South Coast Pirates RFC registered a 22-13 win over Zetech Oaks in a KRU Championship a match played at Zetech Grounds.
The Pirates had earlier suffered a home defeat to JKUAT Cougars RFC but have since bounced back with back-to-back victories.
The match started on a positive note for Pirates, with Charles Tendwa crossing over for an early try to hand the visitors the lead. However, Zetech Oaks responded with a try of their own to level the scores before halftime.
After the break, Pirates regained control when Brian Maina produced a well-taken try to push the side into the lead. Zetech managed to narrow the margin with a penalty, but Pirates responded emphatically.
Further tries from Brian Maina and Ali Rashid, combined with successful conversions from Tendwa, ensured Pirates secured a comfortable victory.
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Elsewhere, unbeaten JKUAT Cougars RFC maintained their impressive run by defeating Mwamba RFC 30-23 to move top of the Championship log.
Mean Machine RFC secured an 18–9 win over Western Bulls RFC. The result deepened the struggles of Western Bulls RFC, whose poor run of form continued in the Championship campaign.
In other fixtures, Homeboyz RFC edged Kisii RFC 15–13, JKUAT Cougars RFC defeated Mwamba RFC 33–23.
The round also saw Mombasa RFC beat USIU Martials RFC 22–10, and CUEA Monks RFC defeat NYS Spades RFC 18–10 in the weekend Championship action.
KRU Championship
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SC Pirates RFC 22–13 Zetech Oaks RFC
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Homeboyz RFC 15–13 Kisii RFC
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JKUAT Cougars RFC 33–23 Mwamba RFC
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Mean Machine RFC 18–9 Western Bulls RFC
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Mombasa RFC 22–10 USIU Martials RFC
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CUEA Monks RFC 18–10 NYS Spades RFC
