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The Kenya Rugby Union has tabled an ambitious bid to host a leg of the upcoming HSBC World Rugby 7s series following the conclusion of CHAN 2024.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has officially submitted a bid to host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium.
As reported by SportPesa Blog, a successful bid would mark the first time Kenya hosts a leg of the global rugby sevens circuit.
The proposal focuses on hosting one of the three Division 2 events in 2026, following World Rugby’s introduction of a new three-tier model set to take effect after the 2025 season.
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12:22 - 01.09.2025
Harambee Stars forward Michael Olunga was among a number of Kenyan stars that featured prominently abroad over the weekend.
Sources confirmed that Nyayo Stadium—recently renovated and already a proven venue after hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024—is the preferred venue.
Kenya’s men’s team, Shujaa, secured a Division 2 slot after defeating Canada 24-5 in the playoffs despite missing out on core status in May 2025. The Kenya Lionesses also earned a place in Division 2 after a 17-14 win over South Africa.
World Rugby on Monday unveiled the structure of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series, locking in a three-year calendar.
Division 1 will feature eight men’s and eight women’s teams across six global rounds, culminating in a three-leg World Championship in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux. Division 2 and Division 3 host venues are yet to be confirmed.
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14:18 - 01.09.2025
Eliud Kipchoge is running for a bigger purpose than just going for wins in major events following his ninth place finish at the Sydney Marathon last weekend.
KRU’s Previous Bid to Host Tournament
In February, former chairman Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai intimated the union’s target of lobbying to host a leg of the prestigious HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in the years to come.
“We also want to host the HSBC sevens. We talked to the head of the sevens program in World Rugby last year when we were in Spain with former sports minister Ababu Namwamba, so we started talks about that,” he told Citizen TV at the time.
HSBC SVNS 2026 Division 1 Schedule
Dubai: 29–30 Nov 2025
Cape Town: 6–7 Dec 2025
Singapore: 31 Jan–1 Feb 2026
Australia: 7–8 Feb 2026
Vancouver: 7–8 Mar 2026
USA: 14–15 Mar 2026
World Championship Finals: Hong Kong (17–19 Apr 2026), Valladolid (29–31 May 2026), Bordeaux (5–7 Jun 2026)
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Jadon Sancho: Manchester United Outcast Secures Deadline Day Move to Premier League Club
Aston Villa looks to be Jadon Sancho's next club, with the English winger set to move on loan from Manchester United to Villa Park.
Confirmed Teams for 2026
Division 1 Men: Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain
Division 1 Women: Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, USA
Division 2 Men: USA, Uruguay, Kenya, Germany
Confirmed Teams for 2026
Division 1 Men: Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain
Division 1 Women: Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, USA
Division 2 Men: USA, Uruguay, Kenya, Germany
The new format promises integrated men’s and women’s tournaments, equal participation fees, and a clear pathway from regional qualifiers to the world stage—boosting visibility ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics.