Christie 7s: Kabras Sugar set sights on title defence
By Joel Masibo, August 13, 2025Reigning champions Kabras Sugar are set to storm Nairobi this weekend with their sights firmly fixed on defending their Christie Sevens title, which they impressively lifted last year.
Kabras emerged victorious with a 17-12 win over hosts Kenya Harlequins.
The two-day rugby extravaganza, scheduled for Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, 2025, will take place at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi, drawing elite sevens talent from across the region.
The sugar millers find themselves in Pool C, where they will square off against formidable opposition. First up are Menengai Oilers, a side renowned for their fast-paced attacking play. They will also lock horns with Daystar Falcons and Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select, promising a thrilling round of pool-stage clashes.
Kabras head into the tournament buoyed by a strong run in the 2025 National Sevens Circuit and will be banking on their trademark physicality, speed, and precision to replicate last year’s success. Meanwhile, the Kenya Rugby Union has already released the schedule ahead of the anticipated rugby action this weekend.
Christie’s 7s schedule
In Division One, Strathmore Leos headline Pool A alongside hosts Kenya Harlequin, Zetech Oaks, and MSC Rugby. Pool B features Catholic Monks, Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC, and MMUST. Menengai Oilers lead Pool C, joined by defending champions Kabras Sugar, Daystar Falcons, and Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select. Pool D pits KCB Rugby against Mwamba RFC, Nondescripts, and varsity outfit KU Blak Blad.
Division Two will feature 20 teams divided into five pools of four. Slot allocation saw affiliate clubs take six spots, Nairobi Region five, performance-based entries four, and other regions five. The pools are:
Pool A: Kisumu RFC, Kisii Polytechnic, JKUAT Cougars, Masaku Rugby
Pool B: Homeboyz RFC, Kabarak University, TUM Marines, Stormers RFC
Pool C: AP Warriors, Stallions Rugby, Sigalagala Polytechnic, Cooperative University
Pool D: Embu RFC, Kiambu Rugby, Northern Suburbs, Eagles Rugby
Pool E: South Coast Pirates, Ngong Warriors, NYS Spades, Rongai Morans
The women’s competition will be split into two tiers. Tier One’s Pool A will feature Mwamba RFC, Kenya Harlequin, Northern Suburbs, and Impala RFC.
Tier Two’s Pool B includes NYS Ladies, Ruck It Rugby, Meru Ladies, and Rongo University. Both tiers will see three pool matches, followed by semi-finals and finals to crown champions in each category.