Embu 7s land two-year contract to host KRU National Sevens Circuit
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The upcoming event marks another milestone for Embu 7s, which has grown in stature and now earns a regular slot in Kenya’s rugby calendar
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has confirmed that Embu 7s will host the fourth leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, scheduled for Saturday, 23 to Sunday, 24 August 2025.
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The announcement was made through KRU’s official social media platforms. Embu 7s won the bid to host the 2025 and 2026 legs after a successful bid.
“We are pleased to announce that Embu Sevens will be hosting the KRU National Sevens Circuit bidding leg for 2025 and 2026. We kick off this year on the 23rd and 24th of August, which will be the fourth leg on the circuit,” read the KRU statement.
The upcoming event marks another milestone for Embu 7s, which has grown in stature and now earns a regular slot in Kenya’s rugby calendar.
It is not the first time Embu has entertained rugby fans.
The 2024 edition, which was not part of the National Sevens Circuit, held at Embu Stadium, saw Strathmore Leos successfully defend their title with a convincing 19-5 win over Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Monks in the final.
The Leos, then coached by Kenya Sevens assistant coach Louis Kisia, had a commanding run throughout the tournament.
In the final, Collins Maina bagged a brace while Stanislaus Shikoli added another try, and Arnold Mutai slotted in two conversions to seal the win.
The side had earlier edged Rugby on the Road with a solitary try in the semi-final, after thrashing Administration Police 36-0 in the quarters.
On the other side of the draw, Catholic Monks powered past Stallions 14-0 in the semis and had earlier dispatched hosts Embu Dragons 26-12 in the quarterfinal.
The inaugural KRU 7s was hosted by reigning Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup champions Kabras RFC in Kakamega. It was dubbed Ingo 7s.
That leg culminated in a dramatic 17-12 sudden-death win by Kenya Harlequins over KCB Rugby in the final.
Quins and KCB delivered a thrilling contest that ended 12-12 in regulation time, before Quins snatched the win in extra time.
Hosts Kabras RFC finished third, while Catholic Monks sealed fifth place. Strathmore Leos finished seventh after beating Kenyatta University 19-14 in the Trophy final.
Homeboyz capped the tournament with a dominant win over Mwamba RFC in the 13th-place playoff.
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