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Kabras will begin their Kenya Cup defence when they face Impala, who earned promotion back to the top flight, while KCB will also be taking on another newly promoted side South Coast Pirates.
The 2024/25 Kenya Cup rugby season is set to kick off on November 16, showcasing a thrilling lineup as teams vie for top honors.
Each weekend will feature six matches, starting with reigning champions Kabras RFC taking on newly-promoted Impala RFC, marking Impala’s return to the league after defeating MMUST in the KRU Championship playoffs.
KCB Rugby, determined to reclaim their Kenya Cup title, will face South Coast Pirates, winners of the KRU Championship.
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18:30 - 13.10.2024
Safari Sevens: Patrick Odongo on song as Shujaa torch Shogun to reclaim title
The Kenya Shujaa saw off Shogun rugby in a fierce contest to retain their Safari Sevens title.
Menengai Oilers, aiming to make a strong season debut, will host Kisumu RFC, while other opening matches include Nondescripts versus Strathmore Leos, Kenya Harlequin facing off against Mwamba, and Blak Blad squaring up against Nakuru RFC.
A few standout matchups are set to elevate the excitement. Fans can look forward to the Nakuru Derby between Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers on matchday four, along with the Ngong Road Derby, pitting Kenya Harlequin against Impala RFC.
Another highly anticipated clash is the Rai Derby between Menengai Oilers and Kabras Sugar on matchday 10, followed by a Kabras RFC and KCB showdown in Kakamega on matchday 11.
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16:24 - 09.04.2024
No prize money for Kabras Sugar after winning third successive Kenya Cup title
KRU Chairman Sasha Mutai has disclosed that there will be no prize money for Kabras Sugar who won their third successive Kenya Cup title after a long and grueling season.
This season follows a single-round format, with the top six teams progressing to playoffs, leading into semifinals and the grand finale. Adding to the intensity, Enterprise Cup matches will also feature throughout the season. The Kenya Cup semifinals are scheduled for March 22, 2025, culminating in the final on April 5, 2025.
2024/2025 Kenya Cup fixtures
Match Day 1 | Saturday 16 November 2024
· Kabras Sugar v Impala RFC
· KCB Rugby v South Coast Pirates
· Menengai Oilers v Kisumu RFC
· Nondescripts v Strathmore Leos
· Kenya Harlequin FC v Mwamba RFC
· K.U Blak Blad v Nakuru RFC
Match Day 2 | Saturday 23 November 2024
· K.U Blak Blad v Impala RFC
· Nakuru RFC v Kenya Harlequin FC
· Mwamba RFC v Nondescripts
· South Coast Pirates vs Kabras RFC
· Strathmore Leos v Menengai Oilers
· Kisumu RFC v KCB Rugby
Match Day 3 | Saturday 30 November 2024
· Impala RFC v South Coast Pirates
· Kabras Sugar v Kisumu RFC
· KCB Rugby v Strathmore Leos
· Menengai Oilers v Mwamba
Nondescripts v Nakuru RFC
· Kenya Harlequin FC v K.U Blak Blad
Match Day 4 | Saturday 7 December 2024
· Kenya Harlequin FC v Impala RFC
· K.U Blak Blad v Nondescripts
· Nakuru RFC v Menengai Oilers
· Mwamba RFC v KCB Rugby
· Strathmore Leos v Kabras Sugar
· Kisumu RFC v South Coast Pirates
Match Day 5 | Saturday 11 January 2025
· Impala RFC v Kisumu RFC
· South Coast Pirates v Strathmore Leos
· Kabras Sugar v Mwamba RFC
· KCB Rugby v Nakuru RFC
· Menengai Oilers v K.U Blak Blad
· Nondescripts v Kenya Harlequin FC
Match Day 6 | Saturday 18 January 2025
· Nondescripts v Impala RFC
· Kenya Harlequin FC v Menengai Oilers
· K.U Blak Blad v KCB Rugby
· Nakuru RFC v Kabras Sugar
· Mwamba RFC v South Coast Pirates
· Strathmore Leos v Kisumu RFC
Match Day 7 | Saturday 25 January 2025
· Impala RFC v Strathmore Leos
· Kisumu RFC v Mwamba RFC
· South Coast Pirates v Nakuru RFC
· Kabras Sugar v K.U Blak Blad
· KCB Rugby v Kenya Harlequin FC
· Menengai Oilers v Nondescripts
Match Day 8 | Saturday 1 February 2025
· Menengai Oilers v Impala RFC
· Nondescripts v KCB Rugby
· Kenya Harlequin FC v Kabras Sugar
· K.U Blak Blad v South Coast Pirates
· Nakuru RFC v Kisumu RFC
· Mwamba RFC v Strathmore Leos
Match Day 9 | Saturday 15 February 2025
· Impala RFC v Mwamba RFC
· Strathmore Leos v Nakuru RFC
· Kisumu RFC v K.U Blak Blad
· South Coast Pirates v Kenya Harlequin FC
· Kabras Sugar v Nondescripts
· KCB Rugby v Menengai Oilers
Match Day 10 | Saturday 22 February 2025
· KCB Rugby v Impala RFC
· Menengai Oilers v Kabras Sugar
· Nondescripts v South Coast Pirates
· Kenya Harlequin FC v Kisumu RFC
· K.U Blak Blad v Strathmore Leos
· Nakuru RFC v Mwamba RFC
Match Day 11 | Saturday 1 March 2025
· Impala RFC v Nakuru RFC
· Mwamba RFC v K.U Blak Blad
· Strathmore Leos v Kenya Harlequin FC
· Kisumu RFC v Nondescripts
· South Coast Pirates v Menengai Oilers
· Kabras Sugar v KCB Rugby
Third to Sixth Place Playoffs | Match Day 12| Saturday 15 March 2025
Semis | Match Day 13 | Saturday 22 March 2025
Final| Match Day 14 | Saturday 5 April 2025
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