- The 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit third leg kicked off Saturday at RFUEA Grounds with the Christie 7s.
- Quins, Kabras, KCB, Zetech Oaks, Catholic Monks, and Nakuru RFC all opened with wins.
- Mwamba RFC fought back to earn a 17-17 draw against KU Blak Blad in Group D.
Strathmore Leos, positioned second overall in the circuit, began the third leg on a subdued note after a narrow 17-19 defeat to Zetech Oaks as the 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit third leg kicked off on Saturday morning at the RFUEA Grounds for the Christie 7s.
The Leos squandered a golden opportunity to level the match with a last-gasp try but faltered in adding the extras, while the Oaks currently 14th in the standings, started their campaign on a promising note.
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This marks the first time Strathmore Leos have lost their opening match in the 2025 series, having previously opened with victories at the Driftwood and Prinsloo 7s.
Hosts Kenya Harlequins set the tone early by dispatching invited side Mombasa Sports Club 34-15, continuing their impressive trend of strong starts in the group stages across all three legs.
Meanwhile, Nakuru RFC began confidently, outclassing Masinde Muliro University 22-7, while the Catholic Monks, who placed third at the Prinsloo 7s, produced a dominant display by thrashing Impala RFC 33-5.
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The Monks showcased clear improvement over Impala, whom they had also faced in the opening leg in Mombasa.
Defending champions Kabras Sugar, boosted by the return of key players, launched their title defense emphatically.
They overwhelmed Uganda’s invited side Ruga Ruga Select 34-5, delivering a powerful message in Pool C as they aim to bounce back from a lackluster start in the first two legs.
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Menengai Oilers narrowly avoided an upset in their Pool C match, edging out Daystar Falcons 15-12 in a tense affair.
In Group D, Mwamba RFC staged a spirited comeback to secure a thrilling 17-17 draw against KU Blak Blad, while overall leaders KCB maintained their dominance with a 37-12 win over Nondies, whose struggles in the series persist.
Christie 7s – First Round results
Pool A
- Kenya Harlequins 34-15 Mombasa Sports Club
- Strathmore Leos 17-19 Zetech Oaks
Pool B
- Nakuru RFC 22-7 Masinde Muliro University (MMUST)
- Catholic Monks 33-5 Impala RFC
Pool C
- Kabras Sugar 34-5 Ruga Ruga Select
- Menengai Oilers 15-12 Daystar Falcons
Pool D
- Mwamba RFC 17-17 KU Blak Blad
- KCB 37-12 Nondies
Christie 7s: Round Two results
Pool A
- Kenya Harlequins 41-0 Zetech Oaks
- Strathmore Leos 26-5 Mombasa Sports Club
Pool B
- Nakuru RFC 5-19 Impala RFC
- Catholic Monks 24-5 MMUST
Pool C
- Kabras Sugar 12-17 Daystar Falcons
- Menengai Oilers 26-7 Ruga Ruga Select
Pool D
- Mwamba RFC 14-17 Nondies
- KCB 38-0 KU Blak Blad
Christie 7s: Round Three Fixtures
Kick-off: 3:17 PM EAT
- Zetech Oaks vs Mombasa Sports Club
- Impala RFC vs MMUST
- Daystar Falcons vs Ruga Ruga Select
- Nondies vs KU Blak Blad
- Strathmore Leos vs Kenya Harlequins
- Catholic Monks vs Nakuru RFC
- Menengai Oilers vs Kabras Sugar
- KCB vs Mwamba RFC
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