Impala RFC finally arrested their poor run in the Kenya Cup, ending a three-match losing streak with a dominant 50-17 victory over newcomers Daystar Falcons to register their first win of the season at the RFUEA Grounds.
The Gazelles had endured a disappointing start to the campaign, losing their opening three matches while conceding a staggering 307 points and managing just 11 points across the fixtures. Heavy defeats to title contenders highlighted their struggles, as Impala were thrashed 87-5 by KCB Rugby, lost 97-6 to Menengai Oilers, and suffered a humiliating 123-0 loss to champions Kabras RFC.
However, they rose in style against Daystar, producing a commanding performance to secure a morale-boosting win. The result sees Impala move to five points after four rounds and offers renewed hope as they target a climb out of the relegation zone.
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For Daystar Falcons, the wait for a first Kenya Cup win continues, with the newbies still winless after three rounds of action.
Elsewhere, in the late kick-off at Impala Club, Nondescripts extended their dominance in the Ngong Road derby with a hard-fought 32-22 victory over Kenya Harlequin. Nondies came into the encounter having beaten Quins four times in a row over the past two seasons, and once again proved too strong.
Harlequin were eager to bounce back from their round three defeat, but Nondies held firm to claim yet another derby win and continue their strong start to the campaign.
