The 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit will mark its return this weekend as 16 teams battle for glory in the Driftwood 7s marking the first outing of the 6-legged competition.
The Driftwood 7s tournament is set to take place at the Mombasa Sports Club from 26-27 July and defending champions Kenya Harlequin will be the top seed in the coastal tourney.
Quins, who are also the overall defending champions after ending their 12-year title drought last year, headline Pool A where they will battle Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Blak Blad and Mwamba RFC in their quest to retain the title.
Pool B sees powerhouse Kabras Sugar RFC grouped alongside Catholic Monks, Nakuru RFC and Impala RFC, while last year’s third-place finishers KCB RFC anchor Pool C facing Nondescripts RFC, Daystar Falcons and hosts Mombasa RFC.
Pool D brings together Nakuru-based Menengai Oilers, Strathmore Leos, Stallions Rugby and Kabarak University, promising a fierce contest for the knockout spots.
2025 Driftwood 7s pools
Pool A: Kenya Harlequin, MMUST, Blak Blad, Mwamba
Pool B: Kabras RFC, Catholic Monks, Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC
Pool C: KCB Rugby, Nondies, Daystar Falcons, Mombasa SC
Pool D: Menengai Oilers, Strathmore Leos, Kabarak University
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Division Two Pools and Criteria
In Division Two, 36 teams applied for slots according to the Kenya Rugby Union, but the final pool allocation followed specific criteria:
- 6 slots were reserved for Kenya Rugby Union affiliate clubs.
- 7 slots were allocated to coastal region-based teams.
- 4 slots were awarded on a performance basis.
- 3 slots went to clubs based on rankings from previous tournaments.
The resulting pools are as follows:
- Pool A: AP Warriors, Kilifi Titans, Likoni, University of Nairobi Mean Machine
- Pool B: Embu RFC, Kaya Rugby, North Coast Stormers, MKU Thika
- Pool C: Homeboyz RFC, Jackals, NYS Eagles, Makueni RFC
- Pool D: Kisumu RFC, KCNP, NYS Spades, Sigalagala NP
- Pool E: South Coast Pirates, Vihiga Granites, Zetech Oaks, Northern Suburbs
2025 SportPesa 7s calendar
Driftwood 7s: 26 to 27 July
Prinsloo 7s: 2 to 3 August
Christie 7s: 16 to 17 August
Embu 7s: 23 to 24 August
Kabeberi 7s: 6 to 7 September
Dala 7s: 13 to 14 September