The Kenya Rugby Union has confirmed the pairing of the 59th edition of the Christie Sevens, hosted by Kenya Harlequin at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17 2025.

Serving as the third leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, the tournament promises two days of electrifying rugby and vibrant off-pitch entertainment as teams jostle for crucial points in the overall standings.

Top contenders on collision course

Based on the draw conducted during Prinsloo 7s, 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

Women’s category

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.

Meanwhile, Prinsloo 7s defending champions Strathmore Leos will be keen to extend their fine run in Christie Sevens after seeing off KCB Lions 24-07 in the final staged at the Nakuru Athletics Club last weekend. Other bigwigs will also be out to make amends at the third leg of the National Sevens Circuit.