Kenya Cup action returns this weekend after a brief hiatus for the Enterprise Cup and Mwamba Cup competitions, with exciting fixtures lined up for Week Eight.
Kenya Harlequin will welcome Kabras Sugar to the RFUEA Grounds at 4:00 PM, as the Quins aim to end Kabras’ unbeaten streak. This match is a repeat of last weekend’s Enterprise Cup quarterfinal held at the ASK Kakamega Showground, where Kabras Sugar triumphed over Quins with a score of 43-20.
Meanwhile, at the Ngong Racecourse, a high-stakes battle between Nondescripts and KCB Rugby could determine whether KCB maintains its perfect record. KCB, currently tied at the top of the standings with Kabras and Menengai Oilers, will be looking to keep their unbeaten status intact. In contrast, Nondies, sitting in fourth place, will be eager to shake up the upper ranks.
Nakuru RFC will host Kisumu RFC at Nakuru Athletics Club in what could be their best opportunity to secure their first win of the season. Elsewhere, Mwamba RFC will seek to bounce back against Strathmore Leos in a crucial match for both teams at a venue yet to be confirmed.
At the ASK Showground in Nakuru, Menengai Oilers will face Impala RFC. The Oilers have been enjoying a dominant season and will look to maintain their momentum against an Impala side eager to climb the table. Recent history favors the Oilers, who have won three of their last four encounters against Impala. Their most significant victory came during the 2021/22 season when they won 28-10, Impala’s only success in the last four meetings was a 39-29 win in the 2019/20 season.
Additionally, KU Blak Blad will welcome South Coast Pirates to Kenyatta University Grounds in another key contest.
With just a few weeks remaining before the playoffs, every point matters. The top three teams, Kabras Sugar, KCB Rugby, and Menengai Oilers remain unbeaten, each with 35 points. Meanwhile, teams in the lower half of the table, including Nakuru RFC and Mwamba RFC, are desperate to turn their fortunes around.
Kenya Cup Week Eight Fixtures
- Menengai Oilers vs Impala RFC – ASK Showground, Nakuru (4:00 PM)
- Nondescripts vs KCB Rugby Club – Ngong Racecourse (4:00 PM)
- Kenya Harlequin FC vs Kabras Sugar Rugby Club – RFUEA Grounds (4:00 PM)
- KU Blak Blad vs South Coast Pirates – Kenyatta University Grounds (4:00 PM)
- Nakuru RFC vs Kisumu RFC – Nakuru Athletics Club (4:00 PM)
- Mwamba Rugby Club vs Strathmore Leos – Venue TBD (4:00 PM)
ESS Week Eight Fixtures
- Menengai Oilers II vs Impala RFC II – ASK Showground, Nakuru (2:00 PM)
- Nondescripts II vs KCB Rugby II – Ngong Racecourse (2:00 PM)
- Kenya Harlequin FC II vs Kabras Sugar Rugby Club II – RFUEA Grounds (2:00 PM)
- KU Blak Blad II vs South Coast Pirates II – Venue TBD (2:00 PM)
- Nakuru RFC II vs Kisumu RFC II – Venue TBD (2:00 PM)
- Mwamba RFC II vs Strathmore Leos II – Venue TBD (2:00 PM)
Women’s Kenya Cup Fixtures
- Northern Suburbs vs Mwamba Ladies – KCB Sports Club (4:00 PM)
- Shamberere vs Rongo University – Shamberere (2:00 PM)
KRU Championship Week Nine Fixtures
- TUM Marines vs UOE Trojans – Khamisi High School (3:00 PM)
- USIU Martials vs Mombasa RFC – USIU-A Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Mean Machine vs JKUAT Cougars – UoN Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Zetech Oaks vs Western Bulls – Zetech University (3:00 PM)
- CUEA Monks vs Daystar Falcons – Catholic University, Karen (3:00 PM)
- Homeboyz Rugby vs MMUST Rugby Club – Venue TBD (3:00 PM)
KRU Nationwide League Week Nine Fixtures
Nairobi Universities
- Mean Machine II vs Kenya Police – UoN Grounds (1:00 PM)
- Machakos University vs Administration Police – ASK Showground, Machakos (3:00 PM)
- Cooperative University vs Lukenya University of Kenya – JKUAT Karen (2:00 PM)
- KCA University vs Multimedia University – KCA University Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Presbyterian University of Kenya vs African Nazarene University – Venue TBC (3:00)
Nairobi Region
- Kasarani Rugby vs Masaku Rugby – 3:00 PM
- Ngong Warriors vs Kulabu Rugby – Kibiko Secondary – 3:00 PM
- Stormers Rugby vs Swara Rugby – 3:00 PM
- Makueni Rugby vs Northern Suburbs – Kabete Polytechnic – 1:00 PM
- Rongai Morans vs Stingers Rugby – Catholic University, Karen – 1:00 PM
- Rugby on the Road vs Ruaka Eagles – Kabete Polytechnic – 3:00 PM
Central Region
- Kenya Prisons vs Kiambu Rugby – Prisons Staff College – 3:00 PM
Rift Valley Region
- Nandi Bears Rugby vs Kabarak University – Nandi Bears Club – 3:00 PM
Western Region
- Bungoma RFC vs Sigalagala – Bungoma High School – 2:00 PM
- Vihiga Granites vs Kibabii University – Demesi Primary School – 2:00 PM
- The Shamberere vs Webuye RFC – Shamberere – 12:00 PM
- Busia Borderrucks vs Kisiwa TTI – Ojaamong Stadium – 2:00 PM
- Mbale RFC vs Kimobo Altitude Team – Eregi TTC – 2:00 PM
Nyanza Region
- Homabay RFC vs Kisii RFC – KMTC Homabay – 3:00 PM
- Maseno University vs Rongo RFC – Maseno University – 3:00 PM
- Kisii National Polytechnic vs Kisii Kifaru – Kisii School – 3:00 PM
- Siaya RFC vs Transmara Kilgoris – KMTC, Siaya – 3:00 PM
Coastal Region
- Gede RFC vs Kilifi RC – Gede Primary – 3:00 PM
- NYS Eagles vs KCNP – NYS Mtongwe – 3:00 PM
- Taita Taveta RFC vs Jackals – Wundanyi Stadium – 3:00 PM
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