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Bwake Boys win historic Rift Valley 15s title to qualify for Nationals

Bwake Boys huddle after winning KSSSA National 7s title. PHOTO/Screengrab

Bwake Boys have been crowned the 2025 Rift Valley Rugby 15s champions for the first time in their history after defeating the defending champions, St. Patrick’s Iten School, in an intense final played, Friday, March 15, 2025.

The side which stunned established sides to become 2024 National 7s Champions dominated the Rift Valley region in the longer version, contrary to expectations that defending champions St. Patrick’s Iten would prevail.

In the semi-finals, Bwake which has former Kitale RFC player Brevia Barasa as part of their coaches saw off former giants Menengai with Branol Chesoli scoring a penalty, followed by tries from John Wangoto and Dennis Mukhwana, sealing their victory over Menengai High with a score of 13-5.

In the final match, Bwake Boys stood tall Branol Chesoli earning them a penalty and conversion to a try from Dennis Mukhwana, ultimately defeating the defending champions 10-5.

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This victory qualifies them for the National Rugby 15s Championship 2025 slated for Shanzu

In the third-place playoff, Kabianga Boys suffered a decisive 7-0 loss to Menengai High School.

2025 Rift Valley Region 15s full Results:

Day 1 Results

Kabianga Boys 26 – 0 Kapsabet Boys

St. Patrick’s Iten 6 – 5 Menengai High

Bwake Boys 37 – 0 Ortum Boys

Kabianga 26 – 7 Poroko

AIC Chebisaas Boys 22 – 3 Baringo High

Day 2 Results

St. Patrick’s Iten 39 – 0 Longisa Boys

Bwake Boys 31 – 6 Nakeel

AIC Chebisaas Boys 7 – 0 Ndururi

Poroko 8 – 3 Kapsabet Boys

Longisa Boys 0 – 50 Menengai High

Nakeel 13 – 3 Ortum Boys

Quarterfinals

Kabianga Boys 18 – 3 Nakeel

St. Patrick’s Iten 15 – 0 Baringo High

Bwake Boys 24 – 3 Poroko

AIC Chebisaas Boys 5 – 5 Menengai High
(Menengai won on tiebreaker)

Semifinals

St. Patrick’s Iten 6 – 0 Kabianga Boys

Bwake Boys 13 – 5 Menengai High

Third Place Playoff

Kabianga Boys 0 – 7 Menengai High

Finals
Bwake Boys 10 – 5 St. Patrick’s Iten

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