Rugby in Kenya

• Kenya Cup : Mean Machine notch first win

  Posted: February 27, 2010, 10:27 pm by Back2Besics

  Mean Machine 15 Nakuru 7Go Machine Go.

• Kenya Cup Results 270210

  Posted: February 27, 2010, 10:01 pm by DataMiner

  Impala 16 Nondies 10 Machine 15 Nakuru 7 Quins 5 Strathmore 3 KCB 26 Mwamba 18.

• Weekend Games

  Posted: February 26, 2010, 12:39 pm by DataMiner

  Getting back into my stride slowly. Kenya Cup Week 3 sees Resolution Health Impala host Nondescripts, Kenya Commercial Bank host Mwamba, Strathmore Leos host Nivea for Men Harlequiuns and Mean Machine host Nakuru.Impala will overrun Nondies by 8 points, KCB will whip Mwamba by over 15 points, Strathmore will harass Quins but eventually lose by 8 points and I expect Machine to beat Nakuru by a

• KRFU Elections Outcome : No accounts yet again

  Posted: February 25, 2010, 8:10 am by The Real KRFU

  To Kenya Rugby Sponsors: Kenya Airways and SafaricomMichael Joseph and Titus NaikuniIt is hoped that significantly you were keenly watching the outcome ofyesterdays KRFU election. Two historical things happened and theseshould be of great worry to you both gentlemen.1. The KRFU AGM was held and for the 4th or 5th year in a row noaccounts or financial statements were passed. This is a common

• Breaking News: Status Quo Remains

  Posted: February 24, 2010, 8:54 pm by ruggerbug

  At the KRFU AGM held this afternoon, the clubs have given the current office a clean bill of health and allowed key members of the board to continue with their mandate. Fred Odhiambo and Frank Sabwa have won the seat of Vice Chairman and Secretary respectively. New face Henry Emuye comes in as treasurer however.Branko Nginja has retained his seat as director and Edward Rombo comes in as a new

• Two Years Ago

  Posted: February 24, 2010, 2:24 pm by ruggerbug

  The same time, two years ago. Was my colleague right, or was he wrong? The choice is yours. And as we go into elections today, we must be fair and issue a balanced scorecard to the incumbents, without leaving the challengers with no chance. Posts up for election.Vice Chairman - the incumbent Fred Odhiambo faces challengers Aggrey Chabeda and Gabriel Ouko.Secretary - the incumbent Franks Sabwa

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: February 23, 2010, 1:00 pm by DataMiner

  For some reason, this year, the KRFU elections seem to be a low key affair. For a union that sends out at least 4 media releases a week, I am yet to see one concerning the AGM that is scheduled for tomorrow. Much as an AGM is for the union to highlight it's achievements and its agenda for the coming year, they at times turn to be our typical Kenyan political scenario. Last year's was one of

• Kenya Rugby Elections: Omwela keeping fingers crossed

  Posted: February 21, 2010, 10:50 am by The Real KRFU

  Kenya Rugby Football Union go to the polls on Wednesday 24 February.One man who is clearly awaiting the outcome of results is KRFUChairman Richard Omwela. As fate would have it two of his internalopponents vice-chairman Fred Odhiambo 'Niga' and Secretary-GeneralFrank Sabwa face stiff opposition in their bids to retain their seats.Both have never hidden their contempt for Omwela whom they consider

• Kenya Cup Results : 200210

  Posted: February 20, 2010, 12:56 am by Back2Besics

  Impala 21 Mean Machine 15KCB 28 Nondies 22Quins 60 Mwamba 19Nakuru 5 Strathmore Leos 3

• IRB 7's : No easy going for Kenya in Hong Kong

  Posted: February 19, 2010, 9:35 am by Back2Besics

  This years Hong Kong Sevens will see a huge offer of prize money USD150,000 up for grabs. Together with that the 24 team competition has30 points up for grabs to the winner. This is where the IRB winnerwilll be determined (maybe) as it will be a crucial turning point inthe competition.Kenya have been placed in a very competitive pool in Hong Kong. Thepool where they have been seeded tops in Pool

• IRB 7's : Adelaide pool released

  Posted: February 19, 2010, 2:37 am by Back2Besics

  Barely 48 hours since our Kenya Rugby 7's team Shujaa returned homethe next round of the IRB 7's already looms.The Australia Rugby Union (ARU) have released the pools. Kenya areplaced in a tricky pool as follows and will need to further raisetheir game to progress. They are paired with giants Fiji, worldchampions Wales and unpredictable Papua New Guinea.It will be recalled that last year Kenya

• IRB 7's : Kenya Rugby 7's bring value to Valentine weekend.

  Posted: February 16, 2010, 10:22 pm by Back2Besics

  A weekend of true value, happiness, love and great rugby by KenyaRugby 7's. My mama could not have asked for more from Khayange, Injeraand the rest of the team. They certainly stole our hearts by finishing3rd in Las Vegas.Why 3rd? I say third because the only two teams we lost to were theones that played the finals being Samoa the champs and New Zealand AllBlacks the runnerup. Kudos to the boys

• IRB Sevens Las Vegas Wrap

  Posted: February 15, 2010, 2:20 pm by ruggerbug

  A good summary from the IRB Website. In all a much better performance from us. An improved use of the bench helped us to achieve this. We still remain in sixth position with 44 points, two behind a much improved Australia side and eight above defending champions South Africa. Our defense is greatly improved, however we seem to have lost some spark in our attack. We seem too predictable and

• IRB Las Vegas Sevens Result: Kenya 7 New Zealand 21

  Posted: February 15, 2010, 6:43 am by ruggerbug

  Scored first but were unable to build on this. We bow out at the semi final stage but a good performance all the same. Victor Oduor with our only try. Let's try and get some rest now...

• IRB Las Vegas Sevens Result: Kenya 26 England 21

  Posted: February 15, 2010, 3:10 am by ruggerbug

  Tense stuff, went into sudden death. Ben Nyambu atoned for his previous performance in past outings to score the decisive try. We play New Zealand in the Semis. Good use of replacements for once by the bench.

• IRB Las Vegas Sevens Results Day One

  Posted: February 14, 2010, 6:15 pm by Back2Besics

  Kenya 33 Chile 7Kenya 19 Scotland 0Kenya 7 Samoa 19Main Cup Quarter Final 14.2.2010Kenya vs England at 10pm onwards (EAT)Good luck KenyaGo Kenya Go.http://www.irb.com/irbsevens/edition=4/news/newsid=2035926.html

• Kenya Cup Results 130310

  Posted: February 14, 2010, 4:14 am by DataMiner

  Nakuru 32 Mwamba 3 Quins 31 Nondies 10 Impala 31 Strathmore 3 KCB 54 Machine 16

• IRB Las Vegas Sevens Result: Kenya 33 Chile 7

  Posted: February 14, 2010, 4:09 am by ruggerbug

  We barely got out of first gear. Some troubling issues but good to go for the 2nd game. Problem is same people doing the same old. Game 2 next.

• Kenyans a coming baby...

  Posted: February 13, 2010, 3:05 pm by ruggerbug

  I saw this on UR7s Twitter feed and could not resist. What more inspiration do we need in the "sin" city. Expectations are high as always, I have toned mine down a mite.. A semi final appearance is more than good enough and shows steady progression. It will give us more to look forward to in the other legs.Updates here after the matches.

• IRB 7's Las Vegas, Nevada - Rugby and Valentines here come Kenya 7's

  Posted: February 12, 2010, 7:09 pm by Back2Besics

  Before I forget I want to wish a Happy Valentine to my mama and a plentiful rugby weekend to all the funs (sic).The action couldn't be better. The weekend is full of Kenya Rugby. There's the 7's in Las Vegas, there's Kenya Cup and Eric Shirley and as a bonus the Super 14 has began and all New Zealand teams are favorites.The Kenya 7's look like they will click this weekend so its one up and

• Weekend Games

  Posted: February 12, 2010, 6:01 pm by DataMiner

  Our regular weekends are back. Kenya Cup and Eric Shirley commence and it is short and quick this time. Only one leg then semis and finals so no time for recovery.Impala host Strathmore University, KCB host Mean Machine, Quins host Nondies and Nakuru host Mwamba. My calls are Impala over Strathmore, though not by too much. KCB will pip Machine, one score the range. Quins should beat Nondies

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: February 11, 2010, 10:50 am by DataMiner

  Is the union principle of top down development working? That is a question I have asked myself many a time. I, for one, am a believer in bottom up principles as they are all inclusive and all encompassing and leaves nothing to chance if well managed. The reverse I believe is escapist and myopic and for the faint hearted. However, I may be wrong!For over a decade now, the union has

• Impala Claim Floodlit Trophy

  Posted: February 7, 2010, 4:11 pm by ruggerbug

  Impala clinched the first trophy of the season with a 17 13 victory over KCB at the Resolution Impala Floodlit Tournament yesterday. Mangu won the school's category with a 9 0 victory over surprise finalists Moi Forces Academy.The leagues kick off next weekend. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

• Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 17 Australia 26

  Posted: February 6, 2010, 11:04 am by ruggerbug

  Came from 26-0 down so was too little too late. We're just not clicking or psyched enough, it seems. We're down and out for now, so until next weekend in Vegas. Have a good rest of the weekend, I'm off to sleep now.

• Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 12 Samoa 14

  Posted: February 6, 2010, 8:42 am by ruggerbug

  Started well and led 12-0 at half time. However could not keep up the momentum and barely moved in the second half. We now drop down to the semi finals of the plate competition.

• Wellington Rugby 7s Update: Kenya 12 Samoa 14

  Posted: February 6, 2010, 8:16 am by ruggerbug

  A good start, going ahead 12 nil at half time but totally out of it in the 2nd half. We now drop to the plate semi.

• Wellington Rugby 7's Update: Day 1 Wrap Up

  Posted: February 5, 2010, 7:42 pm by ruggerbug

  Perhaps we expected too much from the lads. Perhaps they have over-trained. Perhaps they are jaded. Perhaps they are homesick. I just don't know. Our mental strength does not seem to be up to the task and we're struggling. Despite over a week at a high performance centre, we don't seem to be showing much for it. My own experience tells me we tend to relax after such an exposure. We tend

• Wellington Rugby 7's Update: Kenya 10 England 24

  Posted: February 5, 2010, 2:37 pm by ruggerbug

  Fired first then lost the plot. Only Weru and Simiyu across the line. We await our quarter final parings. I will post my comments later on today. Been up from early and still have a full day's work.Have a good Furahiday.UPDATE: We meet Samoa in the second quarter final at 04:55 a.m. EAT.

• Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 24 USA 7

  Posted: February 5, 2010, 10:15 am by ruggerbug

  A better more focused performance though off to a slow start again, going 0-7 down early on. Woke up and did the business. Two tries by Lavin Asego, one by Innocent Simiyu and one by Collins Injera. Kicking was a bit off once more, maybe time we got brave and used another goal kicker as Asego's hamstring seems to be interfering.Next game at about 11.

• Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 15 Tonga 7

  Posted: February 5, 2010, 6:52 am by ruggerbug

  A very shaky start. Went down 0-7 before recovering to win this one. We don't seem sharp at all and are very casual in our approach. Defense and goal kicking is woeful. Need to step up 5x. Try scorers Gibson Weru one and Collins Injera 2.Next game in 3 hours.

• My take on the 15's Squad Selection

  Posted: February 4, 2010, 3:09 pm by Just a Fan

  Props 1. Nzioka Muema Impala -Good size, but can he get the mobility required for test level rugby? I think of Richard bands outsprinting backs from half pitch to score a great try for the springboks against the all blacks. Luckily there is lots of time to work on his fitness.2. Edwin Alubaka KCB - Does not impose himself sufficiently, does not know how to get the most from his size and strenght

• Early Morning for Rugby Fans

  Posted: February 4, 2010, 2:52 pm by ruggerbug

  The Wellington Leg of the IRB Sevens Circuit kicks of early tomorrow morning, local time. Due to the huge time differences, Kenyan fans will have to wake up very early to catch the games live.. or follow me on Twitter for updates. Kenya will play the first match against Tonga at 4:06 a.m. followed by USA at 7:02 a.m. and finish off with England at 9:12 a.m., meaning the games will be over

• IRB 7's Wellington,New Zealand - Kenya in tough but manageable Pool

  Posted: February 4, 2010, 6:56 am by Back2Besics

  Good Luck to Kenya Rugby 7's in Wellington New Zealand.They should be ready after having one of the best preparation periods ever since the team came to be. After resting from the Darwin 7's and Namcos Simiyu joining them they should be ready to win this one in New Zealand. Pool C With Dennis Mwanja displaying the kind of form he has shown over the last two weekends, his teammate Andrew Amonde

• Spread My Wings...

  Posted: February 3, 2010, 11:56 am by ruggerbug

  A New Year has comeAnd a new day has comeThings of the pastMost times don't lastBut use them towardsFinding ways to go forwardsTwo years I've been hereAnd they have been dearBut do more I shouldAnyway that I couldTo keep with my musingsI must spread my wingsFly away I will notBut fly wider I willTo keep my thoughts flowingIn more than one directionFor writing calms my handsAnd also calms my

• Impala Floodlight Results - Semis

  Posted: February 1, 2010, 1:52 am by Back2Besics

  Ok guys,Here we go.SchoolsMFA beat Alliance 5-0Mangu beat Nairobi School 22-3ClubsImpala 27 Mean Machine 21KCB 27 Nakuru 5 Final FixturesSchools: MFA vs ManguClubs: Impala vs KCBWill try not to lose focus :)

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: February 1, 2010, 7:50 pm by DataMiner

  Hello and Happy New Year to all. Sorry for my long absence but I've been doing quite a bit of traveling. For some reason also, the goings on at the union are just too juicy, some even I don't have the guts to post. And lastly, maybe someone sniffed me out and I have somehow been compromised. It has taken me a good two weeks, just going through the blog, checking my old posts, from the first

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