Koyonzo Knocked Out as New Contenders Emerge in National Rugby 7s Semifinals
The semifinals promise to be intense as new contenders rise to claim the championship.
By Mahlon Lichuma
In a surprising turn of events, defending champions Koyonzo Boys are out of the National Rugby 7s competition after a narrow 10-5 defeat by Rift Valley region champions, Bwake Boys. Koyonzo, who have dominated the KSSSA Rugby 7s title for three consecutive years, fell short in the first quarterfinal match at Kisii School, making way for a new champion to emerge this year.
Bwake Boys secured their spot in the semifinals by dominating the match despite being reduced to six players at one point due to a yellow card. They are the first boys’ team to advance to the semifinals, with the remaining three quarterfinal matches scheduled for Wednesday, August 7th.
In the girls’ category, Kinale Girls were the first to book their place in the semifinals after a close 14-12 victory over Madira Girls. Nyagichenche Girls, a powerhouse in Kisii County, earned the second semifinal spot by edging out Nyakach Girls 10-5. National Girls Rugby 15s champions, St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale, continued their strong performance with a 14-5 win against Paul Harris to advance. Finally, St. Theresa secured the last spot in the semifinals with a solid 10-0 victory over Shimba Hills.
Girls Quarterfinal Results:
– Madira 12-14 Kinale
– Nyagichenche 10-05 Nyakach
– St. Joseph’s 14-05 Paul Harris
– Shimba Hills 00-10 St. Theresa
Boys Quarterfinal Results:
– Koyonzo Boys 05-10 Bwake Boys
– Kabianga vs St. Mary’s Yala (Upcoming)
– Vihiga Boys vs Nairobi School (Upcoming)
– Kisii School vs Meru School (Upcoming)
The semifinals promise to be intense as new contenders rise to claim the championship.
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