- The third leg of the 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit began Saturday at the RFUEA Grounds with the Christie 7s tournament.
- KCB, Menengai Oilers, Strathmore Leos, and Kenya Harlequins secured their semifinal spots following successful quarterfinal matches Sunday morning.
- Kenya Harlequins will face KCB, while Strathmore Leos will clash with Menengai Oilers in the semifinals
Defending SportPesa National Sevens Circuit champions Kenya Harlequins secured their maiden main cup semifinal berth in the 2025 edition after a hard-fought 17-12 victory over Impala RFC in the Christie 7s quarterfinals on Sunday morning at RFUEA Grounds.
As a result, Quins, who are also the hosts of this third leg of the circuit, now face a daunting challenge against current overall leaders KCB, who cruised past Daystar Falcons with a dominant 27-0 win in another quarterfinal clash.
Quins will be aiming to capture their first title of the season in what promises to be an electrifying semifinal.
Meanwhile, Strathmore Leos, after narrowly surviving elimination in the group stage, stormed into their third consecutive semifinal of the circuit by thrashing university rivals Catholic Monks 29-7.
The Leos will now b attle Menengai Oilers, who overpowered Nondies 26-10, as they pursue their second crown of the season following their triumph at Prinsloo 7s.
The Oilers, on the other hand, will be eager to lift their first title of the circuit.
This year’s Christie 7s is guaranteed to crown a new champion after defending holders Kabras Sugar were shockingly eliminated in the group stage.
Christie 7s Quarterfinal highlights
Kenya Harlequins vs Impala RFC
Impala struck first in this thrilling encounter, with Quinto Ongo diving over the whitewash early on.
However, Quins responded swiftly as Leon Nyang touched down a superb try, leveling the score at 5-5 before halftime.
In the second half, the hosts gained momentum.
Nyang added his second try following a smart kick ahead, capitalizing on a fumble by Gedeon Makumi, and then converted it himself for a 12-5 lead.
The match remained fiercely contested, and just before the final whistle, David Nyagige pierced through Quins’ defense to score under the posts, leveling the game at 12-12 after the conversion.
In extra time, Ramadhan Masete secured the win for Quins with a brilliant finish in the left corner, sealing a 17-12 victory and sending them to their first semifinal of the 2025 campaign.
KCB vs Daystar Falcons
KCB took five minutes to break through Daystar’s tight defense as George Ooro opened the scoring. Though the conversion missed, KCB led 5-0 at halftime.
Ooro extended the lead shortly after the break, with Brian Wahinya adding the extras for a 12-0 advantage.
Substitute John Muhati made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring another try to make it 17-0.
The onslaught continued with additional tries from Stephen Osumba and Vincent Onyala, rounding off a comprehensive 27-0 win for the Bankers, marking their third straight semifinal as they pursue a second circuit title.
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Daystar Falcons will now contest the 5th-place semifinal against Impala.
Strathmore Leos vs Catholic Monks
Strathmore drew first blood through Stanlous Shikoli, with Arnold Muita converting to take a 7-0 lead. Barnabas Owuor added another try before halftime, making it 12-0 at the break.
Victor Mola, the Prinsloo 7s MVP and top scorer, extended the advantage in the second half.
Shikoli added his second try, followed by a final flourish from Shem Okola to bring the score to 29-0.
A late consolation try from Philip Wakhulana for the Monks made it 29-7 at full-time. Monks now move to the 5th-place playoff.
Menengai Oilers vs Nondies
The Oilers struck early through Daniel Kipchirchir, with Dennis Abukuse adding another for a 12-0 lead. Calvin Malewa added a third try before halftime, successfully converted for a 19-0 advantage.
In the second half, Oilers continued to dominate and finished the match 26-10, advancing to their second straight semifinal after Prinsloo 7s. Nondies drop into the 5th-place semis.
Upcoming Fixtures – Christie 7s semifinals
Main Cup Semifinals
- Kenya Harlequins vs KCB
- Strathmore Leos vs Menengai Oilers
5th Place Semifinals
- Impala RFC vs Daystar Falcons
- Catholic Monks vs Nondies
Christie 7s quarterfinal results
- Kenya Harlequins 17-12 Impala RFC
- Strathmore Leos 29-7 Catholic Monks
- Menengai Oilers 26-10 Nondies
- KCB 27-0 Daystar Falcons
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 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 Results
Pool A
- Zetech Oaks 29-7 Mombasa Sports Club
- Strathmore Leos 26-24 Kenya Harlequins
Pool B
- Impala RFC 19-7 MMUST
- Catholic Monks 7-7 Nakuru RFC
Pool C
- Daystar Falcons 38-5 Ruga Ruga Select
- Menengai Oilers 5-0 Kabras Sugar
Pool D
- Nondies 10-0 KU Blak Blad
- KCB 12-0 Mwamba RFC