The KSSSA National 15s rugby competition heads into its decisive stages, with the semifinals and final scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, in Mombasa.
Defending champions All Saints Embu remain on course to retain their title after finishing top of Pool A with a perfect record.
KSSSA National 15s champs
The East African 15s champions sealed their spot in the semi-finals with a hard-fought 11-7 win over Mang’u School, completing the group stage unbeaten with 12 points.
They will face Kisii School in the first semi-final. After two unsuccessful attempts, Kisii made history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time ever, following a 15-3 victory over Bwake Boys that secured them second place in their pool.
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In the second semi-final, East Africa 7s champions Vihiga High School will take on Upper Hill School. Vihiga, playing in their first-ever 15s nationals, impressed with a commanding 33-3 win over Marafa, the biggest margin of the group stages. The win ensured they topped their pool with 13 points.
Upper Hill, meanwhile, returned to the semi-finals after collecting 11 points to finish second in their pool.
KSSSA National 15s Rugby Championships
Day One Tuesday 8th April 2025:
Upper Hill 28-5 Mang’u
Serani 0-3 All Saints Embu
Marafa 9-13 Bwake Boys
Vihiga Highschool 11-9 Kisii School
Day Two, Wednesday 9th April 2025:
Kisii School 20-5 Marafa
Vihiga Highschool 5-3 Bwake Boys
All Saints Embu 9-3 Upper Hill
Serani 7-15 Mang’u School
Day Three Thursday 10th April 2025:
Serani 5-6 Upper Hill
Mang’u School 7-11 All Saints Embu
Marafa 3-33 Vihiga Highschool
Kisii School 15-3 Bwake Boys
Day Four Friday 11th April (Semifinals)
All Saints vs Kisii School
Vihiga vs Upper Hill
