The 2025 Nationwide Rugby League kicked off with impressive displays in the Western and Nyanza regions, with early contenders already emerging after the opening round of fixtures.
Kibabii University made the perfect start in Western A, defeating their opponents 37–15 to take maximum points and seize top spot with a +22 point difference.
Vihiga Granites sit second, also with five points, after securing a 38–37 win that showcased their attacking firepower.
Siralagala National Polytechnic and Kisiwa TTI all opened their campaigns with victories, rounding out the top four and signaling what could become a highly competitive battle for promotion places.
Bungoma and Shamberere National Polytechnic sit mid-table after narrow defeats that still earned them bonus points, while Webuye RFC endured the toughest opening round, losing heavily to fall into eighth with a –22 point deficit.
Busia BorderRucks and Mbale RFC match fate is to be decided after being abandoned.
Western Nationwide standings after week 1.PHOTO/KRU
In the Nyanza conference, Kisii Kifaru delivered the most emphatic result of the weekend, storming to a massive 71–5 victory to claim top spot with a commanding +66 point difference.
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Maseno University follow closely in second after a 36–3 win that earned them a win and a bonus point. Homabay RFC and Kisii National Polytechnic and Siaya RFC complete top fie.
Transmara Kilgoris and Winam Rugby occupy mid-table after their opening matches.
Oyu’gis RFC and Rongo RFC have negative bonus points after walkovers while JOOOUST also endured a tough start to finish the opening weekend at the bottom.
Nyanza Nationwide standings after week 1.PHOTO/KRU
