52-7 Meru Ladies
Nakuru RFC 0-24 Strathmore Leos
Kabras Sugar 31-7 Impala RFC
Catholic Monks 19-17 Stallions Rugby
Menengai Oilers 43-7 Kisumu RFC
Nondescripts 7-24 Daystar Falcons
Kenya Harlequin 24-19 KU Blakblad
KCB Rugby 29-5 Mwamba RFC
MMUST 22-00 MKU Thika
Ladies match:
Western Spears 12-07 Kenya Harlequins 3:00 pm
Strathmore Leos 33-05 Impala RFC 3:20 pm
Stallions Rugby 24-00 Kisumu RFC 3:40 pm
Daystar Falcons 14-21 KU Blakblad 4:00 pm
Mwamba RFC 24-17 MKU Thika 4:20 pm
Kabras Sugar 22-12 Nakuru RFC 4:40 pm
Menengai Oilers 31-07 Catholic Monks 5:00 pm
Kenya Harlequin 24-12 Nondescripts 5:20 pm
MMUST 05-26 KCB Rugby 5:40 pm
