Kabras RFC narrowly defeated Menengai Oilers 20-14 in a hard-fought encounter at Nakuru ASK Grounds on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The defending champions had to work hard to beat a tough Oilers team in a game that showed how intense the Kenya Cup can be.
The game started with Menengai Oilers scoring first when Samuel Mwaura got a try, putting them ahead 5-0. Timothy Omela then kicked a penalty to increase their lead to 8-0. Kabras RFC responded with a penalty kick from Ntabeni Dukisa, making the score 8-3.
Kabras took the lead when Brian Tanga quickly tapped a penalty and scored a try, with Dukisa converting it to make it 10-8. However, Omela hit another penalty for the Oilers, regaining the lead at 11-10. He followed that with another penalty kick, bringing their score to 14-10. Just before halftime, Kabras scored another penalty, ending the first half with Menengai Oilers leading 14-13.
The second half was very competitive, with the Oilers successfully blocking most of Kabras’ attacks. In the end, Dukisa scored a crucial try for Kabras, giving them a 20-14 lead.
In another fixture played in Nakuru, the hosts Nakuru RFC claimed a vital 32-27 victory over Mwamba RFC. The Wanyore showed great determination, fending off a surge from Mwamba to bag crucial points in their fight for a strong finish in the regular season.
Meanwhile, KCB Rugby delivered a commanding performance, thrashing Impala RFC 69-09 at the den in Ruaraka. Nondescripts secured a crucial 50-29 win over South Coast Pirates in an entertaining high-scoring affair.
Kenya Harlequin continued their resurgence with a 36-22 victory over Kisumu RFC. KU Blak Blad edged Strathmore Leos 39-31 in a thrilling varsity derby, showcasing both teams’ attacking abilities but ultimately seeing Blak Blad’s composure lead them to victory.
The Kenya Rugby Championship season came to an exciting conclusion with intense battles across the board. TUM Marines clinched a 32-22 victory over Mombasa SC in a thrilling coastal derby, while JKUAT Cougars dominated UoE Trojans 24-5 with a solid display.
USIU Martials put on an impressive performance to defeat Western Bulls 35-21, and Daystar Falcons stunned former Kenya Cup side Mean Machine 27-14. Masinde Muliro edged Zetech Oaks 23-20 in a tightly contested match, while CUEA Monks wrapped up their season with a strong 26-16 win over Homeboyz Rugby, capping off a fiercely competitive campaign heading into the semis.
KENYA CUP RESULTS
KCB Rugby 69 – 09 Impala RFC
Menengai Oilers 14 – 20 Kabras Sugar RFC
Nondescripts 50 – 29 South Coast Pirates
Kenya Harlequin FC 36 – 22 Kisumu RFC
KU Blak Blad 39 – 31 Strathmore Leos
Nakuru RFC 32 – 27 Mwamba RFC
ESS RESULTS
KCB Rugby II 62 – 03 Impala RFC II
Menengai Oilers II 22 – 10 Kabras Sugar RFC II
Nondescript II 28 – 0 South Coast Pirates II
Kenya Harlequin II 28 – 0 Kisumu RFC II
KU Blak Blad II 29 – 28 Strathmore Leos II
Nakuru RFC II 28 – 0 Mwamba RFC II
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TUM Marines 32 – 22 Mombasa SC
UoE Trojans 05 – 24 JKUAT Cougars
USIU Martials 35 – 21 Western Bulls
Mean Machine 14 – 27 Daystar Falcons
Zetech Oaks 20 – 23 Masinde Muliro
CUEA Monks 26 – 16 Homeboyz Rugby
NATIONWIDE RESULTS
NAIROBI UNIVERSITIES
KCA University 17 – 37 NYS Spades
Mean Machine II 20 – 19 Cooperative University
Multimedia University 0 – 28 Machakos University
NAIROBI COMMUNITY
Murang’a Trojans 10 – 16 Kenya Prisons
Meru University 15 – 15 Embu RFC
Kiambu Rugby Club 0 – 28 Meru RFC
Jeremiah Nyaga 12 – 15 Kirinyaga Stallions
RIFT VALLEY
Koitalel University vs Molo RFC (Match Pending)
Nandi Bears Rugby 28 – 0 Maa Warriors
Kitale Rugby Club vs Kitale Polytechnic (Match Pending)
Moi University 28 – 0 University of Kabianga
Kabarak University 28 – 0 Eldoret RFC
Project 61 TENP 29 – 0 Egerton Wasps
WESTERN
Sigalagala National Polytechnic 32 – 03 Mbale RFC
Kibabii University 32 – 10 Bungoma RFC
The Shamberere Nat’l Polytechnic 28 – 0 Vihiga Granites
Busia Borderrucks 28 – 0 Webuye RFC
Kisiwa TTI 28 – 0 Kimobo Altitude Team
NYANZA
Kisii RFC 38 – 0 Siaya RFC
Maseno University 26 – 09 Homabay RFC
Kisii Kifaru 23 – 17 Rongo RFC
Transmara Kilgoris vs Kisii Nat’l Polytechnic (Match Pending)
COAST
Gede RFC 28 – 0 Wundanyi RFC
