The 59th edition of the Christie Sevens, the third leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, is scheduled for August 16th and 17th at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
Hosted by Kenya Harlequin, the tournament will feature two days of rugby action and entertainment as teams compete for crucial points in the circuit standings.
The top-tier competition, Division One, will see top contenders clash in four pools. In Pool A, Strathmore Leos will face hosts Kenya Harlequin, Zetech Oaks, and MSC Rugby.
Pool B includes Catholic Monks, Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC, and MMUST. Pool C is headlined by Menengai Oilers, with defending champions Kabras Sugar, Daystar Falcons, and Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select also competing. Finally, Pool D consists of KCB Rugby, Mwamba RFC, Nondescripts, and KU Blak Blad.
In Division Two, 20 teams have been divided into five pools. Pool A features Kisumu RFC, Kisii Polytechnic, JKUAT Cougars, and Masaku Rugby.
Pool B includes Homeboyz RFC, Kabarak University, TUM Marines, and Stormers RFC. AP Warriors, Stallions Rugby, Sigalagala Polytechnic, and Cooperative University are in Pool C.
Pool D is made up of Embu RFC, Kiambu Rugby, Northern Suburbs, and Eagles Rugby. Lastly, Pool E consists of South Coast Pirates, Ngong Warriors, NYS Spades, and Rongai Morans.
The women’s competition will be split into two tiers. Tier One’s Pool A features 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. Champions will be crowned in both tiers after three pool matches, followed by semi-finals and finals.
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