The Kenya Cup enters its penultimate round this weekend, with everything on the line—relegation battles, semifinal spots, and the race for the top. Matchday 10 promises intense clashes across the country, particularly in Nakuru, where two critical encounters could shape the season’s outcome.
At the top of the table, KCB Rugby, in first place with 45 points, and Kabras Sugar, in second place with 44, remain locked in a tight battle for the regular-season title, with Menengai Oilers, sitting third with 41 points, close behind. KCB, boasting an impressive points difference of +360, will be looking to extend their lead as they host Impala RFC, who are seventh with 15 points, at the Den.
Meanwhile, Kabras Sugar, with a league-high points difference of +444, faces a crucial clash against Menengai Oilers at the ASK Showground. A win for the Oilers could shake up the top two and boost their chances of securing a home semifinal, while Kabras will be looking to reclaim the top spot if KCB slips.
The race for the playoffs is equally intense, with Nondescript RFC, in fourth place with 29 points, looking to cement their place in the top six as they take on South Coast Pirates, who are bottom of the table in 12th position with just eight points. Kenya Harlequin, sitting fifth with 27 points, is also fighting to secure their spot and will need a strong performance against Kisumu RFC, who are ninth with 12 points and still battling to stay clear of the relegation zone.
Blak Blad welcome Strathmore in another crucial fixture. Blak Blad, holding onto sixth place with 21 points, is under pressure to maintain its position, with Strathmore Leos, in eighth place with 12 points, still in the hunt and desperate for a win to ensure their safety.
The biggest relegation showdown of the weekend takes place at Nakuru Athletics Club, where Nakuru RFC, in 11th place with nine points, hosts Mwamba RFC, who are 10th with ten points. With both teams sitting in the danger zone, this is a must-win fixture that could determine who drops to the Championship next season. A loss for Nakuru would leave them on the brink, while Mwamba will be equally desperate to pull away from the bottom two.
Kenya Cup Week Ten Fixtures – Saturday 1st March 2025
- KCB Rugby vs. Impala RFC – KCB Sports Club (4:00 PM)
- Menengai Oilers vs. Kabras Sugar RFC – Nakuru Showground (4:00 PM)
- Nondescripts vs. South Coast Pirates – Ngong Racecourse (4:00 PM)
- Kenya Harlequin FC vs. Kisumu RFC – RFUEA Grounds (4:00 PM)
- KU Blak Blad vs. Strathmore Leos – Kenyatta University Grounds (4:00 PM)
- Nakuru RFC vs. Mwamba Rugby Club – Nakuru Athletic Club (4:00 PM)
ESS Week Ten Fixtures – Saturday 1st March 2025
- KCB Rugby II vs. Impala RFC II – KCB Sports Club (2:00 PM)
- Menengai Oilers II vs. Kabras Sugar RFC II – ASK Showground, Nakuru (2:00 PM)
- Nondescript II vs. South Coast Pirates II
- Kenya Harlequin II vs. Kisumu RFC II
- KU Blak Blad II vs. Strathmore Leos II – Kenyatta University Grounds (2:00 PM)
- Nakuru RFC II vs. Mwamba RFC II
KRU Championship Week Eleven Fixtures – Saturday 1st March 2025
- TUM Marines vs. Mombasa SC – TBC (3:00 PM)
- UoE Trojans vs. JKUAT Cougars – UOE Pavilion (3:00 PM)
- USIU Martials vs. Western Bulls – Impala Club (3:00 PM)
- Mean Machine vs. Daystar Falcons – UoN Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Zetech Oaks vs. MMUST Rugby Club – Zetech University (3:00 PM)
- Catholic Monks vs. Mean Machine – Catholic University (3:00 PM)
KRU Nationwide League Week Eleven Fixtures – Saturday 1st March 2025
- KCA University vs. NYS Spades – KCA University (3:00 PM)
Central Region
- Dedan Kimathi Uni vs. MKU Thika – Dedan Kimathi University (3:00 PM)
- Murang’a Trojans vs. Kenya Prisons – Mumbi Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Meru University vs. Embu RFC – Meru University Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Kiambu Rugby vs. Meru RFC – Prisons Staff College, Ruiru (3:00 PM)
- Jeremiah Nyaga vs. Kirinyaga Stallions – Nembure Grounds (3:00 PM)
Rift Valley Region
- Nandi Bears Rugby vs. Maa Warriors – Nandi Bears (3:00 PM)
- Moi University vs. University of Kabianga – Moi University, Main Campus (3:00 PM)
- Kabarak University vs. Eldoret RFC – Kabarak University (3:00 PM)
- Project 61 TENP vs. Egerton Wasps – Eldoret National Polytechnic (3:00 PM)
Western Region
- Sigalagala vs. Mbale RFC – Sigalagala (3:00 PM)
- Kibabii University vs. Bungoma RFC – Kibabii University (3:00 PM)
- The Shamberere vs. Vihiga Granites – Shamberere (3:00 PM)
- Busia Borderrucks vs. Webuye RFC – Ojaamong Stadium (3:00 PM)
- Kisiwa TTI vs. Kimobo Altitude Team – Nalondo Stadium, Bungoma (3:00 PM)
Nyanza Region
- Kisii RFC vs. Siaya RFC – Sameta Grounds (3:00 PM)
- Maseno University vs. Homabay RFC – Maseno University (3:00 PM)
- Kisii Kifaru vs. Rongo RFC – TBC (3:00 PM)
Coastal Region
- Gede RFC vs. Wundanyi RFC – Gede Primary (3:00 PM)
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