Rugby in Kenya

• Supremacy Cup Results

  Posted: October 31, 2009, 11:31 pm by DataMiner

  Impala 33 Quins 24 KCB II 10 Quins II 25

• Weekend Games

  Posted: October 30, 2009, 6:33 pm by DataMiner

  Two matches on the cards this weekend. The supremacy cup between the winners of the leagues and cups in both divisions. Kenya Harlequins are represented in both matches and were the winners of the same event last year. The second division match pits them against perennial rivals KCB whilst the highlight of the day also is against arch rivals Impala.Both matches promise to be explosive. The

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: October 28, 2009, 6:43 pm by DataMiner

  Well the fifteens season has come to a close and I must say it was quite a season. Midway through the season I started to feel that we were quickly forgetting about what fifteens rugby is about and losing patience with the whole thing. True, some teams could not be bothered, and some other teams have not played a single fifteen a side match this season, but to those that did, congratulations

• Enterprise Final : Impala whipped by Quins

  Posted: October 26, 2009, 2:44 pm by Back2Besics

  With the Enterprise Final the only meaningful rugby last weekend mymama and I found ourselves watching a game which we thought was a goneconclusion. How wrong we were as Quins brought down Impala much to ourshock and were straightforward winners with a 19-6 scoreline. Thisteam must have undergone a metamorphosis from the time Mean Machinethrashed Quins in the league.This past Saturday they were

• Enterprise Cup Result

  Posted: October 24, 2009, 10:10 pm by DataMiner

  Harlequins 19 Impala 6

• Kenya Rugby : Adios Tusker, Welcome Safaricom Sevens

  Posted: October 23, 2009, 10:18 pm by The Real KRFU

  A new day dawned for Kenya Rugby as the Safari Sevens got a new suitor. Michael Joseph or MJ as he is also known unveiled his new baby the "SAFARICOM SEVENS" in an event graced by the KRFU Chairman Richard Omwela this morning. The event will be held from June 4 to 6 (2010). MJ was smiling as he finally got hold of a most coveted prize. In the vision unveiled it is hoped that the top guns of World

• Weekend Games

  Posted: October 23, 2009, 2:56 pm by DataMiner

  Two matches on the cards this weekend. The undercard is what has become the perennial rivalry in Kenyan second division rugby. KCB seconds take on Quins seconds in the final of the Mwamba Cup. The same teams muscled up in last year's final with KCB getting the better of Quins. What is it to be this time?The main event sees Impala take on Kenya Harlequins. The two teams had varied yet equally

• IRB 7's George: Kenya in tough pool

  Posted: October 23, 2009, 3:40 am by Back2Besics

  Kenya Rugby 7's have been handed a tough pool at the George Sevens inSouth Africa. Paired with South Africa Springboks, France and Zimbabwethis certainly is a pool of death.Certainly Kenya's performance in the last IRB Series and the 7's WorldCup has them firmly in the spotlight and no team is going tounderestimate them or ignore them. If that were to happen it would berugby heaven for

• Where is our Cullen?

  Posted: October 21, 2009, 7:18 pm by Just a Fan

  It is always good to hear something positive happening for the sport. This week has been a good one. That the Kenya sevens team has secured another sponsor is indeed great news. That tusker safari sevens has secured sponsorship is also good news. I have seen numerous attacks on EABL by disappointed funs following their withdrawal. I will not follow suit, I will thank EABL for coming through and

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: October 21, 2009, 5:57 pm by DataMiner

  A peek into the future, foresight, reading the tea leaves, or mole in the camp? The choice is yours. Less than a week after I spoke about it, it has come to pass. The head honcho of the 7's team has "urged" clubs to release their players for national team duty. I like the terminology used, and masking it as a request, whilst we all know what it is. It is a muted threat to the players, comply

• Kenya Rugby : New sponsors almost in sight

  Posted: October 20, 2009, 9:37 am by The Real KRFU

  In a matter of days barring any drastic corporate change of mind,Kenya Rugby will see two new sponsors come on board for their two most(easiest?) saleable products. Kenya Airways after a lot of persuasionto their CEO Taitus Naikuni will be unveiled as the new Kenya 7'ssponsors while Safaricom will finally get the prize they have covetedmost the Safari Sevens.That it has taken Kenya Airways so

• Guest Post - 7 Essential Blogs for Rugby Fanatics

  Posted: October 19, 2009, 8:08 pm by ruggerbug

  7 Essential Blogs for Rugby Fanatics Sports fanatics of any kind are always eager to keep up with the latest news on their favorite sport. And, when your sport is a very mainstream one, like baseball, basketball or hockey, it’s easy to find out plenty of information about what’s going on in your sport and your favorite teams. But, if your sport is rugby, you may find it difficult to get all the

• Enterprise Cup Result

  Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:02 pm by DataMiner

  KCB 9 Quins 16.

• KRFU and Rugby Patrons investing in Kenya Rugby?

  Posted: October 16, 2009, 12:18 am by The Real KRFU

  As Gavin Hastings sits down this evening as a distinguished guestspeaker at the annual rugby patrons of Kenya dinner we applaud theefforts of this exclusive rugby gathering in bringing one of theworlds former rugby greats to Nairobi.Fortunately for Gavin this is not his first visit to Kenya as thearistocracy of Kenya Rugby a.k.a. Rugby Patrons of Kenya, did ensurethat the Scotsman was many years

• Weekend Games

  Posted: October 16, 2009, 4:36 pm by DataMiner

  Only one official match on the cards this weekend. The Enterprise Cup replay between KCB and Quins at Ruaraka. The first match was hopelessly drawn and truth be told, I don't think extra time would have satisfactorily broken the deadlock.Having watched that match, I think Quins have the more patient and steady build up whilst KCB are more deadly when within striking distance. It will make for

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: October 15, 2009, 3:17 pm by DataMiner

  Don't really have much on my head today. Just to reminisce about some past posts of mine and others. Recent comments on this blog have led me to believe that yes, we have been on the right track. I have always been one to advocate for strong clubs. Everyone knows that without strong roots, you cannot have a strong tree. And the roots of all rugby is the clubs. The clubs pick up the

• Mean Machine gear up for local 7's circuit

  Posted: October 12, 2009, 10:08 pm by Back2Besics

  Having finished their fifteens assignments in the Kenya rugby league for 2009 season, Mean Machine now confidently shift their focus to the local 7's circuit. My mama and I salute the lads who put their bodies on the line during this gruelling past campaign.With ample time to prepare for the 7's circuit the campus lads have two aces up their sleeves : national 7's coach Benjamin Ayimba and the

• Enterprise Cup - Semi Finals

  Posted: October 12, 2009, 4:41 pm by DataMiner

  The drama-filled season continued unabated. Impala came from 12-0 down to overcome Nakuru by one point. There was nothing to separate Harlequins and KCB and with rapidly fading light, a replay was decided on this coming weekend at the KCB home ground.Impala thus have a week to wait, prepare and watch their potential opponent before the final. Do have a good week.

• Enterprise Cup Results

  Posted: October 10, 2009, 11:02 pm by DataMiner

  Nakuru 12 Impala 13 Quins 8 KCB 8.

• Weekend Games

  Posted: October 9, 2009, 7:07 pm by DataMiner

  The Enterprise Cup enters the Semi-Final stages tomorrow with the same teams that topped the Kenya Cup fighting it out for honours once more. Kenya Harlequins host KCB whilst Impala travel to face defending champions Nakuru. There is no need to stress that it is winner take all, and for teams that have no silverware to show for the season, it may be their only chance. I just wonder why the

• Rugby gets IOC approval

  Posted: October 9, 2009, 7:06 pm by Back2Besics

  Rugby has received the nod of the IOC and is now part of the Olympicmovement once again.Rio 2016 here come Kenya Rugby 7's for gold.A big up to Humphrey Khayange for representing Kenya and the IRB well.

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: October 8, 2009, 2:52 pm by DataMiner

  These are coming few and far in between. Lack of something to chew on, lack of motivation, or just lack of.. So today I just ramble. Are there any similarities between the rulers of this country and the "rulers" of Kenya Rugby? Is there visionary leadership in Kenyan Rugby? Is there acceptance and tolerance by the leadership of Kenyan Rugby? Are there avenues to channel issues, suggestions

• IRB Sevens Dubai : Kenya land mixed pool

  Posted: October 6, 2009, 4:44 am by Back2Besics

  Kenya Rugby 7's have been drawn in a mixed pool in the opening roundof the IRB Sevens in Dubai. On paper the pool C consisting of England,Kenya, USA and Russia should see Kenya cruise into the main cupquarters with ease. However Kenya have shown an unpredictable naturewhenever they face England and the USA.The 26 man squad has already been named by the KRFU and the 7'stechnical team. Ayimba

• Enterprise Cup - Quarter Finals

  Posted: October 5, 2009, 4:01 pm by DataMiner

  All fairly routine stuff actually. Nakuru fought off whatever was on their minds, while Mwamba forgot there was a game until it was well over. Impala nearly struggled but eventually overcame machine whilst KCB just had a stroll in the park, good for getting their systems working, etc.Nakuru will now face Impala in the Quarter finals this coming weekend while KCB will face Harlequins. I don't

• Enterprise Cup Results

  Posted: October 3, 2009, 11:28 pm by DataMiner

  Mwamba 13 Quins 33 Nakuru 24 Nondies 5 Machine 12 Impala 19 KCB many Strathmore few.

• Enterprise Cup : Mean Machine ready for Impala

  Posted: October 3, 2009, 6:57 am by Back2Besics

  Building on last weeks win the Mean Machine are ready to take on newKenya Cup kings Impala. The comrades are ready to cause a major upset.Good luck Machine. Good luck Kopo.This has been a quick one to write as the madness at Mwenda's isawesome. At least my mama and I are well insulated but we shall enjoyand dance the night away.Our sympathies go to Nakuru Rfc as we join then in opposing

• Weekend Games

  Posted: October 2, 2009, 8:48 pm by DataMiner

  This weekend sees action shift to the knockout Enterprise Cup Competition. The event begins at the quarter final stage and it is explosive from the word go. Nakuru host Nondies, Mean Machine host Impala, Mwamba host Quins and Strathmore host KCB. Two games likely to go to the wire will be the Nondies/Nakuru and the Mwamba/Quins. I think Nakuru will overcome Nondies this time round by a score,

• Safari Sevens : Tusker part ways with Kenya Rugby

  Posted: October 1, 2009, 10:23 am by The Real KRFU

  The Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) have successfully done it again.This time they have managed to completely part ways with EABL'sflagship brand Tusker. Deborah Mallowah the EABL Marketing Director ina letter quoting section 6.3 of the now terminated agreement with KRFUsaid goodbye and adieu to their 13 year relationship with Kenya Rugbyand more so the Safari Sevens. This was in response to

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