The ninth matchday of the Kenya Cup unfolded on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with thrilling encounters played across different venues countrywide.
Defending champions Kabras Sugar narrowly edged out a determined Nondescripts side 7-3 in a low-scoring thriller at the Kakamega Showground. Meanwhile, KCB Rugby secured a dramatic 29-27 victory over Menengai Oilers in an intense battle staged at the KCB Sports Club.
Kenya Harlequin snapped their four-match winless streak in the Kenya Cup with a commanding 43-14 victory over South Coast Pirates at Seacrest Grounds in Diani.
Elsewhere, Impala RFC emerged victorious with a 19-12 win over Mwamba RFC, while Nakuru RFC eked out a 23-22 triumph over Strathmore Leos in a game that went down to the wire. KU Blak Blad showcased dominance with a commanding 40-19 victory over Kisumu RFC.
In the KRU Championship, Masinde Muliro suffered their first loss of the season, falling 13-12 to Catholic Monks in a tightly contested affair.
Homeboyz Rugby continued their strong form with a 31-17 win over TUM Marines, and Daystar Falcons replicated the same scoreline in their victory over Zetech Oaks. Mean Machine proved too strong for Western Bulls, winning 25-13, while JKUAT Cougars overpowered USIU-A Martials 33-17. Mombasa SC earned a walkover from UoE Trojans.
MATCH WEEK 11 RESULTS
KENYA CUP
* Impala RFC 19 – 12 Mwamba RFC
* Strathmore Leos 22 – 23 Nakuru RFC
* Kisumu RFC 19 – 40 KU Blak Blad
* South Coast Pirates 17 – 43 Kenya Harlequin
* Kabras Sugar 07 – 03 Nondescript
* KCB Rugby 29 – 27 Menengai Oilers
ESS
* Impala RFC II 26 – 10 Mwamba RFC II
* Strathmore Leos II 28 – 0 Nakuru RFC II
* Kisumu RFC II 05 – 05 KU Blak Blad II
* South Coast Pirates II vs Kenya Harlequin II – Postponed
* Kabras Sugar II 43 – 07 Nondescript II
* KCB Rugby II 36 – 08 Menengai Oilers II
KENYA CUP WOMEN
* Impala 10 – 05 Northern Suburbs
* Rongo University 35 – 28 Shamberere Nat’l Polytechnic
CHAMPIONSHIP
* Homeboyz Rugby 31 – 17 TUM Marines
* Masinde Muliro 12 – 13 CUEA Monks
* Daystar Falcons 31 – 17 Zetech Oaks
* Western Bulls 13 – 25 Mean Machine
* JKUAT Cougars 33 – 17 USIU – A Martials
* Mombasa SC 28 – 00 UoE Trojans
NATIONWIDE – NAIROBI
NAIROBI UNIVERSITIES
* MKU Nairobi 16 – 34 Machakos University
* Technical Uni. of Kenya vs Mean Machine II – Postponed
* Administration Police 48 – 06 Cooperative University
* Multimedia University 0 – 28 NYS Spades
* Lukenya University vs Presbyterian Uni. Of Kenya – Postponed
* Africa Nazarene Uni. 0 – 58 KCA University
NAIROBI COMMUNITY
* Masaku Rugby 0 – 28 Ngong Warriors
* Kasarani Rugby 0 – 5 Rongai Morans
* Kulabu Rugby 0 – 28 Stallion Rugby
* Swara Rugby 03 – 22 Makueni Rugby
* Northern Suburbs 18 – 05 Rugby on the Road
* Stingers Rugby vs Ruaka Eagles – Abandoned
CENTRAL
* MKU Thika 14 – 08 Murang’a Trojans
* Kenya Prisons 28 – 0 Meru University
* Embu RFC 28 – 0 Kiambu Rugby
* Meru RFC vs Chuka Vikings – Postponed
* Kirinyaga Stallions vs Dedan Kimathi Uni – Abandoned
RIFT VALLEY
* Egerton Wasps vs Koitalel University – Match Not Played
* Eldoret RFC 0 – 28 Project 61 TENP
* University of Kabianga vs Kabarak University – Postponed
* Kitale Polytechnic 08 – 15 Moi University
* Maa Warriors vs Kitale Rugby Club – Match Not Played
* Molo RFC 28 – 0 Nandi Bears Rugby
WESTERN
* Kisiwa TTI 20 – 32 Kibabii University
