Kenya Harlequin, KCB Rugby, and Strathmore Leos remained unbeaten at the Driftwood 7s, while Menengai Oilers, Catholic Monks, and MMUST missed out on the Cup quarterfinals for the first time this season.
In contrast, Blak Blad and Zetech secured their first-ever quarterfinal appearances after recording two wins in the group stages.
Quins- Kabras clash
The much-anticipated clash between league leaders Kenya Harlequin and Kabras RFC lived up to expectations, with Quins narrowly winning 21-19.
Past contest between Kabras RFC and Kenya Harlequin. Photo/Dave Mwaura
Kabras struck first with Kenyan international Kevin Wekesa slicing through the Quins’ defense before passing to Eric Cantona, who scored and converted.
Quins quickly replied through Richel Wangila, whose powerful run led to a try, putting Quins ahead 7-5. They extended their lead to 14-7 after capitalizing on a kick for another try.
Kenya U20 playmaker Jackson Siketa showed his pace with a corner try for Kabras, cutting the deficit to two points.
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In the second half, Siketa struck again, putting Kabras ahead 17-14. However, Quins responded with a converted try by Brian Rattilla.
Kabras had a chance to win with a late penalty, but they lost possession, allowing Quins to top their pool. Both teams progressed to the last eight.
In Pool D, Zetech and Strathmore Leos remained unbeaten, each bagging two wins and a draw.
KCB 100 percent
KCB Rugby also registered a perfect group stage record, defeating MMUST 25-12. Austin Sikutwa opened the scoring for KCB, with Collins Ngoko responding for MMUST.
However, further tries from Jacob Ojee, Festus Shiasi, and Elvis Olukusi sealed a comfortable victory for KCB. MMUST will miss the quarters for the first time this season, while Blak Blad progressed after a 26-10 win over hosts Mombasa RFC.
Daystar Falcons go for a try. Photo/Scrummage
Daystar Falcons topped Pool B with a narrow 19-17 win over Menengai Oilers. The Oilers started strong with tries from Abutwalib Wesonga and Samuel Mwaura, leading 10-0.
However, Falcons fought back, with Patrick Odongo scoring twice to secure the victory.
Meanwhile, Nondies returned to the quarterfinals after thrashing TUM Marines 41-12.
Driftwood 7s order of play
Mmust 35-7 Mombasa SC RC
KCB Rugby 19-5 KU Blakblad
Daystar Falcons 20-7 TUM Marines
Menengai Oilers 7-12 Nondescripts
Kabras Sugar 7-5 Mwamba RFC
Kenya Harlequins 24-0 Nakuru RFC
Strathmore Leos 12-12 Zetech University
Catholic Monks 5-5 Stallions Rugby
Mmust 0-33 KU Blakblad
KCB Rugby 39-5 Mombasa SC RC
Daystar Falcons 14-12 Nondescripts
Menengai Oilers 38-7 TUM Marines
Kabras Sugar 24-0 Nakuru RFC
Kenya Harlequins 31-0 Mwamba RFC
Strathmore Leos 29-0Stallions Rugby
Catholic Monks 7-12 Zetech University
KU Blakblad 26-10 Mombasa SC RC
Nondescripts 41-12 TUM Marines
Nakuru RFC 10-7 Mwamba RFC
Stallions Rugby 19-26 Zetech University
KCB Rugby 27-12 Mmust
Menengai Oilers 17-19 Daystar Falcons
Kenya Harlequins 21-19 Kabras Sugar
Catholic Monks 0-27 Strathmore Leos
