Homeboyz Rugby bounced back to winning form with a dominant 38-16 win over Western Bulls at Madaraka Grounds on Saturday.
The Deejayz took a 17-9 lead into halftime after crossing the try line three times in the first half. Augustine Simiyu opened the scoring with an unconverted try, before Western Bulls’ winger Meshack Okari reduced the deficit with a penalty, making it 5-3.
Emmanuel Kioko extended Homeboyz’s lead with a second try, though it went unconverted. Okari responded with back-to-back penalties, narrowing the gap to just one point. However, Homeboyz finished the first half strong with scrum-half Sospeter Yoga crossing over for a converted try, taking them to the break with a 17-9 advantage.
In the second half, Homeboyz quickly regained control. David Lutomia scored a try, and a successful conversion gave them a 24-9 lead. Western Bulls’ Nickson Manduku fought back with a try of his own, which Okari converted to make it 24-16.
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Simiyu then bagged his second try of the match, followed by Ramadhan Masete’s try, which was converted by Brian Juma to seal the win at 38-16.
Catholic Monks kept their winning streak alive with a narrow 12-8 victory over JKUAT, maintaining pressure on MMUST at the top of the standings.
Mean Machine secured a hard-fought 13-12 win over UoE Trojans, marking their third consecutive victory. TUM Marines claimed a victory over USIU, who continue to struggle this season.
Zetech Oaks continued their impressive form with a victory over Mombasa, extending their winning streak to three matches.
KRU Championship week 7
TUM Marines 20 – 14* USIU – A Martial
Mean Machine 13 – 12* UoE Trojans
Zetech Oaks 25 – 19* Mombasa SC
CUEA Monks 12 – 8* JKUAT Cougars
Homeboyz Rugby 38* – 16 Western Bulls
Masinde Muliro 18 – 13* Daystar Falcons
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