Here's who leads your favourite team at the 2024 Rugby Super Series

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has revealed the coaches who will be in charge of different franchises during the much-anticipated 2024 Rugby Super Series.

Kabras RFC forward Maxwell Adaka will coach the Buffaloes franchise. Adaka will be supported by Felix Ayange and Edwin Achayo.

The Buffaloes are based in Kakamega and will comprise Kenya Cup defending champions Kabras RFC, Kisumu RFC, and former Kenya Cup side Catholic Monks. They will turn up in white and blue jerseys.

Former Kisumu RFC tactician Lawrence Buyachi will lead the Cheetahs and will be assisted by former Nakuru RFC coach Simon Wariuki. The Cheetahs will be based in Nakuru town.

They will comprise 2021/22 Kenya Cup finalists Menengai Oilers, Nakuru RFC, and former Kenya Cup side Homeboyz RFC. Their jersey will be red and white.

In Nairobi, Kenya Harlequins coach Paul Murunga and Nondies RFC coach Callum Oliver will lead the Rhinos. Murunga has a history of winning the tournament as a player with the Buffaloes in 2005 and the Lions in 2008. He will be keen to use his past experience to guide his team to glory.

Rugby Super Series franchises confirmed

Rhinos will be made up of clubs along Ngong Road; Kenya Harlequins, Nondies RFC, and varsity side Strathmore Leos.

The Lions will be under the tutelage of Oliver Mang’eni who will be assisted by Benard Kibet. KCB Rugby, Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad, and Mwamba will make up the Lions squad. They will don in green and black jerseys.

The women’s coaching panel will be announced in a subsequent communication.

About Rugby Super Series

Scheduled to take place on four Saturdays in May 2024, with matches alternating between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega, the tournament will showcase four men’s and two women’s teams. Men’s teams are Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Lions, and Rhinos.

The men’s tournament format will involve each team playing against the other three over the first three match days held at different venues: KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka, Nairobi; Nakuru Athletics Club in Nakuru; and The Bull Ring in Kakamega.

The top two teams will advance to the final, while the remaining two will compete for the last two positions at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

Rugby Super Series Men’s Team Coaches

BUFFALOES

Head Coach: Max Adaka

Assistant Coaches: Felix Ayange, Edwin Achayo

Physios: Phil Odidi, Redempta Chepwogen

S&C: Alice Ndege

TMs: Geoffrey Messo, Wilson Omondi

CHEETAHS

Head Coach: Lawrence Buyachi

Assistant Coach: Simon Wariuki

Physio: Elly Otieno

S&C: Donald Oluoch

TM: Geoffrey Ominde

LIONS

Head Coach: Oliver Mang’eni

Assistant Coach: Bernard Kibet

Team Manager: Gerald Ogutu

Physio: Joseph Koli

S&C: Joseph Gacheru

RHINOS

Head Coach: Paul Murunga

Assistant Coach: Callum Oliver

Team Manager: Kevin Were

Physio: Gerald Omondi, Kennedy Barua