The stage is set for the 2025 Driftwood 7s, which officially kicks off the National 7s Circuit this weekend in Mombasa which is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, the tournament promises a thrilling start to the season, with Division I matches beginning at 9:00am EAT.
The action will get underway with a Pool A clash between MMUST and Mwamba RFC, setting the tone for what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.
Defending champions Kenya Harlequins will begin their title defense shortly after, facing off against Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad RFC at 9:20am.
Pool B takes center stage next, with Catholic Monks battling Impala RFC at 9:40am, followed by a high-profile fixture between Kabras Sugar RFC and Nakuru RFC at 10:00am.
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The action continues in Pool C, as Nondescripts RFC go head-to-head with tournament hosts Mombasa RFC at 10:20am, before KCB Rugby lock horns with Daystar Falcons.
Over in Pool D, university rivals will clash as Strathmore Leos face off against Kabarak University, setting up a fiery derby encounter. The final match of the opening round will see Menengai Oilers meet Stallions Rugby.
2025 Driftwood 7s Division I
- MMUST vs Mwamba RFC – 9:00
- Kenya Harlequins vs KU Blakblad – 9:20
- Catholic Monks vs Impala RFC – 9:40
- Kabras Sugar RFC vs Nakuru RFC – 10:00
- Nondescripts RFC vs MSC Rugby – 10:20
- KCB Rugby vs Daystar Falcons – 10:40
- Strathmore Leos vs Kabarak University – 11:00
- Menengai Oilers vs Stallions Rugby – 11:20
- MMUST vs KU Blakblad – 12:00
- Kenya Harlequins vs Mwamba RFC – 12:20
- Catholic Monks vs Nakuru RFC – 12:40
- Kabras Sugar RFC vs Impala RFC – 13:00
- Nondescripts RFC vs Daystar Falcons – 13:20
- KCB Rugby vs MSC Rugby – 13:40
- Strathmore Leos vs Stallions Rugby – 14:00
- Menengai Oilers vs Kabarak University – 14:20
- KU Blakblad vs Mwamba RFC – 15:00
- Nakuru RFC vs Impala RFC – 15:20
- Daystar Falcons vs MSC Rugby – 15:40
- Stallions Rugby vs Kabarak University – 16:00
- Kenya Harlequins vs MMUST – 16:20
- Kabras Sugar RFC vs Catholic Monks – 16:40
- KCB Rugby vs Nondescripts RFC – 17:00
- Menengai Oilers vs Strathmore Leos – 17:20
- A3 vs B4 – 9:00
- D3 vs C4 – 9:20
- B3 vs A4 – 9:40
- C3 vs D4 – 10:00
- A1 vs B2 – 10:20
- D1 vs C2 – 10:40
- B1 vs A2 – 11:00
- C1 vs D2 – 11:20
- Loser CT QF 1 (25) vs Loser CT QF 2 (26) – 12:00
- Loser CT QF 4 (28) vs Loser CT QF 3 (27) – 12:22
- Winner CT QF 1 (25) vs Winner CT QF 2 (26) – 12:44
- Winner CT QF 4 (28) vs Winner CT QF 3 (27) – 13:06
- Loser CUP QF 1 (29) vs Loser CUP QF 2 (30) – 13:28
- Loser CUP QF 4 (32) vs Loser CUP QF 3 (31) – 13:50
- Winner CUP QF 1 (29) vs Winner CUP QF 2 (30) – 14:12
- Winner CUP QF 4 (32) vs Winner CUP QF 3 (31) – 14:34
- Winner 13th SF 1 (33) vs Winner 13th SF 2 (34) – 14:54
- Winner CT SF 1 (35) vs Winner CT SF 2 (36) – 15:14
- Winner 5th SF 1 (37) vs Winner 5th SF 2 (38) – 15:34
- Loser CUP SF 1 (39) vs Loser CUP SF 2 (40) – 15:54
DIV 2 FINALS – 16:14 - Main Cup Division 1 Final (39) vs Main Cup Division 1 Final (40) – 16:44
