By Swaleh
Kenya Harlequin has emerged victorious in the National Sevens Circuit, clinching the title after a thrilling performance in the Prinsloo Sevens held at Nakuru Athletic Club. Their impressive 35-7 victory over hosts Nakuru RFC in the fifth-place playoff not only secured them the win but also allowed them to accumulate an unbeatable 110 points for the season.
Final Standings and Key Matches
Champions: Kenya Harlequin with 110 points
Runners-Up: Kabras Sugar with 105 points
Third Place: Menengai Oilers with 102 points
In the Prinsloo Sevens playoffs, Kabras Sugar secured third place with a 17-0 win over Menengai Oilers. The matches leading up to the final were fiercely contested, with standout performances from several teams.
Prinsloo Sevens Highlights
Strathmore University Leos pulled off a surprising win by defeating Nondescripts 33-7 in the finals. Their path to victory included a notable 17-12 win over Menengai Oilers in the semi-finals and a 15-5 victory against Kabras Sugar.
In the women’s competition, Impala triumphed with a dominant 33-0 win over Mwamba, showcasing their strength throughout the tournament.
Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Recaps
Quarter-Finals:
Menengai Oilers edged out Nakuru RFC 24-17 in a dramatic match where Dennis Abukuse scored a last-minute try.
Kenya Harlequin fell to Nondescripts 12-15.
Kabras Sugar defeated Kenyatta University’s Black Blad 10-0.
Strathmore Leos overcame Stallions 26-5.
Semi-Finals:
Strathmore Leos narrowly beat Menengai Oilers 17-12.
Nondescripts won against Kabras Sugar 15-5.
Fifth-Place and Other Results
Kenya Harlequin continued their strong performance by defeating Nakuru RFC 35-7 in the fifth-place final after previously overcoming Kenyatta University’s Black Blad 22-5.
In the lower brackets, KCB secured ninth place with a 43-7 win over Daystar Falcons, despite injuries impacting their squad. Mombasa RFC won the 13th place final with a 19-15 victory over Mwamba.
Summary of Results
Finals: Strathmore Leos 33 – 7 Nondescripts
Fifth Place Final: Nakuru RFC 7 – 35 Kenya Harlequin
Women’s Final: Impala 33 – 0 Mwamba
With their consistent performance throughout the series, Kenya Harlequin has rightfully claimed the National Sevens Circuit title, adding a significant achievement to their rugby history.
