Poor show for Shujaa at Hong Kong Sevens
Shujaa came into the fixture having not beaten New Zealand in their last 13 meetings, with their last victory dating back to 2018...
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Kenya Sevens, also known as Shujaa, began their campaign for promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series on a disappointing note, suffering two consecutive losses at the Hong Kong Sevens. The team is currently at the bottom of Group C after defeats against Australia and New Zealand.
- Shujaa lost 14-5 to Australia and 28-12 to New Zealand.
- The team needs to defeat the USA today to have a chance of advancing to the quarter-finals as one of the best third-placed teams.
- The World Championship consists of three legs, with the winners earning a spot in the 2026-2027 World Rugby Sevens Division One.
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Shujaa Bow Out of Hong Kong Sevens After Loss to South Africa - April 2026
The Kenya Sevens team, also known as Shujaa, has been eliminated from the Hong Kong Sevens competition after a narrow 26-22 loss to South Africa in the Main Cup quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon. Prior to this, Kenya Sevens began their campaign for promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series on a disappointing note, suffering two consecutive losses against Australia and New Zealand, leaving them at the bottom of Group C. However, the team secured a dramatic comeback win against the USA to advance to the quarterfinals before their elimination by South Africa.
