The 2025 KSSSA National 15s Rugby Championship entered its second day at Shimo La Tewa in Mombasa, with Vihiga High School and defending champions All Saints maintaining their unbeaten runs.
Debutants Vihiga High School took a major step toward the cup semifinals with a narrow 5-3 win over fellow first-timers Bwake Boys in the group stage.
Bwake had taken a 3-0 lead into halftime courtesy of a penalty but failed to add to their tally in the second half.
Vihiga responded with a try after the break and held on for their second consecutive win. Coached by Abdallah Abubakar, Vihiga now sit atop the pool with eight points.
Kisii School, representing Nyanza Region, claimed their first win of the competition by defeating Marafa 20-5. They opened the scoring with a converted try before Marafa hit back with an unconverted effort.
KSSSA National 15s rugby pool B.PHOTO/KRU
Two penalties—one in each half—pushed Kisii ahead 13-5, before a second-half converted try sealed the victory. Kisii now have five points, level with third-placed Bwake Boys, who earned a losing bonus in their match against Vihiga.
Marafa, having suffered their second loss, have been eliminated from the tournament.
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In Pool A, All Saints from Embu continue to impress, topping the log with eight points after a hard-fought 9-3 win over Upper Hill School. The defending champions relied on their kicking game to secure the victory, with all their points coming from penalties.
Upper Hill, who earned a losing bonus in the defeat, now have six points, adding to their earlier winning bonus and still remain in the hunt for a semifinal spot.
KSSSA National 15s rugby pool A.PHOTO/KRU
Mang’u High picked up their first win of the campaign to move to four points, while hosts Serani remain bottom of the standings with one point.
