Rugby
This was sweet revenge for Kenya Chipu who lost at home to Zimbabwe last year
The Kenya Cup semifinals are now set with Kabras set to face Nondies while Menengai Oilers will tackle KCB
Kenya's rugby sevens national team, known as Shujaa, faced disappointment as they secured a third-place finish in the recent Challenger Series held at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay. This marked a decline from their victorious performance in the opening series in Dubai
Despite their setback against China, the Kenya Lionesses look to bounce back against Papua New Guinea in the next match
Shujaa emerged victorious in the opening leg of the World Rugby HSBC Challenger series in Dubai
Kenya Rugby Union has revealed the provisional squad for Chipu, the Kenya U20 National team, ahead of the Barthes U20 Trophy. From a pool of 125, 56 players were selected after trials held on February 17th. The team, led by coaches Simon Jawichre and Kenny Rogers Andola, is gearing up for the tournament set for April 20th to 28th in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Shujaa beat Chile 12-5 in the final, with Patrick Odongo the star man.
The Kenya Lionesses' quest for their first victory in the ongoing HSBC Challenger Series fell just short on Friday, narrowly succumbing 12-10 to Czech Republic.
Since the start of the 2023/2024 season, KCB has won the three matches played so far, garnering 15 points.
Oyugi was a significant figure in rugby, fondly remembered for his passion for the game from his high school days at St. Mary’s High School to his time with Strathmore Leos and later joining Impala RFC.
Adul's passing comes four months after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) announced the death of Kenya Lionesses player Bernadette Olesia. Olesia passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, while undergoing treatment in the hospital, as reported by The Star.
Kenya's men's team, Shujaa, were set to compete in Group C, facing off against Speranza 22, R10C Selects, and Wailers. They were placed in Group C alongside Speranza 22, R10C Selects, and Wailers in the men’s International Invitation Category.
With gold medals hanging from their necks, the players arrived at the Union Buildings, the seat of the government, on a yellow open-top bus and shook hands with Ramaphosa.
As is so often the case with finals, the match proved to be a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France where defence ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle.
William Woodhams, CEO of the world's oldest bookmakers Fitzdares says that although his firm would lose money if the All Blacks win at the Stade de France it will be nothing compared to the losses if the Springboks prevail.
History will be made as whoever wins the southern hemisphere duel next Saturday will be the first team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a fourth time.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.
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