The 2025 edition of the Great Rift 10s tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Nakuru Athletic Club grounds, with teams showcasing their strength in their opening round one fixtures.
In Pool A action, Catholic Monks edged out Nakuru Kiti in a tightly contested match, clinching a 17-5 win in the first match of the day.
Kabras Sugar made a strong statement with a commanding 36-0 victory over USIU Martials whereas Strathmore Leos began their campaign on a high note, overpowering Kabarak University 24-7.
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In the biggest scoreline of the round, Menengai Oilers thrashed Egerton Wasps 73-5 in a one-sided affair with tournament hosts Nakuru RFC registering a solid 22-7 win over Molo RFC.
KU Blak Blad completed the Round 1 action with a convincing 32-0 victory over NYS Scorpions.
Round 1 Results:
Catholic Monks 17–5 Nakuru Kiti
Kabras Sugar 36–0 USIU Martials
Strathmore Leos 24–7 Kabarak University
Menengai Oilers 73–5 Egerton Wasps
Nakuru RFC 22–7 Molo RFC
KU Blak Blad 32–0 NYS Scorpions
Round 2 Fixtures:
Catholic Monks vs USIU Martials
Kabras Sugar vs Nakuru Kiti
Strathmore Leos vs Egerton Wasps
Menengai Oilers vs Ruaka Eagles
Nakuru RFC vs Mean Machine
KU Blak Blad vs Molo RFC
Round 3 Fixtures:
USIU Martials vs Nakuru Kiti
Egerton Wasps vs Ruaka Eagles
Mean Machine vs Molo RFC
Kabras Sugar vs Catholic Monks
Menengai Oilers vs Strathmore Leos
KU Blak Blad vs Nakuru RFC
