KCB Rugby Crowned 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit Champions

KCB Rugby won the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit, finishing with 115 points to retain the overall men’s title and secure a record sixth championship. Kabras Sugar RFC finished second with 107 points, while Menengai Oilers completed the top three with 97 points.

The six-leg season ended at the Christie 7s in Nairobi on 13 September 2026. KCB secured the overall crown after both title contenders exited in the Cup semifinals, before defeating Kabras 5–0 in the third-place playoff.

KCB finished eight points clear of Kabras. The leading sides in the final men’s standings were:

For each club’s results across the circuit, explore the full 2026 SportPesa 7s final standings.

KCB built their championship advantage by winning three of the six Main Cup tournaments: Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru, Kabeberi 7s in Nairobi and Embu 7s. Their campaign also included a runners-up finish at Driftwood 7s and third place at Christie 7s.

The Bankers opened with a 19–12 Prinsloo final win against Kabras. Their Prinsloo 7s title defence established an early lead in a close rivalry. KCB later defeated Strathmore Leos 14–12 in the Kabeberi final and beat Kabras 12–10 in the Embu 7s final.

KCB won three legs, Kabras two and Menengai Oilers one, underlining how the overall competition remained contested through its final weekend.

KCB entered the Christie 7s six points ahead of Kabras in the overall standings. Strathmore Leos beat KCB 19–12 in one Cup semifinal, while Menengai Oilers defeated Kabras 20–10 in the other. Those results left Kabras unable to overtake KCB in the season standings.

The two rivals then met for third place, with George Ooro scoring the decisive try in a 5–0 extra-time win for KCB. In the Cup final, Menengai Oilers defeated Strathmore Leos 24–12 to claim the Christie trophy. Read the Christie 7s final report for the tournament’s closing results.

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The 2026 victory was KCB Rugby’s sixth overall circuit championship, following titles in 2013, 2014, 2019, 2023 and 2025. It was also a successful defence of the club’s 2025 title.

Under head coach Andrew Amonde, KCB combined tournament wins with enough consistency in the other legs to withstand Kabras Sugar’s challenge. That distinction matters: the circuit title rewards points accumulated across the season, rather than victory in the final tournament alone.

SportPesa supported the 2026 National Sevens Circuit through a KSh 34.14 million sponsorship package covering all six legs. The programme included support for host clubs and the Kenya Rugby Union, increased prize money, livestreaming and fan-engagement activity. More detail appears in the SportPesa 2026 circuit sponsorship review.

The season also produced notable results beyond the men’s overall title: Menengai Oilers won the Christie 7s finale, while Mwamba Ladies were crowned overall women’s circuit champions.

KCB Rugby won the overall men’s title with 115 points.

KCB finished with 115 points, ahead of Kabras Sugar on 107 and Menengai Oilers on 97.

The 2026 championship was KCB’s sixth overall title, after earlier wins in 2013, 2014, 2019, 2023 and 2025.

KCB won Prinsloo 7s, Kabeberi 7s and Embu 7s.

Menengai Oilers defeated Strathmore Leos 24–12 in the men’s Cup final.

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KCB Rugby’s 115-point finish secured the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit title and a record sixth overall crown. Three Main Cup victories and a decisive result at the Christie 7s proved enough to finish ahead of Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers. For a complete season-by-season breakdown, consult the 2026 final circuit standings.