Catholic Monks shift focus to Christie 7s after Prinsloo bronze win
By Luke Oluoch, August 4, 2025The Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Rugby team, Monks, have set their eyes on improved tidings after impressing in the concluded circuit of the Prinsloo, where the team finished in a podium position.
In what went down as a remarkable attempt of punching above their weight, Monks ended the run on third after downing Nakuru-based outfit Menengai Oilers in a pulsating third-place playoff at the Nakuru Athletics Club on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The club has rallied its charges for the next stop of the Critise Sens set to go down on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
“We finished third at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru after edging out Menengai Oilers in the third-place finals. Focus now shifts to the Christie 7s on 16th-17th August. Well in mates it can only get better,” the team stated.
The university team proved the wild card of the Prinsloo Sevens, edging out Mwamba Rugby 12-7 in the main cup quarters before seeing their march to a dream finale appearance ended at the hands of eventual winners, Strathmore Leos, in the semifinals.
The side, captained by Hassan Wambani, regrouped to claim the third-place playoff tie by downing Menengai Oilers 17-10 for the podium finish.
Heading to the Christie series, Monks have their work cut out after landing in tricky Group B alongside Nakuru Rugby Football Club, Impala FRC, and a yet-to-be-announced invited team 2.
Meanwhile, for their efforts, the Monks amassed a total of 17 points from the circuit, a point haul that was only bettered by the series winners, Leos and KCB.
Leos, who showcased consistency, pace, and tactical brilliance throughout the weekend, topped the standings with 22 points.
KCB Rugby, who had come into the leg riding high after winning the opening round, Driftwood 7s in Mombasa last weekend, fell short in the final but still managed to secure a solid second-place standing with 19 points
Table rankings
2025 Prinsloo 7s Standings
- Strathmore Leos – 22 pts
- KCB Rugby – 19 pts
- Catholic Monks – 17 pts
- Menengai Oilers – 15 pts
- Nakuru RFC – 13 pts
- Kenya Harlequin FC – 12 pts
- Kabras Sugar – 10 pts
- Mwamba RFC – 10 pts
- Daystar Falcons – 8 pts
- Zetech Oaks – 7 pts
- Impala RFC – 5 pts
- Nondescripts – 5 pts
- MSC Rugby – 3 pts
- Stallions Rugby – 2 pts
- Kisumu Rugby – 1 pt
- MMUST – 1pt