- The Embu 7s pools see the return of Mean Machine in Division 1 for the first time since 2022.
- The Embu 7s takes place at Njukiri Showground from 23-24 August.
- It will mark the fourth outing of the 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit.
After a successful run in the first three legs held in Mombasa, Nakuru and Nairobi, the 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit heads into its fourth outing this weekend with the much-anticipated Embu 7s.
The tournament is scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of August at the Njukiri Showground, with the pools for Division One, Division Two, and the women’s category already confirmed prior to the Christie 7s finals held last weekend.
The Embu 7s will make its debut on the national circuit this season after the local committee won the hosting bid.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) subsequently rebranded the event from the former Ingo 7s, with Embu securing the rights to host this leg for a two-year term.
KCB Rugby headlines Pool A of Division One, having been crowned the new Christie 7s champions.
Their stellar performance earned them their second cup of the season after also triumphing in the Driftwood 7s.
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KCB now aim to extend their lead at the top of the standings, where they currently sit with 63 points.
To clinch the Embu title, they wll have to navigate past hosts Embu RFC, as well as the Daystar Falcons, who have impressed in both the Prinsloo and Christie 7s, and Mwamba RFC, currently placed 11th overall.
Strathmore Leos, seeded second on the overall table with 58 points, lead Pool B.
They will be eager to rebound after missing out on a finals appearance for the first time this season at Christie 7s.
The Leos are also the defending champions of the Embu 7s, which was held last year though not part of the KRU Sevens calendar.
This time, they face stiff competition from Kabras Sugar, who were eliminated in the group stages of Christie 7s and will be looking to redeem themselves.
They will also be joined by Impala RFC and Kabete Stallions, the latter promoted to the top division after clinching the Division Two title at Christie Sevens.
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Pool C promises to be fiercely contested. Menengai Oilers, who reached their first final of the season at Christie’s, will be determined to go one better and claim a trophy.
They will face their Nakuru-based rivals Nakuru RFC, alongside Nondescripts and a storied Mean Machine side, marking the latter’s long-awaited return to Division One rugby.
Rounding out the draw, Pool D features Kenya Harlequin, Catholic Monks, MMUST, and invitational side Zetech Oaks.
In Division Two, twenty teams have been split into five pools of four.
The invitations were allocated based on the following criteria: five slots for affiliate clubs, eight for sides from the Central region, five based on performance, and the remaining two offered to teams from other regions.
2025 Sportpesa 7s: Embu 7s Division one pools
- Pool A: KCB Rugby, Daystar Falcons, Mwamba RFC, Embu RFC
- Pool B: Strathmore Leos, Impala RFC, Kabras Sugar, Kabete Stallions
- Pool C: Menengai Oilers, Nondescripts, Nakuru RFC, Mean Machine
- Pool D: Kenya Harlequin RFC, Catholic Monks, MMUST, Zetech Oaks
Embu 7s division two pools
- Pool A: AP Warriors, TUM Marines, Dedan Marshalls, KCA University
- Pool B: Homeboyz RFC, Northern Suburbs, JKUAT Cougars, Nyeri Polytechnic
- Pool C: Kiambu Rugby, NYS Spades, Kirinyaga Stallions, Jeremiah Nyaga TTC
- Pool D: KU Blak Blad, Kabarak University, Murang’a Trojans, MKU Thika
- Pool E: Western Bulls, Makueni RFC, Chuka University, Jackals
Embu 7s women’s category
- Tier 1 – Pool A: Mwamba RFC, Kenya Harlequin FC, Impala RFC, Northern Suburbs
- Tier 2 – Pool B: NYS Ladies, Ruck IT Rugby, Meru Ladies, Murang’a Trojans
2025 SportPesa 7s Circuit Calendar
- Driftwood 7s: July 26–27 – Champions: KCB Rugby
- Prinsloo 7s: August 2–3 – Champions: Strathmore Leos
- Christie 7s: August 16–17 – Champions: KCB Rugby
- Embu 7s: August 23–24
- Kabeberi 7s: September 6–7
- Dala 7s: September 13–14
