Rugby

KCB, Nondies cruise to Enterprise Cup semifinals

Gabriel Ogweno, CUEA Rfc, watches as Emmanuel Opondo of KCB scores a try during the Enterprise Cup opening match on April 20, 2024. Photo courtesy

By Rama Mohammed | Saturday, April 27, 2024

The match between Blak Blad and Kenya Harlequin couldn't proceed due to the absence of a properly equipped ambulance

KCB Rugby continued their dominant streak, securing a spot in the Enterprise Cup semifinals with an impressive 67-5 victory over Northern Suburbs at Ruaraka Grounds.

Last weekend, they crushed Catholic Monks 70-3 and were hungry for another win.

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Meanwhile, Nondies RFC smoothly sailed into the semifinals after a hard-fought 12-3 win against University of Nairobi (UoN) Mean Machine at Impala Club. Nondies had an easy path to this stage with a walkover from Mount Kenya University (MKU) Thika.

In an unfortunate turn, the match between Blak Blad and Kenya Harlequin couldn't proceed due to the absence of a properly equipped ambulance, lacking a necessary neck brace for player safety.

Rugby enthusiasts in Kakamega missed out on action as Strathmore Leos handed Kabras RFC a walkover.

The Kenya Rugby Union announced revised dates for the Enterprise Cup semifinals and finals, avoiding a clash with the Rugby Super Series in May. The semifinals are now set for June 1, with the finals following on June 8.

Here's a recap of the Round of 16 results

KCB 70-3 CUEA

Impala 17-26 Blakblad

Nondescript 28-0 MKU Thika

Mean Machine 20-17 JKUAT

USIU 0-28 Kenya Harlequin

Nazarene 0-28 Northern Suburbs

Stallions 0-28 Strathmore

Quarterfinal results

Kabras Rugby 28-0 Strathmore Leos

Nondescript 12-3 Mean Machine

KCB Rugby 65-7 Northern Suburbs