Rugby Super Series franchises announced ahead of tourney's return

The Rugby Super Series Organizing Committee has confirmed the final composition of men’s franchises ahead of the return of the tournament, which will run between May 4 and 25 this year.

Rhinos, the most successful franchise in the history of the Rugby Super Series will draw players from Kenya Harlequin, Nondescripts, Strathmore Leos, Daystar Falcons, Mean Machine and Mombasa with their base being here in the capital, Nairobi.

Buffalos will roar from Kakamega with their players coming from Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar, Kisumu, Catholic Monks, Masinde Muliro and Western Bulls.

Nakuru based Cheetahs will consist of players from Menengai Oilers, Nakuru, Homeboyz, Impala, Kabarak University and University of Eldoret while the Lions franchise comprises KCB, Kenyatta University Blak Blad, Mwamba, JKUAT Cougars, South Coast Pirates and USIU Martials.

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, representing Kenya Cup Clubs, include Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Lions, and Rhinos, while Women’s teams will be part of the National Lionesses’ squad, competing as Eagles & Jaguars.

The Men’s Format will see each team facing off against the others over the first three match days at various venues, with the top two teams advancing to the final. Women’s matches will be held in Kakamega and Nairobi, with winners determined by aggregate scores over two games.