2025 Prinsloo 7s: Kabras Sugar Survive Close Shave, Set to Face KCB in Epic Quater Final Tie

Day One of the 2025 Prinsloo 7s lived up to the billing with intense rugby, dramatic finishes, and standout individual performances as the National 7s Circuit entered a crucial stage at the Nakuru Athletic Club.

Kabras Sugar RFC, facing elimination after a narrow 17-15 loss to Mwamba RFC, bounced back in style to beat MMUST 25-5 and clinch a place in the Main Cup quarterfinals. 

Winger Lamec Ambetsa was the star of the show, crossing the line twice — including a searing breakaway try from deep inside Kabras’ own half — as the Sugarmen proved their mettle when it mattered most.

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Elsewhere, KCB Rugby were at their ruthless best, demolishing Nondescripts RFC 52-0 in their final pool match. Floyd Wabwire bagged a hat-trick, with Vincent Onyala and Festus Shiasi also shining as the Bankers completed a perfect Day One, scoring freely and conceding barely any points.

Kenya Harlequin, determined to make a mark this season, edged Nakuru RFC 15-12 in a closely contested finale to Pool A. Charles Kinyanjui and Lucky Dewald powered the Quins into the knockout phase unbeaten, fending off a late surge from the home team.

Menengai Oilers also finished the day unbeaten after exacting revenge on Strathmore Leos, who had beaten them in the previous leg. A 19-7 win, led by Denis Abukuse and Daniel Kipchirchir, ensured the Oilers qualified as Pool B winners and sent a strong message to title hopefuls.

Despite a valiant 14-10 win over Mwamba, Impala RFC missed out on a Cup spot due to an earlier draw and now drop into the Challenge Trophy, alongside Daystar Falcons, Kisumu RFC, and others.

With giants like KCB, Kabras, Oilers, and Quins all set for high-stakes quarterfinal clashes, Day Two promises fireworks as the race for the Prinsloo 7s crown intensifies.

• Kenya Harlequin vs Strathmore Leos – 9:52 AM
  
  

• Mwamba RFC vs Catholic Monks – 10:11 AM
  
  

• Menengai Oilers vs Nakuru RFC – 10:30 AM
  
  

• KCB Rugby vs Kabras Sugar – 10:49 AM
  
  

• MSC Rugby vs Zetech Oaks – 8:36 AM
  
  

• Impala RFC vs Kisumu RFC – 8:55 AM
  
  

• Daystar Falcons vs Stallions Rugby – 9:14 AM

• Nondescripts RFC vs MMUST – 9:33 AM