Shujaa to renew rivalry with South Africa as World Championship heads to Valladolid
Kenya’s national rugby sevens team now face a steep challenge against top-ranked South Africa,..
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Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, faces a formidable challenge in the upcoming SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain.
- Shujaa is drawn in the "group of death" alongside top contenders South Africa, Australia, and Great Britain.
- The tournament, held from May 29–31, is crucial for teams vying for promotion to the top-tier World Rugby Sevens Series Division One.
- Shujaa currently sits seventh in the standings after a mixed performance in the opening leg in Hong Kong.
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Shujaa Faces South Africa at World Championship in Valladolid - April 2026
Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, will face South Africa in the upcoming SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain. Meanwhile, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Cougars and Mwamba RFC have secured promotion to the prestigious Kenya Cup following their victories in the KRU Championship semi-finals. Additionally, Shujaa aims to secure quarter-final spots in the upcoming Valladolid and Bordeaux 7s to remain on course for a return to the World Rugby Sevens Series Division One.
