Kenya’s U20 rugby team – Chipu, concluded their journey at the 2024 World U20 Trophy in 8th place. Their adventure began with a triumphant 28-13 victory over Zimbabwe in Harare, securing their second  Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy and earning a coveted spot in the World U20 Trophy that was set to take place in Scotland from the 28th June – 18th July 2024.

Chipu’s entry into the World Rugby U20 Trophy as Africa champions saw them pitted against formidable opponents. Their campaign kicked off with a tough battle against the World U20 2023 runners-up Uruguay, where they fought valiantly but succumbed to a 25-7 defeat.

The challenges continued as they faced tournament debutants in the Netherlands, enduring a heavy 51-0 loss.

Despite the setbacks, Chipu’s determination shone through in their final pool game against the USA. The team showed significant improvement but ultimately fell short with a 30-17 loss.

Finishing last in their pool, they were set to compete against Hong Kong for the 7th-place playoff.

In a dramatic showdown, Chipu drew first blood with Eugene intercepting a pass for a try, followed by Andycole’s assist for a second converted try.

However, Hong Kong’s relentless rhythm saw them rally to a 34-14 victory, clinching 7th place and leaving Chipu to finish the tournament in 8th place. Chipu’s journey, marked by tenacity and spirit, has left an indelible mark on the world stage.

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