Blak Blad secured a return to Division I of the National Sevens Circuit after edging Kabarak University 10-5 in a tense Prinsloo 7s Division II final played at the Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Kabarak drew first blood with an unconverted try by Teddy Wachira to lead 5-0 early in the game. But George Otete responded just before halftime, leveling the score at 5-5 as both teams struggled with conversions.

Late try seals

In the second half, a penalty in Kabarak’s red zone gave Blak Blad the opening they needed. Opting for a quick tap, they charged forward and crossed the whitewash for a decisive try. Though they missed the conversion again, it was enough to seal a 10-5 victory.

The win marked a sweet comeback for Blak Blad, who were relegated after the Driftwood 7s. They will now compete in Division I at the upcoming Christie 7s in Nairobi.

Flawless campaign run

Blak Blad had a dominant weekend. They opened their pool matches with a 19-0 win over MKU Nairobi, followed by a 19-12 win over NYS Spades and a 24-0 shutout of Molo RFC.

In the quarters, they blew past Project 61 TENP 32-0 and overpowered Kisii National Polytechnic 34-0 in the semis.

Kabarak fall short

Kabarak University also impressed in the tournament. They topped their group with wins against KCA University (17-5), Jackals (24-12), and Egerton Wasps (34-0). In the knockout phase, they eliminated Jackals again 17-0 and beat Sigalagala Polytechnic 24-10 to reach the final.

Elsewhere, Kisii Polytechnic beat Sigalagala 29-0 to claim bronze. Homeboyz RFC bagged fifth after downing Project 61 TENP 28-0. AP Warriors edged NYS Spades 7-5 to win the Challenge Trophy, while Makueni RFC took 13th with a 24-12 win over MKU Nairobi.

Blak Blad’s return to Division I will be tested next weekend at the Christie 7s in Nairobi.