Rugby in Kenya

• Breaking News; Mwangi Muthee new KRU Chairman

  Posted: March 30, 2011, 11:57 pm by ruggerbug

  Michael Mwangi Muthee is the new Chairperson of the Kenya Rugby Union.In a heated election where eligibility of delegates rose to the fore,Mwangi garnered 15 of the 31 voted on offer to trounce incumbentRichard Omwela with 9 votes and Max Muniafu with 6.What does this mean for Kenyan Rugby?

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: March 30, 2011, 1:30 pm by DataMiner

  Today is the Kenya Rugby Union Annual General Meeting and part of the agenda will be the election of new office bearers. That the long serving chairman Richard Omwela is up for re-election means all focus will be on this one aspect and other issues brushed over. Equally important are the KRU finances for the previous year and close scrutiny must be paid to these as there is some clever

• Hong Kong 7's Update: Kenya Win Shield In Hong Kong

  Posted: March 28, 2011, 12:59 pm by DataMiner

  Not really our target but a trophy all the same. A lot is being said all around but what amazes me is the complete bewilderment of everyone at our performance. I have repeated it time and again, what makes us expect the team to perform? Our prayers or our direct input into the preparation of the team? Is it our training or the people selected on the team? Is it our natural talent and

• Hong Kong Sevens: Kenya 0 Fiji 40

  Posted: March 26, 2011, 4:08 pm by ruggerbug

  Basic errors and a lack of commitment.

• Hong Kong Sevens: Kenya 45 Malaysia 12

  Posted: March 26, 2011, 10:55 am by ruggerbug

  An improved performance. Next Fiji.

• Hong Kong 7's Update: Kenya 5 Russia 22

  Posted: March 25, 2011, 6:37 pm by DataMiner

  Starstruck or dumbfounded? You choose. No defense to speak of and offense fizzling without purpose. Tomorrow Malaysia then Fiji, but we've already written our own script.

• Weekend Games

  Posted: March 25, 2011, 12:32 pm by DataMiner

  Quiet weekend on the local front, just the boys in Hong Kong. As much as on paper it appears easier to qualify for the next round in the 24-team format, the truth is you are only guaranteed if you top your pool. Coming 2nd is at best a raffle, and that means our work is cut out. Fiji must go down and as security, Malaysia should regret their invite to the event. Not forgetting the little

• Weekly Ramble

  Posted: March 24, 2011, 11:58 am by DataMiner

  Thought I'd quit, for personal reasons, but let me continue as long as I can. These give me some breaks from my daily grind and just realised maybe my fellow bloggers are also losing their psyche. Just a Fan ran off a long time ago. Quite used to enjoy his analyses of the Kenya international matches both sevens and fifteens. Back2Basics seems depressed as his favorite team is now in the ESS,

• Enterprise Cup Finals

  Posted: March 21, 2011, 2:54 pm by DataMiner

  A sprighty affair, dampened drenched by a second half downpour. If you had not played your rugby by that time it was all over, and maybe that was the key. Kudos to Harlequins for an unchallenged season and keep the momentum up. To the other teams, maybe pray harder as there are several games Quins could have lost this season, but the other teams failed to drill the final nail in their coffin.

• Quins retain Enterprise

  Posted: March 19, 2011, 10:13 pm by Back2Besics

  Battle hardened Quins pip clueless Impala to win Enterprise againQuins 10 Impala 3

• Weekend Games

  Posted: March 18, 2011, 2:20 pm by DataMiner

  Enterprise Cup finals this weekend and one of the fiercest derbies around. Harlequins lead the count 2 out of 2 this season, one a lucky break so this is really personal. Both teams play a balanced game using both their forwards and backs equally with Quins emphasising on forward play and Impala quick to gain ground with their backs. Game will be very high tempo and hopefully not high tempered

• Ayimba Names Strongest Side Yet for Hong Kong

  Posted: March 15, 2011, 6:20 pm by ruggerbug

  In what seems to be the strongest side to date, it seems all caution has been throwed out of the window and we're now on safety first. Though fortune favours the brave, they are soon jobless and this is a clear attempt to blunt the swords that are ever ready. We will be happy, but for me, just counting the age of the legs on the pitch and I'm worried. One day, they just won't want to run

• Enterprise Cup Semi Finals

  Posted: March 15, 2011, 12:59 pm by DataMiner

  Quite different from the quarters and just wondering, when will an underdog next win this cup as has happened in the past? The thrill of knockouts and where anything goes just does not seem to work any more. Is the divide growing? Do the resources matter? Does sheer heart matter? Can determination alone do it? Maybe soon. Do have a good week.

• Enterprise Cup Results 12.3.11

  Posted: March 12, 2011, 1:43 am by Back2Besics

  Quins whitewash stubborn StrathmoreImpala bottle up NondiesQuins 41 Strathmore Leos 22Impala 32 Nondies 10Enterprise Cup FinalQuins vs Impala19.3.11

• Weekend Games

  Posted: March 11, 2011, 8:50 pm by DataMiner

  Sorry for my hiatus.... just when it was getting interesting. Was bit indisposed but all's well now...Enterprise Cup semi finals tomorrow. Quins host Strathmore and Impala host Nondies. The defending champions scraped through by the skin of their sword last weekend and seem to be taking an early holiday. However, though Strathmore appear much improved, the odds are stacked too highly against

• KRFU and Quins war breaks out in press as elections loom large

  Posted: March 10, 2011, 10:45 pm by The Real KRFU

  Simmering tensions between the two have finally erupted in the pressover use of facilities at the RFUEA ground.Not a good sign for the game but all sides urged to settle thedifferences (or scores?)Or is it election fever with KRFU chairman Richard Omwela feeling theheat of his opponents Michael Mwangi Muthee and Mad Max Muniafu bothwho go with the initials MMM curiously.One thing certain and

• Scotland wary of a rampant England

  Posted: March 9, 2011, 9:17 pm by guestblogger

  Scotland have announced they are going to target Chris Ashton when they play England in the Calcutta Cup, but they could be punished by others if they focus all their attentions on one man.The two teams could not have had contrasting fortunes in the Six Nations so far, as Scotland are staring at the prospect of the derided 'wooden spoon' after their three losses, while they travel to Twickenham

• Enterprise Cup Results 5.3.11

  Posted: March 5, 2011, 11:59 pm by Back2Besics

  Quins snatch victory from KCBImpala brush off resistance from MachineStrathmore upset NakuruNondies silence MwambaQuins 23 KCB 22Impala 56 Mean Machine 19Strathmore 12 Nakuru 5Nondies 36 Mwamba 19Semi Final pairingQuins v StrathmoreImpala v Nondies

• Provisional XV Squad Named

  Posted: March 4, 2011, 2:40 pm by ruggerbug

  Coach Tank Otieno has named a provisional 35-man squad to begin preparations for this years assignments. The squad is as follows.1. Daniel Kiptoo - Kenya Harlequin FC2. Joel Nganga - Kenya Harlequin FC3. Vincent Ongera - Kenya Harlequin FC4. Dennis Abenga - Impala RFC5. Edwin Alubaka - KCB

• Pressure is England's biggest test

  Posted: March 1, 2011, 9:38 pm by guestblogger

  A further solid victory over France at Twickenham on Saturday is leaving Martin Johnsons England team in great shape ahead of the this Septembers World Cup and a potential Grand slam, as they head into the remaining Six nations games with Scotland and Ireland on the back of three convincing wins.The excitement and buzz around Twickenham at the full time whistle on Saturday, is a result of an

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