The stage is set for Prinsloo Sevens, with participating teams now confirmed ahead of the tournament’s kickoff in Nakuru this weekend.
Hosted at the Nakuru Athletic Club, the Prinsloo leg is the second of the 2025 Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit.
Hosts Nakuru RFC headline Pool A, where Kenya Harlequin, Stallions, and MSC Rugby will join them.
Pool B features defending Prinsloo champions Strathmore Leos, who will face competition from Menengai Oilers, Daystar Falcons, and Zetech Oaks.
KCB RFC headline Pool C, alongside Nondescripts, CUEA, and Kisumu RFC. The bankers will be looking to maintain their dominant run in the circuit.
Pool D sees Kabras Sugar RFC drawn with MMUST, Impala RFC, and Mwamba RFC, with Kabras looking to rebound after a slow start to the series.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 2nd, and Sunday, 3rd August 2025, at the Nakuru Athletic Club and promises another thrilling weekend of top-tier rugby action.
Tusker Boosts Prinsloo Sevens with Ksh. 3 Million Sponsorship
This year’s Prinsloo Sevens has once again received a major boost from Kenya Breweries Limited, through its flagship brand Tusker, which has confirmed a Ksh 3 million sponsorship package in support of the event.
Tusker will serve as both the official alcoholic beverage partner and official entertainment partner, continuing the role it played at the Driftwood Sevens.
Of the total sponsorship, Ksh 1.5 million will be channelled directly to Nakuru RFC, the host club, to support tournament logistics and operations. At the same time, the remaining Ksh 1.5 million will go toward enhancing the fan experience on match days — including powering the official afterparty.
“We’re building on the incredible energy from Mombasa. The energy, the passion, and the sense of community we witnessed at the coast were everything we hoped for. Now, we turn our focus to Prinsloo Sevens — a tournament with deep roots and massive significance in Kenya’s rugby culture,” said Christine Kariuki, Head of Mainstream Beer at KBL.
“Nakuru has always delivered iconic moments in rugby, and this year will be no different. Our sponsorship ensures fans get the full Tusker experience — thrilling matches, immersive brand engagement, and the ultimate afterparty,” she added.
Nakuru RFC Chairman, Aggrey Omiyo, expressed his appreciation for the support and confidence ahead of the tournament.
He further said preparations have gone smoothly, and the team at Nakuru RFC has worked hard to ensure everything is in place.
“We’re expecting a strong turnout and a fantastic weekend of rugby here in Nakuru,” Omiyo noted.
As teams prepare to descend on Nakuru, the competition is already heating up. KCB Rugby will arrive in the Rift Valley on a high after edging out Strathmore Leos 15–14 in a dramatic final at the Driftwood Sevens.
The win earned KCB their first title of the season and an early lead in the overall standings. Kabras RFC claimed third place after a strong finish against Nakuru RFC, winning 21–10.
