Strathmore Leos braved a drenched Nakuru Athletics Club to claim the second leg of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit, outclassing Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) 24-7 in a thrilling final.
The Leos dominated early, taking a commanding 24-7 lead by halftime—enough to secure the cup despite a challenging pitch.
In the semi-finals, Strathmore cruised past Catholic Monks with a 40-0 demolition, while KCB narrowly edged Menengai Oilers 10-5 in a tense battle.
Earlier in the quarterfinals, Leos dismantled Kenya Harlequins 33-0, while Catholic Monks edged Mwamba RFC 12-7. Menengai Oilers flexed local muscle against rivals Nakuru RFC, scraping through 7-0 thanks to Fortune Aturo’s try converted by Dennis Abukuse.
In the women’s category, Mwamba RFC took the crown after edging Kenya Harlequins 15-10 in a tight final. Edith Naliaka starred with a hat-trick of tries, earning her side the KSh 100,000 prize.
Kenya Harlequins had earlier denied Northern Suburbs a finals spot with a 17-12 semi-final win.
With two rounds done, the 2024 National 7s Circuit promises an electric showdown as teams gear up for the third leg. But in Nakuru, it was Leos who reigned, swift, clinical, and unshaken by the storm.
