Reunion Rugby have been confirmed as participants in the 2025 Safari 7s tournament, scheduled for 10–12 October.
They become the second French side to confirm their participation after the French Renegades.
Safari 7s confirmation
“Confirmed!! Reunion Rugby from France will be competing in the #2025Safari7s,” the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) announced.
The men’s category now features Uganda, Shujaa, Morans, French Renegades, Shogun Rugby, KCB Rugby, and Reunion Rugby.
The women’s category will include Kenya Lionesses 1 and 2, Uganda, Shogun, Tunisia, and defending champions Costa Blanca Barbarians.
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The 2025 Safari 7s marks a return to Nyayo National Stadium for the first time since 2021, when Shujaa defeated Germany in the final to lift the trophy.
The 2023 edition was held at the RFUEA Grounds, while the 2024 tournament took place at Machakos Stadium.
This will be the fourth time the 35,000-seater Nyayo National Stadium hosts the tournament, having previously staged it in 2011, 2012, and 2021 after growing attendance outgrew the RFUEA Grounds.
Kenya’s Shujaa and Costa Blanca Ladies are the reigning champions, having claimed the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 2024 tournament in Machakos.
