Match Day 10 of the Kenya Cup delivered thrilling encounters, with the highlight fixture being Kabras Sugar edging Menengai Oilers 20-14 in Nakuru. The defending champions had to dig deep to overcome a resilient Oilers side in a closely contested battle.In another fixture played in Nakuru, the hosts Nakuru RFC claimed a vital 32-27 victory over Mwamba RFC. The Wanyore showed great determination, fending off a surge from Mwamba to bag crucial points in their fight for a strong finish in the regular season.
Meanwhile, KCB Rugby delivered a commanding performance, thrashing Impala RFC 69-09 at the den in Ruaraka. Nondescripts secured a crucial 50-29 win over South Coast Pirates in an entertaining high-scoring affair. The match saw both teams exchange tries, but Nondies’ superior execution and experience proved the difference as they pulled away to secure maximum points.Kenya Harlequin continued their resurgence with a 36-22 victory over Kisumu RFC.KU Blak Blad edged Strathmore Leos 39-31 in a thrilling varsity derby. The match was an end-to-end affair, with both teams showcasing their attacking abilities, but Blak Blad’s composure saw them emerge victorious.
The Kenya Rugby Championship season came to an exciting conclusion with intense battles across the board. TUM Marines clinched a 32-22 victory over Mombasa SC in a thrilling coastal derby, while JKUAT Cougars dominated UoE Trojans 24-5 with a solid display. USIU Martials put on an impressive performance to defeat Western Bulls 35-21, and Daystar Falcons stunned former Kenya Cup side Mean Machine 27-14. Masinde Muliro edged Zetech Oaks 23-20 in a tightly contested match, while CUEA Monks wrapped up their season with a strong 26-16 win over Homeboyz Rugby, capping off a fiercely competitive campaign heading into the semis.
Below are all results from the day:
KENYA CUP
KCB Rugby 69* – 09 Impala RFC
Menengai Oilers 14* – 20 Kabras Sugar RFC
Nondescripts 50* – 29* South Coast Pirates
Kenya Harlequin FC 36* – 22* Kisumu RFC
KU Blak Blad 39* – 31* Strathmore Leos
Nakuru RFC 32* – 27** Mwamba RFC
ESS
KCB Rugby II 62* – 03 Impala RFC II
Menengai Oilers II 22 – 10 Kabras Sugar RFC II
Nondescript II 28* – 0 South Coast Pirates II
Kenya Harlequin II 28* – 0 Kisumu RFC II
KU Blak Blad II 29* – 28* Strathmore Leos II
Nakuru RFC II 28* – 0 Mwamba RFC II
CHAMPIONSHIP
TUM Marines 32* – 22 Mombasa SC
UoE Trojans 05 – 24* JKUAT Cougars
USIU Martials 35* – 21 Western Bulls
Mean Machine 14 – 27 Daystar Falcons
Zetech Oaks 20* – 23 Masinde Muliro
CUEA Monks 26* – 16 Homeboyz Rugby
NATIONWIDE
NAIROBI UNIVERSITIES
KCA University 17 – 37* NYS Spades
Mean Machine II 20 – 19* Cooperative University
Multimedia University 0 – 28* Machakos University
NAIROBI COMMUNITY
Makueni RFC 28* – 0 Kulabu
CENTRAL
Dedan Kimathi Uni 05 – 62* MKU Thika
Murang’a Trojans 10* – 16 Kenya Prisons
Meru University 15 – 15 Embu RFC
Kiambu Rugby 0 – 28* Meru RFC
Jeremiah Nyaga 12* – 15 Kirinyaga Stallions
RIFT VALLEY
Koitalel University vs Molo RFC
Nandi Bears Rugby 28* – 0 Maa Warriors
Kitale Rugby Club vs Kitale Polytechnic
Moi University 28* – 0 University of Kabianga
Kabarak University 28* – 0 Eldoret RFC
Project 61 TENP 29* – 0 Egerton Wasps
WESTERN
Sigalagala Nat’l Polytechnic 32* – 03 Mbale RFC
Kibabii University 32* – 10 Bungoma RFC
The Shamberere Nat’l Polytechnic 28* – 0 Vihiga Granites
Busia Borderrucks 28* – 0 Webuye RFC
Kisiwa TTI 28* – 0 Kimobo Altitude Team
NYANZA
Kisii RFC 38* – 0 Siaya RFC
Maseno University 26* – 09 Homabay RFC
Kisii Kifaru 23 – 17* Rongo RFC
Transmara Kilgoris vs Kisii Nat’l Polytechnic
COAST
Gede RFC 28* – 0 Wundanyi RFC