The 2025 National 7s Circuit final round, Dala 7s, kicked off on Saturday, September 13, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Mamboleo, with thrilling action across all pools.
In Pool A, CUEA Monks pulled off a spirited comeback to edge Nakuru 14-10 in the first match of the day.
Wilson Makete’s unconverted try and a Fidel Wekesa score had given Nakuru a 10-0 lead, but the Monks roared back with tries from Hassan Wambani and Felix Omondi, both converted, to seal the turnaround.
Defending champions Kabras RFC also hit the ground running, overpowering MMUST 34-15 with braces from Brian Mutua, Rayvonne Ambale, and Jacktone Osoo. MMUST responded through Veron Kaburu and a double from Tyson Juma.
In Pool B, Nondescripts RFC were ruthless in a 41-0 demolition of Mombasa RFC, while Daystar Falcons stunned Kenya Harlequin with a 20-14 victory to underline their intent.
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Pool C saw Mwamba RFC dominate invitation side Embu RFC 40-0, while KCB RFC proved too strong for Homeboyz in a 36-12 win.
In Pool D, hosts Kisumu RFC endured a tough outing as Menengai Oilers stormed to a 50-0 triumph. Strathmore Leos wrapped up the opening round with a solid win over Impala RFC.
Stanslous Shikoli bagged two tries for a 12-0 halftime lead, before Collins Maina, Samuel Wafula, and another from Maina completed a commanding 29-0 victory.
2025 Dala 7s – Division I
Round One
9:00 AM – Catholic Monks 14-10 Nakuru RFC
9:20 AM – Kabras Sugar 34-15 MMUST
9:40 AM – MSC Rugby 5-41 Nondescripts
10:00 AM – Daystar Falcons 20-14 Kenya Harlequin
10:20 AM – Mwamba RFC 40-0 Embu RFC
10:40 AM – KCB Rugby 36-12 Homeboyz RFC
11:00 AM – Menengai Oilers 50-00 Kisumu RFC
11:20 AM – Strathmore Leos 29-0 Impala RFC
Round Two
12:00 PM – Catholic Monks vs MMUST
12:20 PM – Kabras Sugar vs Nakuru RFC
12:40 PM – MSC Rugby vs Kenya Harlequin
1:00 PM – Daystar Falcons vs Nondescripts
1:20 PM – Mwamba RFC vs Homeboyz RFC
1:40 PM – KCB Rugby vs Embu RFC
2:00 PM – Menengai Oilers vs Impala RFC
2:20 PM – Strathmore Leos vs Kisumu RFC
Round Three
3:00 PM – MMUST vs Nakuru RFC
3:20 PM – Kenya Harlequin vs Nondescripts
3:40 PM – Homeboyz RFC vs Embu RFC
4:00 PM – Impala RFC vs Kisumu RFC
4:20 PM – Kabras Sugar vs Catholic Monks
4:40 PM – Daystar Falcons vs MSC Rugby
5:00 PM – KCB Rugby vs Mwamba RFC
5:20 PM – Strathmore Leos vs Menengai Oilers
