Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup
Kenya's U20 rugby team Chipu begin their Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy campaign against Zimbabwe, aiming for a winning start in Kampala...
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The Kenyan national under-20 rugby team, Chipu, is set to begin their campaign in the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy today against Zimbabwe in Kampala, Uganda.
- Chipu are aiming for a winning start in the Performance Division, which begins with semi-finals.
- Key players include Jackson Siketa and Faran Juma, retained from last year's squad by Head Coach Simon Jawichre.
- Kenya are confident after winning their third Barthes Trophy title in 2024 and reaching the final last year.
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Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup - August 2026
The Kenyan national under-20 rugby team, Chipu, is set to begin their campaign in the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy against Zimbabwe in Kampala, Uganda. At the same time, Kenya's young athletes made a triumphant start at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, leading the medal standings after the opening day. In another youth sport, Kenya's U18 polo team suffered a significant 8.5-5 defeat to Zambia in the U18 International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club on August 2, despite starting as the favored side.
