The Nationwide campaign enters its decisive knockout stage this weekend, with four high-stakes fixtures lined up across the country as teams battle for a spot in the semifinals and a step closer to KRU Championship promotion.
Central Region champions Kenya Prisons are set to host Nairobi Region second runners-up Stallions RFC in a much-anticipated clash at the Prison Staff College, Ruiru.
National Nationwide draws
In Nakuru, Kabarak University will face the winner of the Project 61 TNP vs AP Warriors preliminary tie. The match will be held at Kabarak University Grounds, kicking off at 3:00 p.m..
Down at the Coast, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic will welcome Western Region runners-up Kisii RFC at Khamis High School, also scheduled for a 3:00 p.m. kickoff.
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Meanwhile, Sigalagala National Polytechnic will play host to NYS Spades in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at Sigalagala Polytechnic Grounds, kicking off at 3:00 p.m..
Winners from these knockout ties will advance to the semifinals, drawing ever closer to the coveted promotion into the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship.
National Nationwide quarterfinals
Kenya Prisons vs Stallions Rugby – 3PM, Prisons Staff College, Ruiru
Kabarak University vs _(Project 61 TNP vs AP Warriors)_ – 3PM, Kabarak University _Pending LFC Outcome)_
KCNP vs Kisii RFC – 3PM, Khamisi High School
Sigalagala Nat’l Poly vs NYS Spades – 3PM, Sigalagala Nat’l Polytechnic
