Day two of the 2024 Safari 7s promises thrilling rugby action, with a packed schedule that sees both men’s and women’s teams battling it out for top stops in the pool at Machakos Stadium.
After an action-packed opening day, the competition heats up on Saturday, 12 October, with teams looking to secure their spots in the knockout stages.
Safari 7s openers
The day will start with three women’s fixtures. The first match kicks off at 9:00 AM, with the Kenya Lionesses taking on Shogun Rugby. The Lionesses will be looking to maintain their momentum after an impressive Day 1 performance.
kenya Harlequin Charles Kinyajui celebrates at Christie 7s. PHOTO/Tabby Nashipae
At 9:22 AM, Kenya Cubs face Uganda in an East African derby. Following this, Costa Blanca Barbarians face Uganda 2 at 9:44 AM.
At 10:06 AM, Kenya Harlequin, fresh off a Day 1 win, will lock horns with Kenya Morans in an all-Kenyan clash. Both teams are determined to make a statement as the tournament progresses.
Shogun Rugby and Uganda meet at 10:28 AM. At 10:50 AM, Lions Rugby from the United Kingdom will face off against Zimbabwe.
Shujaa, the defending champions, take to the field at 11:12 AM, facing Qatar. Shujaa are expected to continue their strong form after winning their opening match.
At midday, the women’s teams return to the field with Shogun Rugby taking on Kenya Cubs at noon. At 12:22 PM, Kenya Lionesses will look to assert their dominance as they go up against Costa Blanca Barbarians, while Uganda faces Uganda 2 at 12:44 PM.
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The men’s fixtures continue in the afternoon, starting with Uganda taking on Red Wailers at 1:06 PM. Next, Kenya Morans will face Shogun Rugby at 1:28 PM in a crucial match for both teams.
Kenya Shujaa will be back in action at 1:50 PM against Varsity Select. At 2:12 PM, Zimbabwe will meet Qatar in another potentially crucial clash.
As the day progresses, the final block of women’s matches begins with Costa Blanca Barbarians playing Shogun Rugby at 3:00 PM. Uganda 2 will face Kenya Cubs at 3:22 PM, followed by a key matchup at 3:44 PM between Uganda and Kenya Lionesses, a fixture sure to have fans on the edge of their seats.
Kenya 7s squad in action against Argentina at the Olympics Rugby 7s. PHOTO/ World Rugby
The final set of men’s fixtures begins at 4:06 PM, with Red Wailers taking on Kenya Harlequin in what is sure to be a thrilling contest. At 4:28 PM, Varsity Select will face Lions Rugby, while Uganda take on Kenya Morans at 4:50 PM.
Day 2 will wrap up with a much-anticipated clash between defending champions Kenya Shujaa and Zimbabwe at 5:12 PM.
Safari 7s Day 2
Day two Saturday, 12 October 2024)
Day 2
9:00 AM – (Ladies) Kenya Lionesses vs Shogun Rugby
9:22 AM – (Ladies) Kenya Cubs vs Uganda
9:44 AM – (Ladies) Costa Blanca Barbarians vs Uganda 2
10:06 AM – Kenya Harlequins vs Kenya Morans
10:28 AM – Shogun Rugby vs Uganda
10:50 AM – Lions Rugby vs Zimbabwe
11:12 AM – Qatar vs Kenya Shujaa
12:00 PM – (Ladies) Shogun vs Kenya Cubs
12:22 PM – (Ladies) Kenya Lionesses vs Costa Blanca Barbarians
12:44 PM – (Ladies) Uganda vs Uganda 2
1:06 PM – Uganda vs Red Wailers
1:28 PM – Kenya Morans vs Shogun Rugby
1:50 PM – Kenya Shujaa vs Varsity Select
2:12 PM – Zimbabwe vs Qatar
3:00 PM: (Ladies) Costa Blanca Barbarians vs Shogun Rugby
3:22 PM: (Ladies) Uganda 2 vs Kenya Cubs
3:44 PM: (Ladies) Uganda vs Kenya Lionesses
4:06 PM: Red Wailers vs Kenya Harlequins
4:28 PM: Varsity Select vs Lions Rugby
4:50 PM: Uganda vs Kenya Morans
5:12 PM: Kenya Shujaa vs Zimbabwe
