Exciting matches are on the horizon as the Prinsloo 7s at Nakuru Athletics Club heads into its final day with Sunday’s fixtures set to play a crucial role in the title race.
The day kicks off with Zetech Oaks, who narrowly missed out on the Cup quarterfinals, facing Mwamba RFC in the opening match.
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Following that, a varsity derby will feature MMUST against Daystar Falcons in the first Challenge Trophy clash.
MMUST Rugby squad. PHOTO/MMUST Rugby
Outgoing National 7s Circuit champions KCB Rugby find themselves in an unfamiliar position after a disappointing run this season.
They will be against Mombasa RFC in the third Challenge Trophy match. Catholic Monks, struggling for the second consecutive weekend, will take on Kabarak University.
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In the Cup quarterfinals, Kenya Harlequin will play a pivotal match against Nondies, aiming to secure the title as they are 14 minutes away from winning it . The outcome of this clash will be significant for their championship aspirations.
The second Cup quarterfinal sees Kabras RFC facing Blak Blad, with Kabras looking to avenge their surprising defeat from the previous weekend.
A local rivalry will be on display as Nakuru RFC take on Menengai Oilers in the third quarterfinal, with both teams eager to secure a place in the semifinals.
Nakuru RFC in a past action. PHOTO/Nakuru RFC/Facebook
The final quarterfinal match will feature Strathmore Leos against Stallions Rugby. Strathmore Leos are determined to advance to the semifinals, while Stallions, having already secured a top-12 finish, will be looking to pull off an upset and join the last four
Prinsloo 7s day 2 fixtures
Challenge Trophy
- Zetech Oaks vs Mwamba – 9:00
- Daystar vs MMUST – 9:20
- KCB Rugby vs Mombasa – 9:40
- Catholic Monks vs Kabarak – 10:00
Cup quarters
- Kenya Harlequin vs Nondies – 10:20
- Kabras RFC vs Blak Blad – 10:40
- Nakuru RFC vs Menengai Oilers – 11:00
- Strathmore Leos vs Stallions – 11:20
- Ladies Rank 1 vs Rank 4 – 11:40
- Semis Rank 3 vs Rank 2 – 12:00
- Loser CT QF 1 vs Loser CT QF 2 – 12:20
- Loser CT QF 3 vs Loser CT QF 4 – 12:40
- Winner CT QF 1 vs Winner CT QF 2 – 13:00
- Winner CT QF 3 vs Winner CT QF 4 – 13:20
- Loser Cup QF 1 vs Loser Cup QF 2 – 13:40
- Loser Cup QF 3 vs Loser Cup QF 4 – 14:00
- Winner Cup QF 1 vs Winner Cup QF 2 – 14:20
- Winner Cup QF 3 vs Winner Cup QF 4 – 14:40
- 13th Place Finals – 15:00
- 9th Place Finals – 15:20
- 5th Place Finals – 16:00
- Bronze Match Finals – 16:20
- Division 2 Finals – 16:40
- Women’s Finals – 17:00
- Main Cup Finals – 17:20
