Kenya's stars set for rugby folklore after historic win
We take a look back at Kenya's remarkable HSBC Singapore Sevens victory which culminated in a 30-7 win over Fiji to claim their first-ever Cup title.
www.world.rugbyHere’s a concise update on the Kenya national rugby sevens teams.
- Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) and Kenya Women Sevens (Kenya Lionesses) have been active with regional and international fixtures into 2025–2026, including Rugby Africa Sevens events and international invitational tournaments. Reports note continued squad development and coaching inputs as they pursue core status and continental success.[1][4][5]
- The landscape includes participation in youth and development programs such as U20, with call-ups and training camps aimed at building depth for future seasons.[4][1]
- Notable recent mentions point to Kenya preparing for regional cups in Africa, with a blend of emerging talent and experienced players, as well as efforts to reclaim or improve standing in the HSBC circuits and regional competitions.[5][1]
If you’d like, I can drill into a specific competition, year, or player roster, and pull more precise recent results and upcoming fixtures. I can also provide a quick timeline of the Shujaa and Lionesses’ notable performances over the last couple of seasons.