Kenyan rugby heavyweights Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers and Nondescripts booked their places in the Enterprise Cup semi-finals on Saturday, March 21, 2026, while KCB Rugby suffered a narrow and costly exit in Uganda.

Defending champions Kabras underlined their title credentials with a commanding 61-19 victory over Uganda's Heathens at Wankulukuku Stadium. The sugarmillers from Kakamega County, who are chasing a fifth consecutive Enterprise Cup crown, were dominant from the outset, racing to a 30-6 halftime lead before piling on the points in the second half. Coach Carlos Katywa’s side, fresh from finishing the Kenya Cup regular season with 11 straight wins, showcased their attacking depth and defensive discipline in equal measure, reinforcing their status as tournament favourites.

However, it was heartbreak for fellow Kenyan side KCB Rugby at the same venue. The bankers fell 11-10 to Uganda’s Pirates in a tightly contested quarter-final. Coached by Andrew Amonde, KCB Rugby struggled to find rhythm in the opening half and trailed 6-0 at the break. Despite a spirited second-half fightback, they were unable to overturn the deficit, with Pirates holding firm to secure a famous upset and eliminate the former Kenyan champions.

In Nakuru, Menengai Oilers delivered one of the most emphatic performances of the round, sinking Uganda’s Buffaloes in a one-sided encounter. The Oilers ran riot to underline their growing stature in regional rugby, comfortably advancing to the last four with a dominant display.

Record Enterprise Cup holders Nondescripts also progressed, defeating Uganda’s KCB KOBS 29-13 in a composed performance. Their experience in knockout rugby proved decisive as they controlled proceedings and kept their semi-final ambitions firmly on track.

Meanwhile, Kenya’s women’s sevens team, the Lionesses, endured a disappointing start at the HSBC SVNS2 leg in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Lionesses fell 14-5 to China in their opening match. Under coach Simon Odongo, Kenya had taken a 5-0 lead early in the second half, raising hopes of a strong start. However, China responded with two converted tries to turn the match around.

The defeat deals a blow to Kenya’s push for a top-four finish in the three-leg series, which includes stops in Nairobi, Montevideo and Sao Paulo.