Daystar Falcons and Impala reached the Cup quarterfinals for the first time this season after finishing second in their respective pools.
KCB Rugby and Menengai Oilers were the only sides to qualify for the quarters with a 100% win record, while Kabras RFC missed out on Cup contention.
Strathmore Leos edged Kenya Harlequin 26-24 in a thriller that wrapped up Pool A action. Both sides scored four tries, but the conversion proved to be the difference.
Victor Odhiambo, Nygel Amaitsa, and Stanslaus Shikoli gave the Prinsloo 7s champions what looked like a comfortable lead. The hosts Quins fought back through Albert Alela and Charles Kinyanjui before Gabriel Ayimba added a crucial converted try.
Despite late tries from Collins Kibet and Michael Ochieng, Strathmore Leos held on for the win.
Three sides, Kenya Harlequin, Strathmore Leos, and Zetech, ended their pool campaign with seven points each.
Christie 7s Pool A. PHOTO/Tournfy
Catholic Monks topped Pool C with eight points following a 7-7 draw with Nakuru RFC. Philip Walukha’s converted try was canceled out by Edwin Anunda’s effort, converted by Cyprian Ombaso, for the stalemate.
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They were joined in the quarters by Impala, who booked their maiden Cup quarterfinal spot of the season after beating MMUST 19-7.
Christie 7s Pool B. PHOTO/Tournfy
Kabras RFC were knocked out of Cup contention after a 5-0 loss to Menengai Oilers in a must-win clash. Daniel Kipchirchir’s try was the difference, helping Oilers finish top of their pool with nine points.
Daystar Falcons also advanced after thrashing Ruga Ruga Select 34-5 to secure their first Cup quarterfinal of the campaign.
Christie 7s Pool C. PHOTO/Tournfy
KCB Rugby dominated Pool D with maximum points after a 19-12 victory over Mwamba. Floyd Wabwire bagged a brace while Boob Muhati added one more for KCB. Brian Mutugi and Joseph Odoyo crossed for Mwamba.
Nondies returned to the quarterfinals after missing out in the previous leg, thanks to a 10-0 win over Blak Blad. Tries from Daniel Okito and Charles Odhiambo sealed the win and a last-eight slot.
Christie 7s Pool D. PHOTO/Tournefy
2025 CHRISTIE 7S
Matchday 1 – 16th August 2025
Division One – Round One
8:57 AM — Kenya Harlequin 34-15 MSC Rugby
9:16 AM — Strathmore Leos 19-12 Zetech Oaks
9:35 AM — Nakuru RFC 22-7 MMUST
9:54 AM — Catholic Monks 33-5 Impala RFC
10:13 AM — Kabras Sugar 34-5 Ruga Ruga Select
10:32 AM — Menengai Oilers 15-12Daystar Falcons
10:51 AM — Mwamba RFC 17-17 KU Blak Blad
11:10 AM — KCB Rugby 35-12 Nondescripts
12:07 PM — Kenya Harlequin 41-0 Zetech Oaks
12:26 PM — Strathmore Leos 26-5 MSC Rugby
12:45 PM — Nakuru RFC 5-19 Impala RFC
1:04 PM — Catholic Monks 24-5 MMUST
1:23 PM — Kabras Sugar 12-17 Daystar Falcons
1:42 PM — Menengai Oilers 26-7 Ruga Ruga Select
2:01 PM — Mwamba RFC 12-17 Nondescripts
2:20 PM — KCB Rugby 36-0 KU Blak Blad
3:17 pm – Zetech Oaks 29-7 MSC Rugby
3:36 pm – Impala RFC 19-7 MMUST
3:55 pm – Daystar Falcons 34-5 Ruga Ruga Select
4:14 pm – Nondescripts 10-0 KU Blak Blad
4:33 pm – Strathmore Leos 26-24 Kenya Harlequin
4:52 pm – Catholic Monks 7-7 Nakuru RFC
5:11 pm – Menengai Oilers 5-0 Kabras Sugar
5:30 pm – KCB Rugby 19-12 Mwamba RFC
