Month: May 2015
Simbas Take On The Os Lobos
The last time we hosted European opposition in a test match, Moi had a full head of hair and probably full set of teeth too. Uhuru was barely a year old (Both the person and the state of the nation). We had the senior Kenyatta and Odinga running things, by this time they were best […]
Read More...5 Questions For Mike Friday
Its the one name that can’t go unmentioned during a rugby 7s weekend, Mike Friday, former Kenya Sevens, now USA 7s head coach. Nicknamed “Otoyo” or “Geezer” his affection for the Kenya 7s team is eminent in his vocal comments when the team plays. I caught up with the man Mike Friday, a few weeks […]
Read More...Hii Rugby Si Ya Mama Yako Bwana
I should have settled for a far more subtle headline, but hey this one fits perfectly, trust me. Take it with the pinch of salt and bout of laughter that was intended. This is to the true rugby fan, mzito wa ruji. Your love for this sport has never been in question. Your family consider […]
Read More...Bigger and Better – Willy Ambaka
Its his day off and sleeping is all he can think of. William Ambaka a.k.a Kenyan ‘Lomu’ needs no introduction to the Kenya Rugby fraternity. The former Kenya Harlequins winger has cut out a niche for himself in the rugby circles, but he admits his journey is far from over. His passion for rugby […]
Read More...All We Have In Glasgow, Is Hope
As soon as I saw the pools for the Glasgow leg, like most of you, I had very little hope if any. With the action just days away, that hope hasn’t grown much. Basically the build up to Glasgow has been a constant battle for me between my brain and heart. My brain on one […]
Read More...Kulabu Take The Lead In Women’s League
The second round of the Kenya Rugby Union Women’s League was held last weekend at the KCB Ruaraka grounds with Mwamba ladies taking the top spot after beating KCB in a tight battle. Four teams participated in the round robin tournament, Mwamba, KCB, Kenya Harlequins Queens and Nakuru. USIU failed to attend the tournament sighting […]
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