The Eric Shirley Shield 15s season resumes this weekend with a full slate of conference fixtures scheduled for Saturday, 10 January 2026, as clubs across the country return to competitive action following the break.
Former Champions KCB Rugby will be at home, welcoming Kenya University’s KU Blak Blad to the KCB Sports Grounds in Ruaraka. The bankers will be keen to assert early dominance in the second half of the season, while Blad will be chasing a statement result against one of the title favourites. Kick-off is set for 2pm.
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At the RFUEA Grounds, Kenya Harlequin face Daystar Falcons. Impala Rugby host Strathmore Leos at the Impala Club in another 2pm kick off.
In Kisumu, Kabras Sugar take on Menengai Oilers at Mamboleo Stadium in one of the standout fixtures of the round. The clash brings together two heavyweight sides with ambitions of going deep in the competition, and fans can expect a high-intensity battle up front and out wide at 2pm.
The final fixture of the day sees Kisumu RFC host Nakuru RFC at the ASK Showground in Mamboleo.
Eric Shirley Shield fixtures
KCB Rugby vs KU Blak Blad, KCB Sports Grounds, 2pm
Kenya Harlequin vs Daystar Falcons, RFUEA Grounds, 2pm
Impala Rugby vs Strathmore Leos, Impala Club, 2pm
Kabras Sugar vs Menengai Oilers, ASK Showground Kakamega, 2pm
Kisumu RFC vs Nakuru RFC, ASK Showground Mamboleo, 2pm
