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Kabras have now made it two leg wins in a row, having won the Driftwood Sevens series in Mombasa three weeks ago.
Kabras Sugar RFC are the 2023 Prinsloo Sevens winners after edging Kenya Harlequin 10-5 in a tightly contested encounter played at the Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday afternoon.
It is now the second time in three cup finals that they have emerged victorious, after losing the opening leg in Kisumu to KCB, before making amends with a win against Menengai Oilers at the Driftwood sevens in Mombasa.
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19:00 - 05.08.2023
Kabras Sugar’s Kubu not happy despite unblemished record at Prinsloo as KCB, Oilers and Quins also make statement
The Fiji-born star feels his side made many mistakes in Saturday’s action and they will have to be at their best in Sunday’s knockout matches
They started brightly, Jone Kubu intercepting Dave Mwaura’s pass to play in Bryceson Adaka for the game’s opening try.
Quins grew in confidence, stifling Kabras and gaining ground but were let down by an unforced error after Cornelius Mokoro had left his markers for dead.
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06:30 - 04.08.2023
RUGBY: Amonde describes how he’s coping with life as a coach after long playing career, reveals new KCB role
The former Kenya Sevens captain says the transition from the pitch to the dugout has been tough but learning from others has helped him greatly
Kabras went into the break with the 5-0 lead.
Kubu then sliced through the Quins defense, touching down as Kabras went 10-0 up and had to survive sustained pressure from their opponents.
Lucky Dewald, on as a replacement for the injured Mokoro, attacked from the breakdown, scoring for Quins who went in pursuit of the match winner, all in vain as Kabras made it two wins from three cup final appearances this season.
Third Place Playoff
In the third-place playoff match, KCB completed the podium with a win over outgoing champions Menengai Oilers.
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10:00 - 03.08.2023
Amonde points fingers for Shujaa’s collapse and outlines how to regain lost glory
The former Kenya Sevens captain feels the players were subjected to a poor playing environment but backs them to return instantly
The Bankers scored their tries through Geoffrey Okwatch, Samuel Asati, Festus Shiasi, and Elvis Olukusi with Brian Wahinya adding one conversion.
Oilers tries came from John Okoth and Denis Abukuse with Geoffrey Ominde adding a conversion.
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08:00 - 06.08.2023
RUGBY What Kevin Wambua needs to restore Kenya Sevens to past glory
The new Shujaa coach has a full in-tray as relegated Kenya look to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and start their journey back to the World Sevens Series
Tony Omondi’s penalty in sudden death saw Mwamba defeat Strathmore Leos 22-19 to claim fifth place.
The two sides were tied 19-19 at the close of regulation time, Mwamba scoring their points through Steve Sikuta who landed twice and Tony Omondi who also chimed in with two conversions.
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15:45 - 02.08.2023
RUGBY Chipu coach explains what needs to change if Kenya have to avoid another thrashing in future assignments
Kenya U20 were thrashed at the just-concluded World Rugby U20 Trophy and their coach feels a lot needs to change for them to post positive results
Challenge Trophy
Masinde Muliro claimed ninth place and the Challenge Trophy with a 15-12 victory over Daystar Falcons. Paywick Munoko scored two tries with Mugandi Musa adding one for Masinde Muliro. Augustine Owino and Floyd Wabwire scored Daystar’s tries with Clinton Kioko adding a conversion.
In the 13th place final, Kisumu claimed 13th place with a 41-5 win over Western Bulls.
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08:04 - 02.08.2023
RUGBY Former Kenya Sevens captain confirms Shujaa coaching role talks
The experienced ex-skipper has revealed that he is one of those being considered for a place on the national team’s technical bench.
Aggrey Kitoi scored three tries with John Ochar and Elvince Odhiambo landing two tries each. Israel Makokha kicked over two conversions with Walter Ambe adding one. Western Bulls scored a late consolation try.
The series will resume in Nairobi on August 12 and 13, with the Christie Sevens set to take place.
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18:17 - 10.07.2023
RUGBY “He made us sit for theory rugby exams!” Collins Injera hails coaches who made him a living rugby legend
Injera has praised the impact of the coaches who made him make a name for himself in world rugby.
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