Christie 7s: Hosts Kenya Harlequin eye improved performance as giants clash in Nairobi

The 2025 National 7s Circuit heads to Nairobi from Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 August for the Christie 7s, with a stacked draw and heavyweight squads promising another thrilling leg at the RFUEA Grounds.
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Pool A

Fresh from winning the Prinsloo 7s, Strathmore Leos will be brimming with confidence as they headline Pool A alongside hosts Kenya Harlequin, Zetech Oaks, and invitees Mombasa SC.

Quins, who have finished sixth in both the Driftwood and Prinsloo 7s, will be banking on home advantage to finally break into the semifinal bracket.

The RFUEA crowd could play a big role in energising their bid for a deep run.

Zetech Oaks have been a force to be reckoned with since ascending to the Division One category after the Driftwood 7s, and will be out to keep the impressive form going.

Strathmore will be keen to copy paste their Prinsloo 7s heroics and be crowned champions.

Pool B

The ever-improving Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Monks, who clinched third place in Nakuru, will be out to maintain their impressive run. They face Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC, and invitational side Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby.

Nakuru, semifinalists at the Driftwood 7s and quarterfinalists at Prinsloo, have shown consistency but will want to push a step further.

Monks, meanwhile, have emerged as this season’s surprise package, and their test against experienced sides will reveal just how far they’ve come.

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Pool C

The headline story is the defending champions Kabras RFC, who have unveiled a star-studded squad for Christie 7s.

Last year, they lifted the title despite missing key men such as Kevin Wekesa, Brian Tanga, and Lameck Ambetsa (then with Shujaa duty at the Olympics), and Derrick Ashiundu, Alfred Orege, Walter Okoth, and Barry Robinson (who were with the Simbas at the Rugby Africa Cup).

With their big names back in the mix, including captain Brian Tanga, co-captain Jone Kubu, powerhouse Derrick Ashiundu, and playmakers like Patrick Lumumba, William Mwanji, Griffins Chao, and Brian Mutua, Kabras look primed to defend their crown.

They, however, land in the dreaded “Pool of Death” alongside Menengai Oilers, who sit fourth on the log, Daystar Falcons, and Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select. Every fixture in this group promises fireworks.

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Pool D

Joint log leaders KCB Rugby headline Pool D, where they will face Mwamba RFC, Nondies, and newly-promoted Blak Blad.

Mwamba showed glimpses of improvement with a quarterfinal berth at Prinsloo, bouncing back from a poor outing at Driftwood.

They will be hoping to build on that momentum, though KCB remain favourites to dominate.

Blak Blad, winners of the Division Two title at Prinsloo, will be eager to make a statement in their debut at the top tier.

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Prinsloo 7s Standings Ahead of Christie 7s

1. KCB Rugby 41

2. Strathmore Leos 41

3. Nakuru RFC 28

4. Menengai Oilers 28

5. Kabras RFC 27

6. Catholic Monks 26

7. Kenya Harlequin 24

8. Nondies 15

9. Daystar Falcons 13

10. Mwamba RFC 11

11. MMUST 11

12. Impala RFC 10

13. Kabete Stallions 9

14. Zetech Oaks 7

15. Blak Blad 6

16. Mombasa RFC 4

17. Kabarak University 2

18. Kisumu RFC 1