Alex Kinyua

Alex Kinyua

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  • Kubu, Siketi earn maiden Shujaa call-ups ahead of Vancouver 7s

    Kubu, Siketi earn maiden Shujaa call-ups ahead of Vancouver 7s

    Kubu, a veteran with Kabras Sugar has made the cut after previously turning out for the 15s side, Simbas, as Siketi gets his first taste of Shujaa after impressing in last year’s National Sevens Circuit as well as this season’s Kenya Cup.

  • All Saints Embu out to defend Term One rugby 15s national title

    All Saints Embu out to defend Term One rugby 15s national title

    Having set high standards last year, seeing off rugby heavyweights Butula and the likes of Lenana and Kitondo School, every team will be baying for All Saint’s blood in the regional, national, and East African school games.

  • KRU in ambitious bid to host HSBC Sevens

    KRU in ambitious bid to host HSBC Sevens

    The rugby supremo who has overseen the return of Kenya Sevens rugby team, Shujaa, to the World Series says their immediate concern is helping the team cement their status in the league as they eye the ultimate goal of hosting a leg of the series. 

  • ​Rugby director Odera roots for the support of community clubs

    ​Rugby director Odera roots for the support of community clubs

    Mwamba has produced the crème de la crème in the sport boasting of the likes of Collins Injera- arguably Kenya’s best rugby talent, Humphrey Khayange, Lavin Asego among many others.

  • Oilers, Nondies into Enterprise Cup semis after walkovers

    Oilers, Nondies into Enterprise Cup semis after walkovers

    “It's just unfortunate that Homeboyz RFC couldn’t manage to travel down to Nakuru; we had prepared well and for us it's about building blocks towards the season finale,” Buyachi said.  

  • Lionesses launch World Series ticket hunt against Poland, Samoa

    Lionesses launch World Series ticket hunt against Poland, Samoa

    The Lionesses are hunting for a spot in the HSBC World Series in the women's category having fallen short last year by missing out on the top four of the teams that qualified for the final shootout in Madrid, Spain.

  • Kabras coach Katywa slams Rhinos' high performance camps

    Kabras coach Katywa slams Rhinos' high performance camps

    "We don’t play 10s rugby we play 15s and 7s; they go there to train 10s for five or seven months and they come back here and there is nothing they’re doing there that they (players) are not getting here. There is no major difference they bring back, no impact to the club. For me it's a major waste o...

  • Kenya Cup: Strathmore Leos eye improved performance in second leg

    Kenya Cup: Strathmore Leos eye improved performance in second leg

    Strathmore’s next assignment is against a struggling Mwamba side and a win would be a big boost for the varsity team as they battle Kisumu, Blak Blad and Impala for the last playoff spot.

  • Paul Odera lands new role as KRU rugby director

    Paul Odera lands new role as KRU rugby director

    Odera previously led the senior 15s side, the Simbas and will be critical in the next phase of developing the game in junior levels.

  • Kabras fire warning shot at Blad ahead of Kenya Cup clash

    Kabras fire warning shot at Blad ahead of Kenya Cup clash

    The Millers, who are seeking a Kenya Cup four-peat this season, have an unbeaten streak in the first six matches of the season, a run that has seen them top the standings on 30 points.