Mensah praised Uganda for becoming a consistent host of major African rugby competitions, saying its investment in the sport demonstrated what could be achieved when countries commit resources to hosting and development
By Chrispho OwuorOloo's rugby journey included a long playing career at Nakuru RFC that lasted about 15 years from 2003 to 2017. During this time, he was part of squads that won Kenya Cup titles in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.
By David AbonyoKenya successfully hosted the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 at Nyayo National Stadium, drawing over 15,000 fans and earning praise as a model for future African rugby tournaments.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya will host 12 international teams at Nyayo National Stadium for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Division 2 Nairobi Leg, a sold-out 2026 event seen as key to boosting the country’s global sporting profile.
By Chrispho OwuorMenengai Oilers take on Blak Blad, with Impala hosting Nondies in the last four.
By Dennis MasindeThe tournament will now run over three consecutive weekends, with the quarterfinals set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, followed by the semifinals on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and the finals concluding the event on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
By Dennis MasindeFollowing their decisive encounter on Saturday, 18 October, Paraguay made history, overcoming Brazil (70-43 on aggregate) to keep their Rugby World Cup dream alive and earn their place in the RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament. They join Belgium, Namibia, and Samoa who qualified from regional competitions.
By Dennis MasindeIn a statement dated 16th October 2025 and signed by Chief Executive Officer Thomas Odundo, the union directed all affiliates, clubs, associate members, and partners to halt rugby operations during the seven-day national mourning period earlier declared by the Government of Kenya.
By Dennis MasindeThe current Shujaa side continued their impressive record at the annual tournament, having lost only once since 2021, a group stage defeat to Germany in the 24th edition, which they went on to win.
By Dennis MasindeThe former Wales Women’s head coach passed away on Friday, October 10, while leading the Belgium team during the Safari Sevens tournament in Nairobi.
By RGK.co.keSafari Sevens semis pairings are now known with both Kenyan male sides in the draw.
By Dennis MasindeThe tournament began Friday night and will run till Sunday 12 October 2025.
By Dennis MasindeNewly revamped and renovated, the Nyayo National Stadium will play host to the competition this year, as the Kenya Rugby Union aims to revive a tournament that for years has been on a downward spiral for various reasons. Once full of national teams and pro players, the Safari Sevens now accepts local club sides on the roster, but the future is there for the taking nonetheless.
By Dennis MasindeActing Kenya Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo has unveiled a 12-player squad that will represent the country at the 27th edition of the Safari 7s, set for October 10–12 at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi.
By Dennis MasindeDefending champions Kenya Shujaa lead Pool A, as they begin their title defence following last year’s 12-0 victory over Shogun in the final.
By Dennis MasindeThe joint initiative will be formally launched at the Safari 7s Tournament from October 10–12, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium. During the tournament, SHA will provide ambulances, emergency medical services, and organize health awareness activities under the theme “Play Well, Live Well.”
By Maureen Kinyanjui"I'm writing to share some tough news," he said in a statement. "I have recently been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND). "This has been incredibly hard to process and a huge shock to me and my family. "I feel fit and well in myself and I'm focused on staying positive, living life and dealing with the changes I will experience as they come."
By RGK.co.keThe Springboks top the table by a single point heading into the sixth and final round of matches this weekend. A bonus-point victory against the Pumas in London would guarantee the world champions the title regardless of the result in Perth between Australia and New Zealand earlier on Saturday.
By RGK.co.keThe guidelines, recommended to World Rugby by a project group of experts - state that players should play no more than 30 games in a single season or six consecutive match weeks, and should also have a dedicated five-week off-season break.
By Dennis MasindeTwenty-four teams will be divided into six pools of four, with a bumper 52 games across six weeks from 1 October to 13 November. A round of 16 will be played for the first time. The last World Cup in France, won by South Africa, featured 20 teams.
By Dennis Masinde