The Cup quarterfinals for the Christie 7s have been confirmed after a grueling day of action at the RFUEA Grounds, where only two sides managed to maintain a 100 percent win record.
Zetech Oaks will kick off the Challenge Trophy action with a clash against MMUST Rugby, before paving the way for the encounter between Mwamba RFC and Ruga Ruga Select.
Christie Challenge Trophy action
Nakuru RFC, who missed out on the Cup quarters for the first time this season, have booked a date with Mombasa RFC. Kabras RFC, the outgoing Christie 7s champions, will face Blak Blad in the final Challenge Trophy fixture.
In the Cup quarters, fans will be treated to a Ngong Road Derby as Kenya Harlequin take on their neighbors Impala RFC. This marks Impala’s first quarterfinal appearance this season and Quins’ third.
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KCB Rugby will face Daystar Falcons in the second quarterfinal. It will be KCB’s third consecutive Cup quarterfinal appearance, while Daystar will be featuring in their maiden last-eight match.
Catholic Monks, making their second Cup quarterfinal appearance, will square off against Strathmore Leos, who are in their third.
The final quarterfinal will see Menengai Oilers lock horns with Nondies.
Christie 7s day 2
Day 2 Fixtures
Challenge Trophy
25. Zetech Oaks vs MMUST – 8:40
26. Mwamba vs Ruga Ruga select – 9:00
27. Nakuru RFC vs Mombasa – 9:20
28. Kabras RFC vs Blak Blad – 9:40
Cup quarters
29. Kenya Harlequin vs Impala RFC – 10:00
30. KCB Rugby vs Daystar – 10:20
31. Catholic Monks vs Strathmore Leos – 10:40
32. Menengai Oilers vs Nondies – 11:00
Women’s Semifinals
A1 vs A4 – 11:20
A2 vs A3 – 11:40
13th Place Semifinals
33. Loser CT QF1 (25) vs Loser CT QF2 (26) – 12:00
34. Loser CT QF3 (28) vs Loser CT QF4 (27) – 12:20
Challenge Trophy Semifinals
35. Winner CT QF1 (25) vs Winner CT QF2 (26) – 12:40
36. Winner CT QF3 (28) vs Winner CT QF4 (27) – 13:00
5th Place Semifinals
37. Loser Cup QF1 (29) vs Loser Cup QF2 (30) – 13:20
38. Loser Cup QF4 (32) vs Loser Cup QF3 (31) – 13:40
Cup Semifinals
39. Winner Cup QF1 (29) vs Winner Cup QF2 (30) – 14:00
40. Winner Cup QF4 (32) vs Winner Cup QF3 (31) – 14:20
Placement Finals
41. 13th Place Final – Winner SF1 (33) vs Winner SF2 (34) – 14:40
42. Challenge Trophy Final – Winner SF1 (35) vs Winner SF2 (36) – 15:00
43. 5th Place Final – Winner SF1 (37) vs Winner SF2 (38) – 15:20
44. 3rd Place Playoff – Loser Cup SF1 (39) vs Loser Cup SF2 (40) – 15:40
Division 2 Final – 16:00
Women’s Final
Winner Semifinal 1 vs Winner Semifinal 2 – 16:30
Cup Final
45. Winner Cup SF1 (39) vs Winner Cup SF2 (40) – 16:52
