Nakuru RFC announces dates for 2025 Great Rift 10s
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 09.04.25. | 15:50
Kabras RFC were crowned champions of the 2024 edition after beating Strathmore Leos 12-7 in a tough final
From Saturday, 19, to Sunday, 20 April, the Nakuru Athletic Club will fling its doors open to an extraordinary sporting event as the 32nd edition of the Great Rift 10s takes center stage.
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The tournament is played in a ten-a-side format, with each team having 10 players on the pitch.
It brings together top rugby teams from across the country and includes women’s teams and school sides.
Beyond rugby, the Great Rift 10s is a chance to enjoy Kenyan culture during the Easter holidays.
Kabras RFC were crowned champions of the 2024 edition after beating Strathmore Leos 12-7 in a tough final. Kabras scored the first try early in the game, but Strathmore equalized in the second half.
The Sugar Millers then scored another try in the corner, which was not converted, but it was enough to seal the win.
To reach the final, Kabras defeated Menengai Cream 10-0, while Strathmore Leos beat Menengai Zuri 17-7.
This win came just a week after Kabras claimed their third straight Kenya Cup title, beating KCB Rugby 29-5 in Kakamega.
This year, all eyes will be on hosts Nakuru RFC, who will be hoping to perform well at home.
Nakuru last won the 10s tournament in 2011, sharing the title with Strathmore Leos. More than 10 years later, they will be looking to reclaim the title in front of their home fans.
They had a mixed season in the 2024/25 Kenya Cup, finishing seventh with 18 points. Despite the setback, Wanyore take pride in their strong history.
They were Kenya Cup champions in 2013, runners-up in 2012, and made it to the finals of both the Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup in 2014.
The team also supports young players through its youth teams for Under 12, Under 14, and Under 16.
Apart from the Great Rift 10s, the club hosts the Prinsloo Sevens, which is part of the National Sevens Circuit.
