Month: February 2016

General Stories

It’s The Bladdy Ref!

This has to be the number one excuse for a defeat, in any sport. Unlike other sports though, I feel that the man at the center of a rugby game bares the greatest responsibility and hence brunt at the end of any call they make. See unlike most sports, rugby is governed by laws, not […]

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What To Expect When Strathmore Take On Homeboyz

Mean Machine v Harlequins, Kabras Sugar v Nondies, Kenya Sharks v Top Fry Nakuru, Thika v Mwamba, Black Blad v Impala and KCB V Western Bulls. If these fixtures were up for betting on Sportspesa this weekend, I have a feeling there are a lot of people who would make some money. I don’t mean […]

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Strath To Complete Double Over DJs

Match day 13, up step the loudest, most cheerful being you will meet in Kenya rugby. Dull, boring, normal are words that do not exist when you interact with my guest. From that introduction you can already probably tell that my guest, like everything extra ordinary, comes in a small package. You will find him […]

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Watching The 2016 ‘Chums Cup’ Among Nondies Fans

I asked a Nondies supporter if he thought they would win the game before it started, He said, “ I hope we do”. After the first scrum I actually thought they might have a chance. Nondies began strongly, with the first scrum of the game being awarded to them, followed by a strong run by […]

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It Was Nothing Close To A Draw

When he gave his predictions for match day 12, Brian Malenya was certain that the encounter between Quins and Nakuru would end in a draw. There was a draw on match day 12, alright, just not at the NAC. Here are the collated match day results : Impala Saracens 50-9 Nondescripts. Nakuru 43-14 Kenya Harlequin. […]

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Nakuru Tear Apart Quins

This encounter was billed as a ‘must win game’ for hosts Nakuru RFC, who had come into the weekend sitting in 7th spot, 2 points and a slot behind the play off positions. Their opponents, the in form Quins, had only lost a single game this far. For the trip they picked one of, if […]

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The Quin In Naxvegas

Harlequins will make their way down to Nakuru early on Saturday Morning hoping to register another win after that impressive victory last weekend over Strathmore. Their back line is full of Kenya Stars; a blend of Sevens and Fifteens they are not taking any chances in Nakuru. Nakuru thumped Mean Machine last week, they have […]

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Battle of The Beauties Into Round 2

Ladies and gentlemen…boys and girls, the 2nd leg of 2016 Women 10s festival is upon us*drum rolls please*! The teams for the weekend: Mwamba Ladies, who have started off their title defence on the right note having come out tops in the 1st leg that was hosted by USIU. Mwamba come into the second leg […]

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Nakuru vs Quins To End In A Draw

For match day 12, I host a true mzae of the game, well not Tank, Osborne or Karis like old, but somewhere along those streets. He can probably sit down with the above and discuss a thing or two. Here is a brief history of the man. In the 90s when the soccer bug had […]

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Nondies To Beat KCB, Leos To Edge Quins.

You’ve probably noticed that we have a new contributor to this space, what better way to finally introduce him to you than to have him here? Simply put Barrack Bukusi is a real sucker for the game. He has been for most of his life, having been introduced to it at a very young age. […]

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