Dala 7s: KCB seize bragging rights after rain-soaked final triumph over Kabras
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 14.09.25. | 19:37
Kabras, who last played in the final in 2024, came into the contest seeking to become the first side to defend the crown since Homeboyz did it in 2017
KCB Rugby sealed a dominant 2025 National Sevens Circuit campaign with a 12-5 victory over Kabras RFC in a rain-soaked final match played on Sunday, 14 September at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Mamboleo.
The Andrew Amonde-coached side, who had already secured the overall circuit crown, capped off their season in style by lifting the Kisumu title in front of a lively crowd, while at the same time braving the heavy downpour.
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The triumph marked their latest piece of silverware in a season where they reached every Cup final, becoming the first team to achieve the feat since 2016.
The result also means that the Bankers have defeated Kabras RFC in every meeting in this year's circuit.
This was the first Dala 7s final meeting between the two sides since 2023.
Kabras, who last played in the final in 2024, came into the contest seeking to become the first side to defend the crown since Homeboyz did it in 2017.
KCB, on the other hand, were determined to round off their consistent campaign with another title.
KCB started brightly when Samuel Asati dived over, with Stephen Osumba converting for a 7-0 lead.
Kabras hit back just before halftime through Rayvone Ambale, but Eric Cantona's conversion did not bear fruit.
After the restart, Floyd Wabwire’s unconverted try extended KCB’s lead to 12-5.
The Bankers’ defensive discipline then came to the fore as they shut out Kabras to secure the Dala crown.
Menengai Oilers clinch third place
In the third-place playoff, Menengai Oilers overwhelmed Daystar Falcons 33-0.
Daniel Kipchirchir, Dennis Abukuse, and Beldad Ogeta all crossed in the first half, with Eric Ogutu adding two conversions for a commanding 19-0 lead.
Ogeta struck again after the break before Alvin Khavoli sealed the emphatic win.
Nakuru finish fifth
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Elsewhere, Nakuru RFC defeated Mwamba RFC 17-10 to secure fifth place, while Catholic Monks claimed the Challenge Trophy after a 26-7 victory over Impala RFC.
MMUST closed their campaign with a 31-0 win over hosts Kisumu RFC in the 13th-place playoff.
Final Results
• Kisumu RFC 0–31 MMUST RFC
• Catholic Monks 26–7 Impala RFC
• Mwamba RFC 10–17 Nakuru RFC
• Daystar Falcons 0–33 Menengai Oilers
• Kabras RFC 5–12 KCB RFC
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