The Prinsloo 7s heads to the Nakuru Athletic Club this weekend, August 2–3, as the second leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit gets underway.
Named in honour of the late Pete Walter (Peter) Prinsloo, a South African rugby player who made a lasting impact on the Nakuru rugby scene during the 1980s, the tournament was established as a tribute to his contributions.
Prinsloo’s enduring passion for the sport despite suffering severe health setbacks that left him wheelchair-bound remains the inspiration behind the annual event.
Strathmore Leos are the defending champions, having edged Nondescripts in a thrilling final to claim the 2024 Prinsloo 7s title. Kabras Sugar won the title in 2023, while the home side Nakuru RFC last lifted the trophy in 2015.
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Mwamba RFC holds the record for most Prinsloo 7s titles, with five wins coming in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2019. KCB RFC follows closely with four titles, including a three-year streak from 2012 to 2014.
Other former champions include Strathmore Leos, Homeboyz RFC, Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar, and Nakuru RFC.
The tournament was not played in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prinsloo 7s Champions Since 2007
2007: Mwamba RFC
2008: Mwamba RFC
2009: Strathmore Leos
2010: Mwamba RFC
2011: Mwamba RFC
2012: KCB RFC
2013: KCB RFC
2014: KCB RFC
2015: Nakuru RFC
2016: Homeboyz RFC
2017: KCB RFC
2018: Homeboyz RFC
2019: Mwamba RFC
2020–2021: Not played due to COVID-19
2022: Menengai Oilers
2023: Kabras Sugar RFC
2024: Strathmore Leos
Prinsloo 7s Champions (2007–2024)
- Mwamba RFC – 5 titles
2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2019 - KCB RFC – 4 titles
2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 - Strathmore Leos – 2 titles
2009, 2024 - Homeboyz RFC – 2 titles
2016, 2018 - Nakuru RFC – 1 title
2015 - Menengai Oilers – 1 title
2022 - Kabras Sugar RFC – 1 title
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