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KCB Rugby crown National 7s Circuit win with Kabeberi 7s Cup

KCB Rugby players huddle. photo/ KCB Rugby.

KCB Rugby retained the Kabeberi 7s and have reclaimed the National 7s Circuit title following an 24-0 over Nakuru RFC in the final played at RFUEA Grounds.

The victory saw KCB retain the title Kabeberi 7s title last won in 2022 and they were also crowned overall champions, getting back the title they last won in 2019.

KCB Rugby four titles

They now have four National 7s Circuit titles after adding to titles won in 2019, 2013 and 2014.

KCB Rugby in past event. Photo/KCB Rugby Twitter
KCB Rugby in past event. Photo/KCB Rugby Twitter

In their third final appearance of the season, KCB aimed to cap off the year by defending their Kabeberi 7s title.

They had previously secured victories in Dala and Christie 7s and had claimed the National 7s Circuit title prior to this match.

Facing them in the final was Nakuru RFC, a team making their first final appearance this season and their first since their victory in Driftwood 7s back in 2018.

KCB needed three minutes to earn the opener. Brian Wahinya launched an attack, Levy Amunga gained several metres before releasing supporting Michael Wamalwa who landed a try.

KCB Rugby During the Dala 7S. Photo/Dave Mwaura.
KCB Rugby During the Dala 7S. Photo/Dave Mwaura.

Wahinya converted for a 7-0 lead. Bob Muhati joined the scoresheet with a try that saw them lead 12-0 despite being a man down following Elphas Adunga’s yellow card.

In the second half, a team effort try saw Austin Sikutwa set up Wamalwa for a try that was converted for a 19-0 lead.

Nakuru RFC would have pulled back but a desperate tackle by Lionel Ajeliti saw Javan Otieno lose the ball on the tryline.

KCB sealed their victory following a try by Trevor Odawa.

Meanwhile, in the bronze match, Menengai Oilers secured a 12-7 win over Nondies, earning them the third-place finish. Strathmore Leos claimed the fifth position after a victory against Kabras RFC.

In the Challenge Trophy competition, MMUST emerged victorious.

Kabeberi 7s day 2 results

Challenge Trophy matches:

Tessen Warriors 28-0 Kisumu

Catholic Monks 12-0 Daystars

Impala Rugby 7-19 Blak Blad

MMUST 19-5 Moi University

Cup quarters

Nondies 7-5 Strathmore Leos

KCB Rugby 33-7 Mwamba

Nakuru RFC 17-12 Kenya Harlequin

Kabras RFC 5-12 Menengai Oilers

13th place semis

Kisumu 0-28 Catholic Monks

Impala 22-5 Moi Arsonists

Challenge Trophy semis

Tessen Warriors 40-7 Daystar

Blak Blak 5-21 MMUST

Fifth place semis

Mwamba RFC 35-12 Strathmore Leos

Kenya Harlequin 5-10 Kabras RFC

Cup semis

Nondies 5-12 KCB

Nakuru 21-17 Menengai Oilers

13th place

Catholic Monks 38-5 Impala

Challenge Trophy

Tessen 5-7 MMUST

Fifth place

Strathmore 28-7 Kabras RFC

Third-place

Nondies 10-12 Menengai Oilers

Final

KCB Rugby 24-0 Nakuru RFC

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