The 2025 Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Rugby 7s enters the knockout stage on Saturday, July 12, at Upper Hill School, with action set to kick off at 8:00 am.
In the boys’ category, the day will begin with the 9th place quarterfinals, where Dagoretti Mixed gets a bye. Other fixtures include Aquinas vs Utawala, Hospital Hill vs Kangemi, and Kibukosya vs Kibera.
The Main Cup quarterfinals, where high-stakes matches will determine who advances toward the coveted trophy. Lenana School faces Jamhuri, Ofafa clashes with MFA, Nairobi School meets Garden Estate, while Dagoretti High faces defending champions Upper Hill in what promises to be a blockbuster.
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The girls’ competition also enters the decisive stage, with Karen C set to face Dagoretti Mixed in the first semifinal and Mbagathi battling Nembu in the second. Meanwhile, Kibera and Kibera GSA will square off in the fifth-place final.
2025 Nairobi 7s quarterfinal pairings
BOYS – 9th Place Quarterfinals
1. Dagoretti Mixed – Bye
2. Aquinas vs Utawala
3. Hospital Hill vs Kangemi
4. Kibukosya vs Kibera
BOYS – Main Cup Quarterfinals
1. Lenana vs Jamhuri
2. Ofafa vs MFA
3. Nairobi School vs Garden Estate
4. Dagoretti High vs Upper Hill
GIRLS – Semi Finals
1. Karen C vs Dagoretti Mixed
2. Mbagathi vs Nembu
GIRLS – 5th Place Final
Kibera vs Kibera GSA
