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Rugby in Kenya

• IRB Las Vegas Sevens: Local Timings

  Posted: February 8, 2012, 2:40 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya are in Pool D with England, Brazil and Scotland.  We kick off with Scotland on Saturday morning at 04.28 a.m. followed by Brazil at 07.24 a.m.  The final pool game will be against England at 00.28 on Sunday morning.
  
  Wishing the team all the best.

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results 040212

  Posted: February 5, 2012, 11:19 am by ruggerbug

  Kisumu 28 Nondies 25 Machine 26 Impala 20 Quins 22 KCB 15 Strathmore
  19 Nakuru 18 Homeboyz 9 Mwamba 41

  
  

• Wellington Sevens Update: Kenya 14 Scotland 5

  Posted: February 4, 2012, 9:54 am by ruggerbug

  We meet Wales in the Semis

  
  

• Wellington Sevens Updates: Kenya 17 France 26 and Kenya 14 Canada 21

  Posted: February 3, 2012, 2:15 pm by ruggerbug

  Quick fire in the first game then could not seem to match up. Good play all round though.

  
  

• Wellington Sevens Results: Kenya 35 Australia 10

  Posted: February 3, 2012, 9:05 am by ruggerbug

  Fantastic display by the lads, captain leading from the front. Dataminer??

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results 280112

  Posted: January 28, 2012, 10:15 pm by ruggerbug

  KCB 57 Kisumu 0 Impala 13 Quins 22 Mwamba 23 Machine 20 Nakuru 32 Homeboyz 10 Nondies 17 Strathmore 33

  
  

• Sevens Team Named

  Posted: January 25, 2012, 3:20 pm by ruggerbug

  The squad to represent the country in the next two legs of the HSBC World Sevens Series has been named.  It is as below.
  
  
  
  1.         Sidney Ashioya           -          Kenya Harlequin FC   -          Captain 2.         Lavin Asego               -           Mwamba RFC 3.         Collins Injera              -           Mwamba RFC 4.         Victor Oduor              -           Kenya Harlequin FC 5.         Leon Adongo              -          Kenya Harlequin FC 6.         Humphrey Kayange   -          Mwamba RFC 7.         Patrice Agunda           -         Kenya Harlequin FC 8.         Oscar Ouma               -          Nakuru RFC 9.         Linus Simiyu               -          Impala RFC 10.       Michael Wanjala        -          Strathmore RFC 11.       Horace Otieno             -   Mwamba RFC 12.       David Ambunya         -          South Africa
  We wish them well.

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results 210112

  Posted: January 21, 2012, 10:38 pm by ruggerbug

  Strathmore 44 Kisumu 44 Machine 23 Nakuru 20. Quins 22 Mwamba 21
  Impala 15 KCB 15 Nondies 27 Homeboyz 19

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results 140112

  Posted: January 14, 2012, 11:08 pm by ruggerbug

  Nondies 12 Machine 3 Mwamba 22 KCB 10 Nakuru 13 Quins 0 Impala 59 Kisumu 3

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results 070112

  Posted: January 8, 2012, 12:45 pm by ruggerbug

  Impala 22 Mwamba 20 KCB 25 Nakuru 25 Quins 10 Nondies 10 Kisumu 21
  Homeboyz 22 Machine 8 Strathmore 5

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results 171211

  Posted: December 17, 2011, 12:02 am by ruggerbug

  KCB 25 Nondies 15 Impala 18 Nakuru 22 Kisumu 8 Mwamba 64

  S.

  
  

• Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Update: Kenya 7 Scotland 26

  Posted: December 10, 2011, 4:59 pm by ruggerbug

  And our woes continue. Down to the shield semis.

  
  

• Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Update: Kenya 5 Canada 26

  Posted: December 9, 2011, 12:31 am by ruggerbug

  Struggling sums it up.

  
  

• Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Update: Kenya 0 South Africa 45

  Posted: December 9, 2011, 9:24 pm by ruggerbug

  Did not engage any gear and an injury scare on captain Sidney Ashioya.
  Wish him speedy recovery.

  
  

• Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Update: Kenya 14 Australia 31

  Posted: December 9, 2011, 6:52 pm by ruggerbug

  A slow start but in the end not too bad.  What we thought was our strength after the Safari Sevens now seems to be where we are struggling, our defence.

  
  

• Kenya Cup Results: 031211

  Posted: December 5, 2011, 1:29 pm by ruggerbug

  Mwamba 24 Nondies 5 Nakuru 29 Kisumu 10 Quins 17 Machine 0 KCB 22 Homeboyz 17 Strathmore 6 Impala 5

  
  

• Dubai Sevens Update: Kenya 35 UAE 5

  Posted: December 3, 2011, 3:28 pm by ruggerbug

  Finally pulled one back.  Now the shield final against Samoa.  We're not really in bad company after all.

  
  

• Dubai Sevens Update: Kenya 12 Portugal 24

  Posted: December 3, 2011, 1:32 pm by ruggerbug

  We seem to be struggling the more we play.  Maybe trying to find our feet and our rhythm  Anyway, shield semi final next against the host union UAE.

  
  

• Dubai Sevens Update: Kenya 5 Zimbabwe 21

  Posted: December 2, 2011, 8:45 pm by ruggerbug

  Out for a duck, and the first one in a while.  In what seemed the easiest pool, we seem totally lost.

  
  

• Dubai Sevens Update: Kenya 12 England 19

  Posted: December 2, 2011, 6:22 pm by ruggerbug

  Slightly better performance, but no idea what to do with the ball.  Proving very costly.  Also too many unforced errors.  Last game face saving hopefully.

  
  

• Dubai Sevens Update: Kenya 5 France 27

  Posted: December 2, 2011, 1:59 pm by ruggerbug

  Severely missing Tall in the kick offs.  Other than that, we need direction.

  
  

• Kenya 7s in Action

  Posted: December 2, 2011, 10:44 am by ruggerbug

  The Kenya Sevens team takes part in the 2nd leg of the HSBC IRB Sevens Rugby in Dubai from today.  The lads will take on France at 10.32 followed by England at 2.38 p.m. and lastly Zimbabwe at 5.23 p.m.  They will hope for an improved performance from last weekend where they bowed out in the Shield Competition Semi finals.  We wish them well.

  
  

• Kenya Are Africa Champions

  Posted: November 12, 2011, 11:52 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya put up a determined though not inspired performance to overcome
  Tunisia 16 7 despite going 0-7 down after only two minutes.

  
  

• Kenya Face Tunisia in African Championship

  Posted: November 12, 2011, 4:16 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya face Tunisia in a watered down African Rugby Championship match today from 4.00 p.m. at the KRFUEA grounds.  Namibia and Morocco withdrew from what would have been a showpiece of the top four ranked African sides leaving the two sides to fight it out for the ultimate title.  
  
  
  
  KENYA'S C.A.R CUP SQUAD 1. Joel Ng'ang'a UAP RHINOS 2. Vincent Ongera UAP RHINOS 3.Dennis Karani SDV CHEETAHS 4.Anthony Mutai UAP RHINOS 5. Ronnie Mwenesi LIONS 6. Duncan Ekasi SDV CHEETAHS 7. Andrew Amonde LIONS 8. Brian Okwomi NGUVU SHARKS 9.Charles Kanyi SDV CHEETAHS 10. Linus Simiyu SDV CHEETAHS 11.Victor Sudi UAP RHINOS (CAPTAIN) 12. Patrice Agunda UAP RHINOS 13. Anthony Nyandi'gisi SDV CHEETAHS 14.Vincent Mose SDV CHEETAHS 15. Matthew Musita LIONS 16. Curtis Lilako LIONS 17. Daniel Kiptoo UAP RHINOS 18. Dennis Mwanja LIONS 19. Kevin Umbuge SDV CHEETAHS 20. Peter Mutai LIONS 21. Isaac Adimo UAP RHINOS 22. Kelvin Omiyo SDV CHEETAHS
  MANAGEMENT Michael Otieno (Head Coach) Edward Kinyany (Asst Coach) Charles Ngovi (Asst Coach) Wangila Simiyu (Team Manager) Chris Makachia (Physio)
  Results here after the game.

  
  

• Kenya Squad for Safaricom Sevens

  Posted: November 2, 2011, 8:16 pm by ruggerbug

  The team is as below.
  1. Sidney Ashioya (Quins/Captain) 2. Collins Injera (Mwamba) 3. Willy Ambaka (Quins) 4. Edwin Makori (Nakuru) 5. Philip Wamae (KCB) 6. Biko Adema (Nondies) 7. Bryan Nyikuli (Homeboyz) 8. Horace Otieno (Mwamba) 9. Naftali Bondo (Quins) 10. Felix Ayange (Strathmore) 11. Michael Wanjala [Strathmore] 12. Leon Adongo [Quins] Reserves 13. Mike Agevi (Mwamba) 14. Victor Oduor (Quins)

  
  

• Machine are Zuku Champions

  Posted: October 29, 2011, 1:42 am by ruggerbug

  Mean Machine overcame a stiff challenge from Strathmore to run out
  10-5 winners of the 30th Edition of the Zuku Impala Floodlit
  Chamionship.

  
  

• It's Battle of the Campuses in Floodlit Final

  Posted: October 28, 2011, 12:50 am by ruggerbug

  The Zuku Impala Floodlit Competition hosts two campus sides in
  tomorrow's final. Past glory boys Mean Machine take on upstarts
  Strathmore in what promises to be a gigantic battle.

  To the victor goes the trophy, and the bragging rights to boot, for now anyway.

  
  

• Impala Floodlit Result

  Posted: October 23, 2011, 6:31 am by ruggerbug

  Strathmore 6 Nakuru 5 Machine 28 Quins 14

  
  

• Impala Floodlit at Semi Final Stage

  Posted: October 21, 2011, 10:26 pm by ruggerbug

  The Zuku Impala Floodlit competition enters the Semi Final stages
  tomorrow. Lined up are defending champs Strathmore against Nakuru at
  6.00 p.m. Whilst the most successful team in this event Mean Machine
  take on Kenya Harlequins at 7.30.

  Results here after the matches.

  
  

• Mashujaa Day

  Posted: October 20, 2011, 3:03 pm by ruggerbug

  Out looking in
  Down looking up
  Up looking down
  Or in looking across
  All places we have been
  All places we could see
  What made us glow with pride
  And what made us aspire to be
  We all have
  And we all know
  Some of us are
  And of us yet to be
  Not something for all
  But that affects us all
  For in our lives they come
  And in our lives they dwell
  Forever to remain
  As Heroes to all of us.

  Happy Mashujaa Day to all. And even in our own small way, we are
  someone's hero. Whether directly or indirectly we affect people's
  lives. Ours is to make it a positive effect.

  Perhaps we can just mention in the comments who our personal rugby
  heroes have been locally and I will collate them and put them in a
  main post at the end of next week.

  
  

• Impala Floodlit Results

  Posted: October 16, 2011, 2:27 am by ruggerbug

  Strathmore 27 Nondies 5 Nakuru 22 Impala 10 Machine 13 KCB 0 Quins 37 Mwamba 3

  
  

• Impala Floodlit Enters Quarter Final Stage

  Posted: October 14, 2011, 5:35 pm by ruggerbug

  The Zuku Impala Floodlit Competition enters the quarter final stage tomorrow.  Strathmore Leos face Nondescripts in the opening match and hosts Impala take on the Wanyore from Nakuru in the next match.  Welcoming the floodlights will be KCB and Mean Machine whilst Harlequins and Mwamba close the proceedings.
  
  Will post results here after the match.  Please vote in our poll on the right.  Nice weekend.

  
  

• Floodlit Result

  Posted: October 9, 2011, 3:35 pm by ruggerbug

  Nondies and Machine sail through to the quarter finals courtesy of 31-3 and 25-15 wins over Blak Blad and Homeboyz respectively.  More to follow.

  
  

• Impala Floodlit Kicks Off

  Posted: October 8, 2011, 6:52 pm by ruggerbug

  The 30th Edition of the Zuku Impala Floodlit Competition kicks off today with two matches on the cards in the main club category.  Other categories are the schools and the universities making it an action filled event.  The Schools category will feature three matches at Jamhuri Park whilst the Universities will have four matches today.  In the main club category, four sides fight it out for a

  
  

• Friends Nor Lovers

  Posted: September 8, 2011, 8:25 pm by ruggerbug

  Star crossed we may seem Forever to traverse this realm My path crossing yours Even without effort from ourselves Try as we might to stop it With open cheating and flirting Fights clear for all to see That seem to hurt no one Many years it had been And our parting was really forced But now that is done It's time to have some fun Greater heights we must climb And more people must see Just why it's

  
  

• Victoria Cup Update: Kenya 20 Zimbabwe 26

  Posted: July 23, 2011, 9:40 pm by ruggerbug

  Played very hard and could have pulled this one out. However, it was not to be and we wind up runners' up in the Victoria Cup.

  
  

• Elgon Cup Update: Kenya 18 Uganda 32

  Posted: July 16, 2011, 10:55 pm by ruggerbug

  On the receiving end of the second half onslaught this time but haddone enough to retain the Elgon Cup.P

  
  

• Otieno Names Squad for Maiden Game

  Posted: June 21, 2011, 6:25 pm by ruggerbug

  Coach Michael "Tank" Otieno has named his maiden squad for this year's assignment. With no fewer than seven "rookies" in the squad, his eyes are firmly set on the future and blooding in new players. The squad is as follows.Forwards: Joel Ng'ang'a, Vincent Ongera, Daniel Kiptoo,(UAP Rhinos),Dennis Abenga (SDV Transami Cheetahs), Moses Amusala (Lions), Anthony Mutai (UAP Rhinos), Michael Aung (

• London 7s Update: Kenya 19 England 17

  Posted: May 22, 2011, 5:59 pm by ruggerbug

  A magnificent comeback from 0 - 17 down.

• London 7s Update: Kenya 7 Spain 17

  Posted: May 21, 2011, 12:00 am by ruggerbug

  Out for a duck!

• London 7s Update : Kenya 12 New Zealand 28

  Posted: May 21, 2011, 6:27 pm by ruggerbug

  A good start but too powerful for us.

• Gravy Train Rolls In

  Posted: April 18, 2011, 12:29 am by ruggerbug

  Been some timeAnd then a whileThat I felt movedTo write something downNot much happeningNot much moving meBut again others are movingMoving on, or moving inOnly time will tellBut that I'm sureIs that eat they shallEat a bitOr eat it allThe size of the waistWill tell the tale!A flurry of activity is taking place with sponsorship after sponsorship being unveiled for the upcoming Bamburi Super Rugby

• Impala Floodlit: Quarter Final Results

  Posted: April 3, 2011, 3:34 am by ruggerbug

  Mwamba 27 Nakuru 6 Impala 42 Homeboyz 0 KCB 81 Nondies 5 Strathmore 27 Quins 0

• Adelaide 7s Update: Kenya 14 New Zealand 34

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

  Slight improvement but too little too late. We meet Papua New Guinea in the Bowl Competition tomorrow.

• Adelaide 7s Update: Kenya 14 Wales 26

  Posted: April 2, 2011, 12:13 pm by ruggerbug

  From a 14 nil lead! Enough said.

• Adelaide Rugby Sevens Update: Kenya 19 Cook Islands 12

  Posted: April 2, 2011, 11:42 am by ruggerbug

  Overcame a slow start but did what matters.

• 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?

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Timings for Vegas Games

  Posted: February 11, 2011, 8:24 pm by ruggerbug

  As below..Day One Sat 12 Feb 2011(KENYA TIME)1 20:24 ENGLAND 0 - 0 GUYANA Pool A 2 20:46 ARGENTINA 0 - 0 FRANCE Pool A 3 21:08 NEW ZEALAND 0 - 0 URUGUAY Pool B 4 21:30 WALES 0 - 0 KENYA Pool B5 21:52 FIJI 0 - 0 CANADA Pool C 6 22:14 AUSTRALIA 0 - 0 SCOTLAND Pool C 7 22:36 SAMOA 0 - 0 JAPAN Pool D 8 22:58 SOUTH AFRICA 0 - 0 UNITED STATES Pool D 9 23:40

• Kenya Cup Results - 220111

  Posted: January 22, 2011, 10:58 pm by ruggerbug

  Quins 38 Mwamba 11 Machine 16 Nakuru 16 Impala 29 Strathmore 10 KCB 34Nondies 22

• Kenya Name Tough Squad for Wellington

  Posted: January 18, 2011, 2:52 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya have named a stronger squad to tackle the third leg of the HSBC World Sevens Circuit in Wellington in slightly over ten days time. The perennial problem of unavailability has reared its head but the squad is much stronger than the one that took part in the first two legs.The Squad comprises1. Humphrey Kayange (Mwamba RFC- Captain)2. Sidney Ashioya ( Kenya Harlequin FC)3. Colins Injera (

• Kenya Draw Samoa and Australia in Tough Pool C

  Posted: December 17, 2010, 6:33 pm by ruggerbug

  It actually only get's tougher. Tonga complete this group in New Zealand that has England as top seeds followed by New Zealand, circuit leaders and runners' up respectively. Do we get a chance to redeem ourselves or continue our hapless fall? Only time will tell.

• IRB George Sevens Update - Kenya 5 Zimbabwe 15

  Posted: December 11, 2010, 10:35 pm by ruggerbug

  Sums it all. Have a good weekend.

• IRB George 7's Update - Kenya 41 Namibia 0

  Posted: December 11, 2010, 7:16 pm by ruggerbug

  A bit better. Obvious luck of some basic skills and awareness, but our first win this weekend all the same.

• IRB George 7's Update - Kenya 5 Portugal 7

  Posted: December 11, 2010, 4:30 pm by ruggerbug

  Lacked ideas in scoring, but some positive things. Finishing also non existent. We drop to the Shield Semis.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Result - Kenya 26 France 0

  Posted: December 4, 2010, 10:13 pm by ruggerbug

  Consolation at least, won the Shield Competition. Have a good weekend.

• Dubai rugby Sevens Result - Kenya 19 Portugal 12

  Posted: December 4, 2010, 3:08 pm by ruggerbug

  At last some semblance of organisation. Better commitment of defense. Khayange worked his *** off and let from the front. One try from him and two from Andrew Amonde. We're now in the shield finals and will meet France at 18.20 EAT.

• Guest Post - From the Ladies in Dubai - 2

  Posted: December 4, 2010, 2:06 pm by ruggerbug

  I missed doing a post yesterday as promised and since we have been overtaken by events I’ll dive right into today’s current affairs.Day 3 and final day for theIRB Dubai HSBC 7s, & day 2 for the women’s tournament.Yesterday’s scores for Kenya Lionesses v:Kenya 10 Khimki 7Kenya 20 Burevestnik 0Kenya 0 Samurai Dubai 25Kenya come second in pool C and move into main cup quarter finals today at

• Dubai rugby Sevens Result - Kenya 0 Argentina 43

  Posted: December 4, 2010, 2:04 pm by ruggerbug

  Don't cry for us, but maybe we deserved it. Won all the stats except points scored. Drop to the shield competition.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Result - Kenya 6 Samoa 26

  Posted: December 3, 2010, 9:22 pm by ruggerbug

  The defending Series Champions did not let us get into our strides. And the rookies were forced in and cut their teeth. Sole try by Ben Nyambu. Oh, and we look good in the new kit.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Result - Kenya 12 Wales 17

  Posted: December 3, 2010, 4:54 pm by ruggerbug

  Scored first but the World Champions did not take it lying down. Some semblance of identity this time round but serious defensive lapses cost us this one. One player not fitting into the defensive pattern at all. Tries from Edwin Shimenga and Leone Adongo.Next game 17.52 EAT vs. Samoa.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Result - Kenya 31 Arabian Gulf 19

  Posted: December 3, 2010, 12:47 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya overcame a slow start and a spirited challenge from the hosts to eventually register a comfortable win. Leading from the front was captain Humphrey Khayange with three tries and Leone Adongo with a brace. Gibson Weru converted three of them.Strangely, Kenya played in Zimbabwe kit and not any of our own recognised colours. Apparently some stranger collected our kit from the Airport!!Next

• Guest Post - From the Ladies in Dubai

  Posted: December 2, 2010, 3:01 pm by ruggerbug

  My very first post. Second time around at the IRB Dubai 7s& havingonly ever experienced my biggest, grandest rugby tournament as Safari7s... the culture shock is complete.The kenyan women (aka kenya lionesses) arrived Dubai yesterday 30thDec, 3am. We have settled in ok, staying at arabian park hotel. Theteam is in excellent mental mode, a mixture of nerves for the firsttimers and a 'leave no

• Kenya Name Squad for Opening Legs of Circuit

  Posted: November 24, 2010, 3:49 pm by ruggerbug

  Coach Benjamin Ayimba has unveiled a relatively strong squad to start the challenge for this year's HSBC IRB Sevens Circuit. The team and technical bench have been much criticised over selection of players and this selection continues the trend with a non-squad member being named to travel! Key members absent also are Collins Injera and Lavin Asego. The team is as follows.Humphrey Kayange -

• Guest Post: A Tribute to Absalom "Bimbo" Mutere

  Posted: November 22, 2010, 1:01 pm by ruggerbug

  You Never Said GoodbyeMutere! You never said I'm leaving,You Never Said GoodbyeYou were gone before we knew it,And only God knew why. You told us you’re going to Lusaka.We expected you’d come back to class.But you diverted your way to heavenBefore you filled our minds A billion times we needed you,A billion times we cried.If our love alone could have saved you,You never would have died. Ndugu!

• The Passing of a Legend - RIP Absalom Mutere

  Posted: November 11, 2010, 11:08 am by ruggerbug

  One of the past greats of Kenya Rugby. Founder Captain and player of Mwamba RFC, Captain and player of Kenya National Rugby Team, Coach and Selector of Kenya National Rugby Team, RIP Absalom "Bimbo" Mutere.Let's just take a roll call and see - Spot the Legend! This is from Kenya vs. Zambia 1980. Name the players. In honour of "Bish".

• Guest Post - Nondies vs. Impala Battle it out!

  Posted: November 4, 2010, 8:32 pm by ruggerbug

  With great thanks, a guest post from a reader of this blog. Read on!!Match of the day on Saturday brings two of Kenya's illustrious and most successful club sides in XV, Nondies and Impala. With 28 Kenya Cup titles (out of a possible 43 i.e. 65% which excludes old disbanded clubs like Barclays and others) between them, the history, pedigree, tradition and desire of these teams is unmatched.

• Housekeeping

  Posted: November 4, 2010, 3:55 pm by ruggerbug

  Sometimes it's hardSometimes it's easySometimes it's requiredSometimes it's notBut at some one pointSomeone must do itLike or hateLove it or notAnd maybe the time has comeAs a rule we do not moderate comments on this blog, as we are encouraging free speech and dialogue - please see the top of the page. However, more and more abusive language and unpalatable comments are being left on the blog -

• Kenya 7's to Warm Up in Namibia

  Posted: October 28, 2010, 12:37 pm by ruggerbug

  The National 7's team will participate in the inaugural Dune 7's in Walvis Bay Namibia as part of their preparations for the HSBC IRB World Sevens Circuit. Already confirmed are top African nations including the Springboks and Zimbabwe. This will be an ideal warm up just prior to taking part in the season opening Dubai Sevens in the first weekend of December.

• Kenya 7's Squad for HSBC World Circuit Named

  Posted: October 27, 2010, 5:24 pm by ruggerbug

  New faces dot the squad named by Head Coach Benjamin Ayimba today at the RFUEA grounds. 24 names were released, more than double the number that travels at any one time. That gives ample backup for training and for a second string side if required. There are no faces missing in the side save for Denis Mwanja who seems to have succumbed to the effects of his nagging injury. Challenge will be for

• Commonwealth Games Update: Kenya 17 Scotland 22

  Posted: October 12, 2010, 4:07 pm by ruggerbug

  Perfect day yesterday, not so lucky today.... from 3 out of 3 to nought out of 2. End of the day but now we restrategise for the IRB circuit. More to follow.UPDATE: New Zealand take the Commonwealth Rugby Gold Medal with victory over Australia.

• Commonwealth Games Update: Kenya 5 Australia 27

  Posted: October 12, 2010, 1:26 pm by ruggerbug

  Fired nothing. Totally disorganised in both defense and offense, making nothing out of the few opportunities we had. We now drop to the plate competition.Have a nice day.

• Commonwealth Games Update: Kenya 12 Samoa 10

  Posted: October 11, 2010, 8:08 pm by ruggerbug

  Ground out this victory but a better all round performance. Quarter final time tomorrow.

• Commonwealth Games Update: Kenya 17 Papua New Guinea 12

  Posted: October 11, 2010, 4:59 pm by ruggerbug

  Not very convincing, especially when we did not have the ball. Our passing is good and our big men are running well. They need to play next to each other for the offload as these are being given away feebly. Conversely move it quickly away to the speedy guys.. running down the middle this time. Next game Samoa.

• Commonwealth Games Update: Kenya 40 Malaysia 0

  Posted: October 11, 2010, 2:02 pm by ruggerbug

  Barely got out of first gear for this one. Good use of replacements by the technical team. Next game Papua New Guinea.

• Mwamba Western Union Champions

  Posted: September 27, 2010, 10:25 pm by ruggerbug

  Mwamba regained the Western Union National Sevens Circuit with a confident display that saw them reach the semi finals of the just concluded Driftwoods Sevens in Mombasa. With that achievement, they gathered enough points to prevent Driftwoods champions Harlequins from overhauling them at the finish line. In the end 5 points separated the teams and it was a fitting end to a circuit that saw the

• Roads Lead to Mombasa for Driftwoods

  Posted: September 24, 2010, 2:11 pm by ruggerbug

  The Western Union National Sevens Circuit draws to a close this weekend with the Driftwoods Rugby Sevens in Mombasa. Log leaders Mwamba lead the pack with a virtually unassailable 13-point lead over perennial rivals Harlequins. The two are seeded first and second and headline Pool A and B. A return to the sixteen team format sees the pools get tougher and a potential for an upset is in the

• Sevens Action Returns to Nairobi

  Posted: September 17, 2010, 4:34 pm by ruggerbug

  The penultimate leg of the Western Union National Sevens Circuit takes place this weekend at the RFUEA grounds, courtesy of Mwamba's hosting their Kabeberi Memorial Sevens. The hosts are seeded top with Harlequins as second seeds. The circuit has been surprising in that defending champions Strathmore have not gotten anywhere near the finals whilst all three legs held so far have yielded the

• Kabeberi Sevens This Weekend

  Posted: September 15, 2010, 1:43 pm by ruggerbug

  The George Mwangi Kabeberi Memorial Sevens takes place this weekend as the National Sevens Circuit resumes following a one weekend break. This has been a welcome break as compared to last year where all five tournaments were held on the trot. This cause many clubs to completely rest their key players from the circuit and use the circuit to gauge unfit and new players for the upcoming season.

• Dala 7's This Weekend

  Posted: September 3, 2010, 9:43 pm by ruggerbug

  A very strange tournament, but one all the same. 38 points up for grabs for the winners. Pool A - Mwamba, Nakuru Mtaa, Daystar and GreenfieldsPool B - Quins, Flames, KCA and KisiiPool C - Impala, Webuye, MKU and MoloPool D - Nakuru, Kitale, Bungoma and MbalePool E - Strathmore, Kakamega, Egerton and K. Law SchoolPool F - KCB, Nondies, Nairobi Mtaa, OryxPool G - Homeboyz, Blak Blad, Catholic and

• The Myth That Was Chipu!!

  Posted: August 3, 2010, 9:23 pm by ruggerbug

  Was it really there, did it exist? Was it real, or a figment of our imagination? From a tournament mascot, to our favorite team, the name transited and we felt it was home. Though it never really landed, and stayed kind of aloft. It has finally, come home to roost.Not really my best,But suit it must.For though we are shySome things must be said.So do we really have a plan? Is there really a

• Kenya 7's - Another Case of Use it Then Lose it?

  Posted: July 29, 2010, 3:55 am by ruggerbug

  Last year we were the toast of the event. The headline and the star attractions. We took only 4 players, beefed up with one of the coaches, two Kenyans hanging around in the stands, and won the event. And all expenses paid to boot with lots of prize money. This year I don't even know if the invite was sent, but it was obviously a bigger event. Just looking at the teams and personalities,

• Kenya win Elgon Cup 1st Leg

  Posted: July 3, 2010, 10:18 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya put up a scintillating performance to beat Uganda 33-25 in Kampala. More later.

• Kenya win Elgon Cup 1st Leg

  Posted: July 3, 2010, 10:18 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya put up a scintillating performance to beat Uganda 33-25 in Kampala. More later.__________Sent from my Orange iPhone

• Heros to Zeros

  Posted: June 30, 2010, 8:54 pm by ruggerbug

  A year ago, Kenya were the toast of the Sevens world. From world beating performances over all teams in the circuit to now doing nothing. Last year they even got invited for the Abbotsford Rugby Sevens in Canada which they won with a substandard team and even got the MVP of the event. To crown it all, two of our players were invited to play for an international Samurai Select side that played

• Directorships for Sale?

  Posted: June 30, 2010, 4:06 pm by ruggerbug

  How do you get thereWhen do you get thereHow do you know itWhen do you feel itThat all work you have doneAnd that you have borne the baneIs now giving returnsThat is just not pittance?Sadly, the best run federation in the country is just another hotbed of who knows who? Scratch my back and I scratch yours? Decline at your own peril, for I will show you how. I received an interesting e-mail

• Is the KRU Fulfilling It's Mandate?

  Posted: June 29, 2010, 6:12 pm by ruggerbug

  Without too much ado...Section 5 of the KRU Constitution states in Section 5.1 part 5.1.1. that5.1 The main objects and powers of the Union are and shall be:5.1.1 To promote, foster, encourage, control and develop the Game of Rugby Union throughout the Republic of Kenya.I jump to 5.1.65.1.6 To do all such other things as the Union may consider necessary or desirable to promote the interests of

• Something Not Right

  Posted: June 21, 2010, 2:35 pm by ruggerbug

  Said many timesIn different words and formsSome will call it a birdOthers call it a fishBut what we knowIt's usually a poor attemptTo hide one's purposeStarts out as honourableAnd becomes a privilegePretty soon you call it funAnd say how greatBut as I said beforeOnce it's in the openEveryone will knowThe sayings I'm talking about - "If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then what is it

• New Polls on the Right

  Posted: June 11, 2010, 9:51 pm by ruggerbug

  Please take time to vote in our new polls on the Right. We're experimenting with a different layout as our other one had be used by some other funny blogs as well..

• Kenya Team for Victoria Opener Named

  Posted: June 9, 2010, 6:50 pm by ruggerbug

  Coach Michael "Tank" Otieno and his technical team have named the side to face Zimbabwe in the opening match of the Victoria Cup on Saturday. Several players who were in action for Shujaa over the weekend in the Safaricom Sevens have been included. Only Ben Nyambu from the victorious Kenya squad is in the side. Suffice to say the players need their rest, and I hope the technical team will

• Schools Provide Thrilling Start to Safaricom Sevens

  Posted: June 4, 2010, 9:11 pm by ruggerbug

  The Schools' and Women's competitions opened day one of the 2010 Safaricom Sevens. The schools competitions saw teams from as far as Zimbabwe as well as neighbours Uganda and Tanzania join the fray. In the end Nairobi, Nyanza, Uganda and Western survived the cut and will play in the semi finals. The first semi final at 8.00 a.m. pits Nairobi against Nyanza and will be followed by the clash

• World's Most Prolific Try Scorer for Safari Sevens?

  Posted: June 3, 2010, 4:12 pm by ruggerbug

  Santiago Gomez Cora - World's Most Prolific Try ScorerNot to be. Maybe they should have called themselves "Les Pampas" a la "Les Bleaus" to avoid confusing the general public. I've gone through the list of the Argentina team for the Safari Sevens and compared with last weekend's line-up in Edinburgh, Scotland and was disappointed not to see the name of one Santiago Gomez Cora. Then I compared

• BREAKING NEWS: DataMiner to Play in Safari Sevens

  Posted: June 2, 2010, 9:28 pm by ruggerbug

  Pals as we are, though unbeknownst to each otherThis I have just heard, and had to shareMany will wonder, many will marvelAnd many will come to know as wellWhether this man DataMiner, is more than just air!To keep up the mysteryAnd keep us all guessingNothing more will I sayAbout this great dayIt will not be his first timeNor will it be his lastAnd that my friends is allI am willing to tell!Do

• Edinburgh Sevens Update - Kenya win 12-0 over Russia

  Posted: May 30, 2010, 5:33 pm by ruggerbug

  An error prone affair for both teams, but redemption for us. We now proceed to the bowl semis where we will meet the United States. Try scorers Horace Otieno and Biko Adema.

• Safaricom Sevens Entrants Finalised

  Posted: May 25, 2010, 10:02 pm by ruggerbug

  Sixteen teams have tentatively confirmed participation in this years edition of the Safaricom Sevens. Top seeds of course are Kenya followed by last years' runners up the Emerging Boks. Interestingly, Argentina are seeded third and unknown entity Hamilton Raiders fourth. Eight African sides are included in the draw for the event that also serves as a pseudo African Sevens Championship. The

• Saints' Blackrock Draw

  Posted: May 13, 2010, 5:48 pm by ruggerbug

  The draw is as below with self explanatory qualification process.Blackrock Rugby Festival 2010 Draw Top two teams qualify automatically for the Quarter Finals of the Main Cup, 3rd placed team go directly to the Bowl Cup. Losing quarter finalists in the Main Cup, automatically enter the Plate Cup. There will be no Shield Cup in this year’s championship. POOL A Upper Hill, Rosslyn

• Shujaa for London Leg Named

  Posted: May 12, 2010, 3:59 pm by ruggerbug

  The Kenya Shujaa team to tackle the London Leg of the IRB Sevens Circuit has been named. The squad is solid as always with only two changes from the last leg. The squad is as below.Humphrey KayangeVictor SudiBrian NyikuliGibson WeruLavin AsegoInnocent SimiyuCollins InjeraBiko AdemaHorace OwitiLeon AdongoDennis Mwanja Dennis MuhanjiWe wish them well on their tour of duty.--ENDS---

• Saints' Blackrock Festival This Weekend

  Posted: May 11, 2010, 6:42 pm by ruggerbug

  The draw for the above event will be held tomorrow at the school. Thirty six teams have confirmed participation. Below I reproduce verbatim the press release from the organisers.It’s back, and this year it’s bigger and more competitive than ever before; it’s the annual St. Mary’s Blackrock Rugby Festival, East & Central Africa’s biggest high school rugby tournament. With barely two weeks to go

• Path to Riches?

  Posted: April 18, 2010, 4:54 pm by ruggerbug

  I'm not saying anything, but even if I was, I'm not sure what I'd be saying. But I'm just wondering... a new borehole at KRU grounds, and then this hits the streets... well you say it!

• Hong Kong IRB Sevens Update: Kenya 12 New Zealand 21

  Posted: March 28, 2010, 12:45 pm by ruggerbug

  Scored first then lost the plot. Not helped by some strange calls that took us off our rhythm. Our tries by Humphrey Kayange and Lavin Asego. We now meet South Africa in the plate competition.

• Hong Kong IRB 7's Update: Kenya 7 South Africa 21

  Posted: March 27, 2010, 5:20 pm by ruggerbug

  Not much improvement in our game. Though we were through to the quarters already, we are still not finishing well and not defending well. Now add to that losing most of our ruck ball, we were not really in it. Only try from Humphrey Kayange.Tomorrow we face New Zealand in the last quarter final of the main cup.

• Hong Kong IRB 7's Update: Kenya 24 Zimbabwe 0

  Posted: March 27, 2010, 12:58 pm by ruggerbug

  Still extremely error prone and not fluid. Had a rough time until Zimbabwe were down to five men. But we'll take it all the same. Tries by Innocent Simiyu, Lavin Asego, Collins Injera and Biko Adema.Next game, the big one against South Africa at 13:56 EAT.

• Hong Kong IRB 7's Update: Kenya 51 Korea 7

  Posted: March 26, 2010, 4:38 pm by ruggerbug

  A good start to the day. The lads seem focused and ready for the task at hand. Points will matter for qualification into the next round and this time they seem ready for the business. A bit disturbing was the one try and manner it was scored against us, but maybe it really didn't matter. Tries by Collins Injera, Humphrey Kayange, Brian Nyikuli, Victor Sudi and Sidney Ashioya.Next match

• Hong Kong IRB 7's Update: Kenya 51 Korea 7

  Posted: March 26, 2010, 4:38 pm by ruggerbug

  A good start to the day. The lads seem focused and ready for the task at hand. Points will matter for qualification into the next round and this time they seem ready for the business. A bit disturbing was the one try and manner it was scored against us, but maybe it really didn't matter. Tries by Collins Injera, Humphrey Kayange, Brian Nyikuli, Victor Sudi and Sidney Ashioya.Next match

• Shujaa Hope to Redeem Themselves in Hong Kong

  Posted: March 26, 2010, 11:46 am by ruggerbug

  Kenya Rugby Sevens side, Shujaa, will be hoping to redeem themselves this weekend at the Hong Kong Leg of the IRB Sevens Circuit. As the most experienced team in the circuit, they are under intense pressure to live up to their billing as well as to reproduce some of the form that has seen the be the crowd favorites as well as one of the "must beat" team of the circuit.As one of the two core

• IRB Adelaide Rugby Sevens Update: Kenya 7 Fiji 21

  Posted: March 20, 2010, 3:15 pm by ruggerbug

  We just seem to be going through the phases. No go forward, no ideas, just seemed happy to be there. Our only try from captain Humphrey Kayange. We now drop to the Bowl Quarter Finals tomorrow.

• IRB Adelaide Rugby Sevens Update: Kenya 19 Wales 5

  Posted: March 20, 2010, 10:50 am by ruggerbug

  A good controlled performance but questions as to our passing and handling ability. Gave away possession too easily. Collins Injera with two ties Inncocent Simiyu with one. Lavin Asego good with two conversion. Next game Fiji to decide who goes into the quarter finals.

• IRB Adelaide Sevens Update: Kenya 27 Papua New Guinea 7

  Posted: March 19, 2010, 3:40 pm by ruggerbug

  Good for a first game. We barely broke a sweat. Ayimba seems confident enough to change things round from early on and giving people a run. Two tries each by Innocent Simiyu and Humphrey Kayange and one by Gibson Weru were enough. Though PNG were a bit troublesome, I think we coped well. That's the only game for us for today. Tomorrow we meet Wales and Fiji. Interesting that Wales have

• 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

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Shujaa Out of Darwin 7s

  Posted: January 24, 2010, 3:29 pm by ruggerbug

  The Borneo Eagles won the semi final match 19 14 and put paid to the lads chances of a huge pay day. They now continue preparations for the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens.

• Shujaa in Semis of Hottest Sevens

  Posted: January 24, 2010, 12:03 pm by ruggerbug

  Shujaa have stormed into the semis of the Heineken Hottest Sevens with convincing victories over Sunnybank 29 0 and Davetelevu 26 21. They will now meet the Borneo Eagles.

• Mixed Start for Shujaa in Darwin

  Posted: January 23, 2010, 1:20 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya 7's side Shujaa have had a mixed start in the high prize money Heineken Hottest 7's in Darwin, Australia. They beat Country King Browns 24 19 and lost to Randwick 10 17. They next play NT Mosquitoes.The winners for this event pocket a whopping Ksh. 1.7M with runners up also getting a cool Ksh. 825,000. Day two is the day of reckoning.UPDATE: Shujaa win last game 22-7.

• Shujaa Seeded Second in Darwin

  Posted: January 19, 2010, 6:40 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya's Shujaa have been seeded second in the Heineken Hottest Sevens this weekend. Playing as Wakimbizi Sevens, though a fully fledged Kenya 7's side, top seeds are Fiji's South Sea Drifters and third Australia's Aussie Spirit. The prize money for this event is a whopping US$ 65,000 split amongst various categories. Seedings aside, the Australians obviously intend to win this tournament of

• Shujaa Named for Next Two Legs of IRB

  Posted: January 13, 2010, 2:11 pm by ruggerbug

  The Kenya 7's team for the next two legs of the IRB Sevens Circuit in Wellington and Las Vegas have been named. With the current stability in the side, there have been no major changes save for the return of Biko Adema to the side. The side is as follows.1. Humphrey Kayange - Captain2. Gibson Weru – Vice Captain3. Lavin Asego4. Innocent Simiyu5. Sidney Ashioya6. Brian Nyikuli7. Victor Oduor8.

• Drastic Changes in 2010 Rugby Season

  Posted: January 8, 2010, 6:34 pm by ruggerbug

  The Kenya Rugby Football Union have released the fixtures for the 2010 Rugby Season. A major change in the season structure is the shifting of the Rugby Super Series to after the regular 15-a-side season, something we have long advocated for on this blog. The only drawback is it now falls just before the Safari(con) Sevens. Don't know if one may take the lustre from the other or not. The

• A Clear Starlit Night

  Posted: January 7, 2010, 2:26 pm by ruggerbug

  No breeze in the airNo rain fallingNot a cloud in the skyJust a clear starlit night.Makes me look afarMakes me wonder a lotMakes want to really knowWhat this year will bring.A good cropA bumper harvestA whole lot of foodThe drought left behind us.To remember the pastTo remember our deedsTo remember the causeOf what really happened.Lest we ignoreLest we forgetLest our minds wanderAttention we will

• Shujaa to Warm Up in Darwin

  Posted: January 6, 2010, 7:32 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya Rugby 7's side Shujaa are set to warm up for the next two legs of the IRB Sevens Circuit in an international tournament in Darwin's Hottest Rugby 7's. The world cup semi finalists are the stars of the event timed to provide teams going for the Wellington leg of the circuit an opportunity to try out before the main event. Criticism was high before the last two legs in Dubai and George that

• Shujaa Drawn in Tough Pool for Wellington

  Posted: December 17, 2009, 8:44 pm by ruggerbug

  Kenya have been drawn in a tough Pool C for the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens Series that contains defending champions England. Other teams are USA and the wild cards Tonga. Top seeds New Zealand lead Pool that contains defending Series Champions South Africa, world Champions Wales and Niue. Pool B has Fiji, Australia, Scotland and Papua New Guinea whilst pool D has Somoa, Argentina, France

• Strathmore National Sevens Champions

  Posted: December 13, 2009, 8:50 pm by ruggerbug

  Strathmore University sealed the circuit victory with a 17 10 win over Harlequins in the final of the Driftwood Sevens.

• George Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 24 Australia 12

  Posted: December 12, 2009, 6:16 pm by ruggerbug

  An outstanding performance. Very relaxed and in control for much of the match. Good communication and ball movement. Tries by Victor Oduor 2, Collins Injera and Lavin Asego.We will meet New Zealand in the Semi Finals.

• George Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 33 France 7

  Posted: December 11, 2009, 9:43 pm by ruggerbug

  Not really tested but our first up tackles still wanting. Tries by Collins Injera 3 Gibson Weru Humphrey Kayange

• George Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 50 Zimbabwe 0

  Posted: December 11, 2009, 6:38 pm by ruggerbug

  Overcame a slow start, scoreless for 3 mins but in the end a comfortable who. Tries by Innocent Simiyu 3 Collins Injera Humphrey Kayange Lavin Asego and Victor Oduor.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 14 South Africa 19

  Posted: December 5, 2009, 4:14 pm by ruggerbug

  Today is not our day. An outstanding performance all the same. Some unlucky decisions but we now hit the showers. Tries by Kayange and Injera once more.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 14 New Zealand 17

  Posted: December 5, 2009, 1:32 pm by ruggerbug

  Out muscled in the first half but a brilliant second half but not quite enough. Tries by Collins Injera and Humphrey Kayange.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 10 England 27

  Posted: December 4, 2009, 9:13 pm by ruggerbug

  A brace by Collins Injera was all we got in this one. We were out-muscled at the breakdown and in the end got worn out physically. We still struggled to make our tackles count and the physicality drained us to an extent we now could not get to the distant breakdowns. Still a good performance and we're still in the main cup quarter finals. Will try to post the pairings here once I know them.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 31 USA 26

  Posted: December 4, 2009, 4:23 pm by ruggerbug

  A thriller of a match and a great come-from-behind victory. We let them get 21-0 ahead and drew level at 21 all before letting them get ahead once more. Horace Otieno broke the Americans' hearts with the last try after the buzzer. Other try scorers were Humphrey Kayange with two more, Sidney Ashioya and Collins Injera with one each. Once more our defence was a let down and our alertness. We

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Update - Kenya 26 Russia 5

  Posted: December 4, 2009, 12:46 pm by ruggerbug

  A slow start but we were in control throughout the game. We were not really bothered and maintained possession well. We were good in our restarts but our tackling was a bit worrying. Two tries by captain Humphrey Kayange and one each by Collins Injera and Lavin Asego. Next game USA.

• Dubai Rugby Sevens Update

  Posted: December 3, 2009, 8:40 pm by ruggerbug

  Two Kenyan sides participating in the Annual Dubai Rugby Sevens had mixed performances today. The Watembezi Potbellies, a side participating in the International Veterans category lost both their matches to FNZ Wooden Spoon Vets 57-0 and Racing RFC Lagos 14-10. They have one more game against the Arabian Gulf side tomorrow morning.Saint Mary's School, representing in the International Under 20

• Strathmore Prinsloo Champions

  Posted: November 29, 2009, 9:17 pm by ruggerbug

  Strathmore University put up a controlled display to overcome Harlequins 21 to14. Action now moves to the Kabeberi Sevens hosted by Mwamba in Nairobi next weekend.

• Nakuru Prinsloo 7's Update

  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:07 pm by ruggerbug

  The Quarter Final pairings KCB vs. Mean Machine, Nakuru vs. Mwamba, Strathmore vs. Masinde Muliro and Quins vs. Impala. Not much went against the form book on day one, but these pairings are all potentially explosive. Interesting to note the log leaders have the toughest matches. Will one of them fall off today?In other news, Namibia have qualified for the Rugby World Cup Finals 2011 after a

• Quins Christie Champions

  Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:21 pm by ruggerbug

  Hosts Kenya Harlequins turned the tables on last weekend's winners Nakuru to take the second round of the Western Union National Sevens Circuit. A lackluster performance on Day 1 that saw Quins lose to JKUAT may have brought in some complacency on Nakuru but a convincing second day performance by Quins and a steady game saw them clinch this 31-17.Next weekend we're in Nakuru for the Prinsloo

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