KCB Rugby interim coach Andrew Amonde has made three changes to his squad for the Dala 7s, the final leg of the National 7s Circuit, as they look to reclaim the title this weekend in Kisumu. The changes see George Ooro return to the squad after missing the Kabeberi 7s, while Tyson Maina and Kevin…
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Former Kenya Cup side South Coast Pirates have appointed Tony Khadambi as head coach ahead of the new campaign. Khadambi, a Kakamega School alumnus, has spent the past season in Uganda, where he captained Jinja Hippos, leading them to their first-ever appearance in the Uganda Rugby Premiership. He also represented the side in the ongoing…
Nakuru RFC have made changes to their squad ahead of the Dala 7s, the final leg of the National 7s Circuit set for Saturday and Sunday at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu. The side has received a major boost with the return of Cyprian Ombaso, who has been instrumental for the team and is back after…
The Dala 7s will mark the final leg of the National 7s Circuit, with 16 teams battling for the top division trophy at Mamboleo Stadium while 20 teams compete in the second division at Kisumu Polytechnic. This will be the first time since 2017 that Kisumu City hosts the season finale, and the stakes couldn’t…
Mombasa RFC have confirmed their squad for the Dala 7s, the closing leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, set for September 13–14 at the Mamboleo Showground in Kisumu. Head coach Anthony Ndegwa’s led squad has Bilal Mulako, Ian Maleya, Hannington Mbaka, Charles Onyango, Nahashon Mwangi, and Ezra Mumbo. Kelvin Chege, Collins Amayo, Elias Obuyu,…
Kenya Harlequin have named their squad for the Dala 7s, the final leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, set for September 13–14 at the Mamboleo Grounds in Kisumu. The headline news is the return of Dennis Nyongesa, who comes back from injury to bolster Quins’ campaign. He joins a dynamic mix of seasoned…
The All Blacks selectors have named their team to play South Africa at Wellington’s Sky Stadium this Saturday night. The All Blacks will cap their ninth debutant of 2025 when former Sevens star Leroy Carter takes his place on the left wing this Saturday night. The Chiefs and Bay of Plenty utility back is no…
The 25th edition of the National 7s Circuit is set to conclude this weekend, September 13–14, at the Mamboleo Grounds in Kisumu during the Dala 7s. Last season’s champions Kenya Harlequin stand tall in the history of the competition with four titles (2005, 2006, 2012 and 2024) having ended a 12-year wait by lifting the…
The 2025 National 7s Circuit will reach its climax on Sunday, 14 September, at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu, with Dala 7s serving as the final leg of the six-tournament series. KCB Rugby head into the finale as frontrunners after collecting 104 points from the first five tournaments, while Strathmore Leos sit second on 95 points….
Heathen’s Julius Oyuk lead the Uganda 7s Series top try scorers charts after five rounds of the campaign. Oyuk has maintained his run with 32 tries. Daniel Otim takes the second position with 24 tries and is followed closely by Gift Wokorach with 23 tries. Alphonse Openy is at the fourth position with 17 tries…
Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has appointed former Springboks international and experienced coach Pieter Rossouw as Attacking Consultant for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Final Qualifier Tournament, scheduled for 8–18 November 2025 in Dubai. Rossouw, widely respected for his attacking vision and tactical expertise, brings a wealth of experience from his playing days with South Africa…
The 2025 Dala 7s Division Two, set for September 13th–14th at Kisumu Polytechnic, has revealed its pools. Kisumu Polytechnic have been drawn against AP Warriors, Makueni RFC, and Homabay RFC in Pool A Bungoma RFC are in Pool B alongside league leaders NYS Spades, Kisii Kifaru, and Sigalagala Polytechnic. Western Bulls headline group C alongside…
The 2025 National Sevens Circuit heads to Kisumu this weekend 13th and 14th September for the much-anticipated Dala 7s, the final leg of the 2025 season. The tournament, whose name “Dala” means home in Luo, has been a mainstay on the rugby calendar since 2003 and Scrummage Africa looks at the list of champions since….
The 2025 Kabeberi 7s Dream Team has been unveiled, with several standout performers earning deserved recognition after an action-packed weekend. Leading the list is Vincent Onyala of KCB, who makes his fourth consecutive Dream Team appearance this season after being named Most Valuable Player at Kabeberi 7s. Kabeberi 7s fairytale Daystar Falcons’ fairytale run to…
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The fourth-round Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter at Sky Stadium will decide which team claims the Freedom Cup. Erasmus made seven…
The Kenya Harlequin Football Club is mourning the untimely passing of Clive Biketi Simiyu, the son of Quins chairman and club legend Victor Sudi, whose life and rugby journey ended on 30th August 2025. Clive, fondly known as BK, was born on 9th January 2009 and had been a rising star in the Quins U15s…