United Kingdom’s Apache 7s are set to feature in the 2025 Safari 7s tournament scheduled for October 10-12 at Nyayo National Stadium.
Their participation was confirmed by the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) through its official channels, which also reaffirmed the involvement of Shujaa and Morans.
Apache in Safari 7s
“Apache 7s, all the way from the UK, have confirmed their participation in the #2025Safari7s. They will be competing in the men’s category from October 10-12 at Nyayo Stadium,” KRU announced.
Apache 7s will join Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Shujaa, Morans, French Renegades, Shogun Rugby, KCB Rugby, and Reunion Rugby in the men’s category.
On the women’s side, the tournament will feature Belgium, Zimbabwe, Kenya Lionesses 1 and 2, Uganda, Shogun Rugby, Tunisia, and defending champions Costa Blanca Barbarians.
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The 2025 edition marks the return of the Safari 7s to Nyayo National Stadium for the first time since 2021, when Shujaa defeated Germany in the final to lift the trophy.
The tournament was held at the RFUEA Grounds in 2023 and at Machakos Stadium in 2024.
Safari 7s venue
This year will be the fourth time the 35,000-seater Nyayo Stadium hosts the event, 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.
