The Kenya Lionesses suffered their second loss in the Nairobi HSBC SVNS, falling 12-10 to reigning African champions South Africa at Nyayo Stadium. This defeat follows an earlier loss to China, despite an initial win against Brazil.

• The Lionesses were defeated 12-10 by South Africa, with a crucial missed conversion at the end preventing a tie.
• Captain Sheila Chajira scored for Kenya, while Shiniqwa Lamprecht and Maria Tshiremba scored for South Africa.
• Kenya will aim to redeem themselves in upcoming matches against Argentina and Spain on Sunday.

The Kenya Lionesses secured a losing bonus point after a 15-12 defeat to China in their second match of the 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS at Nyayo Stadium. This result followed their earlier comeback victory against Brazil, keeping their qualification hopes alive.

• Kenya Lionesses lost 15-12 to China but gained a crucial losing bonus point.
• Freshia Oduor and Grace Adhiambo scored tries for Kenya in the second half.
• Earlier, the Lionesses achieved a 15-12 comeback win against Brazil with tries from Jante Okello, Stella Wafula, and Naomi Amuguni, boosting their chances for World Championship qualification.