Championship places up for grabs as nationwide semis take place

Shamas Foundation, Daystar Falcons, Kitale RFC and Kabarak University will be hoping to go over the penultimate semifinal leg that awaits them on Saturday afternoon if they are to make the switch from the third rugby tier in the country to the Kenya Rugby Union championship which is the second tier of Kenyan club rugby.

After advancing from the last eight, all four teams know that they only need one more win to advance to the final and secure their place to the KRU championship where two slots are up for grabs.

With the semifinal pairing in the KRU Nationwide league now complete, Shamas Rugby Foundation will face off with Daystar Falcons while Kitale will host Kabarak University.

Shamas reached the last four with a 22-0 win over Maseno University Saints while Daystar Falcons benefited from a 28-0 walkover after their clash with hosts CITAM Kisumu failed to take place due to the hosts’ failure to provide a secure playing arena.

Kitale defeated JKUAT Cougars 27-8 to set up a date with Kabarak who were 38-29 winners over Technical University of Mombasa.

The semifinals are set for 13 November 2021. The two victorious semifinalists will gain promotion to the second tier KRU Championship.

Collated Results

Shamas 22 Maseno 0

CITAM Kisumu 0 Daystar Falcons 28

Kitale 27 JKUAT Cougars 8

Kabarak 38 TUM 29

Semifinal Pairings

Shamas v Daystar Falcons – RFUEA Grounds 3PM

Kitale v Kabarak – St. Anthony High School Kitale 3PM

These are the semifinal appointments for the Nationwide semifinals set for Saturday 13 November 2021

Shamas Foundation vs Daystar University

3pm RFUEA

Referee: Mercy Dudi

Assistants: Joseph Mumo & Kevin Wambugu

CMO: Peris Mukoko

Kitale RFC vs Kabarak University

3pm St Antony High School Kitale

Referee: Said Kenya

Assistants: Lorence Ishuga & Bonfotra Alumasa

CMO: Amos Wamanga