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Kenya Sevens players and coach feel the need to quickly bounce back to the World Series is what is driving them to post impressive results at the 2024 Challenger Series
Kenya Sevens are keen to ensure they make a quick return to the World Sevens Series by putting in impressive performances at the ongoing 2024 Challenger Series.
Shujaa stayed true to their ambitions by thrashing Mexico 41-0 in their opening match before beating Uganda 29-1 in the second to qualify for the cup quarter-final with a game to spare in Dubai on Friday.
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13:42 - 12.01.2024
RUGBY Shujaa put Mexico to the sword to start Challenger Series with huge win
Kenya Sevens outclassed hapless Mexico to record an impressive 41-0 victory in their opening 2024 Challenger Series match in Dubai
Head coach Kevin Wambua feels that is the only way they will bounce back to the top flight at the first time of asking, following their relegation from the World Sevens Series for the first time in 19 years, last May.
“We have a goal of getting back to the circuit in the same season. We know it will not be easy but we have the talent and we have been training well so we are just ready,” Wambua told World Rugby.
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20:04 - 09.01.2024
RUGBY Where to watch Shujaa's opening Challenger Series leg in Dubai
Find out where and how to catch Kenya's Shujaa and Lionesses in action at the Dubai Challenger Series.
Co-captain Tony Omondi shares the same sentiments and has explained how each player has stepped up to the challenge.
“We know we have a chance of going back to the [World] Series through this Challenger Series and that is what we are chasing,” said Omondi.
“We are taking a game at a time. Like you have seen, we played against Mexico and won and now we focus on Uganda. For us, every game is a final and that is what we are doing because it demands everything from each player.”
Kevin Wekesa scored two tries with Nygel Amaitsa, Brian Tanga, Patrick Odongo, Vincent Onyala and John Okoth also touching down while Anthony Omondi converted three of them for the big win against Mexico.
Amaitsa would score twice against Uganda with Odongo and Wekesa also touching down, Omondi converting once against the Ugandans and Shujaa will now take on Germany on Saturday with a relaxed mind now that they are already in the cup quarter-finals.
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16:09 - 09.01.2024
RUGBY Kenya Under 20 rugby head coach position advertised with eight responsibilities outlined
Kenya Rugby Union advertises U-20 coach position leaving current coach Curtis Olago's future with Chipu in limbo.
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