Kenya Cup Week 9 action saw KCB Rugby take the top spot, opening a one-point gap after maintaining a perfect win record.
The Bankers now have 45 points, having earned nine bonus points in this season’s campaign, with their latest victory coming over Menengai Oilers.
Kenya Cup champs drop
Defending champions Kabras RFC remain unbeaten, but for the first time since their final regular season match against KCB in 2024, they dropped a point. Their 7-3 win over Nondies denied them a bonus point, leaving them with 44 points and in second place on the standings.
Menengai Oilers drop to third after their first loss of the season, but they still managed to secure a losing bonus point against KCB, bringing their tally to 41 points.
Nondies gained a point against Kabras RFC and moved to 29 points, holding onto fourth position in the standings.
Kenya Harlequin, in fifth place, gained five points and closed in on Nondies after ending their winless streak.
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Blak Blad, in sixth position, are in a strong position to claim the sixth and final playoff spot, having opened a six-point gap between them and the closest challenger.
Impala, in seventh place, have 15 points, sitting six points below the playoff slots and six points above the relegation zone.
Strathmore Leos, with 12 points, are tied with Kisumu RFC, and are just three points above the danger zone.
Mwamba, with 10 points, occupy tenth place, just a point above relegation.
Nakuru RFC, having secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season, sit in 11th with nine points, while South Coast Pirates remain bottom with eight points.
Kenya Cup table
Kenya Cup standings after week 9 action.
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