Driftwood 7s: Semi-final fixtures released
By Luke Oluoch, July 27, 2025The race for the ultimate honours in the ongoing Driftwood Sevens is set to move a notch higher after the Kenya Rugby Union unveiled the semi-final pairing for the ongoing circuit this Sunday, July 27, 2025.
As per the released fixtures, Nakuru RFC, Strathmore Leos, KCB Rugby, and Kabras Sugar will battle it out for the two slots in the final.
High-flying KCB, who remain unbeaten through the edition, will square off against perennial rivals Kabras as Nakuru RFC faces Strathmore Leos in the other semifinal clash.
The KCB-Kabras tie ranks among the eagerly anticipated match-ups, touted to produce fireworks of its own as the two renew their rivalry in yet what will be a repeat of the Kenya Cup semis.
Cup Semi 1 –
Cup Semi 2—@kcbrugby vs @RfcKabras,” an update from KRU read.
This follows after the main cup quarterfinal clash concluded with major upsets in the ties.
Wanyore stun Quins
Oscar Ouma’s Nakuru charges were the first to serve the stunning upset after dealing defending champions Kenya Harlequins a 19-17 defeat in the first clash of the day.
Wanyore mounted a thrilling performance of grit and defensive determination to edge the reigning champions.
The result effectively ended Quins’ quest for an unprecedented record-extending 14th Driftwood title.
Taking to their media site after the win over Quins, the club made a rallying call to finish the competitions strongly after knocking the holders out.
“WANYORE FOR THE WIN! Quarterfinal thriller sealed! We edge out Kenya Harlequins 19–17 in a nail-biter and march straight into the Main Cup Semis at Driftwood 7s. Big heart. Big game. Bigger dreams.”
“Let’s finish strong, Wanyore!” the club posted after the victory.
Quins had been widely touted as pre-tournament favourites but met tough proceedings against the determined minnows who bagged the priceless victory.
Strathmore Leos, on their part, secured passage to the semis following a narrow 15-10 scoreline against a determined Nondescript team.
The scholars rode on a moment of brilliance as they made count of a well-taken conversion to salvage the day and serve an anti-climactic end to the Nondies players and fans.
KCB rugby punched their ticket to the semi-final after edging Menenga Oilers in the main cup quarters. The victory cemented the Bankers status among the early odds-on favourites for the gong after Harlequins’ upset and subsequent exit.
The Bankers proved too good for the Oilers, winning the tie on a 29-0 scoreline.
The competition will see a new winner crowned after Kenya Harlequins’ dethronement at the quarter-final stage.