The Cup semis set to kick off at 2:20 PM will see KCB Rugby tackle Daystar Falcons. This will be KCB Rugby’s fourth semi-final appearance in the five outings.
Kabras RFC and Menengai Oilers will battle 20 minutes later in the Rai Derby as the Sugarmen chase their fourth final appearance this season, having not faltered at semis this season. For Menengai Oilers this their fourth consecutive semi-final appearance this season.
KCB Rugby secured a 12-0 victory over Kenya Harlequin in a dominant defensive display.
Nygel Amaitsa opened the scoring for KCB with a try, although the conversion was missed, giving his side an early 5-0 lead.
George Ooro then capitalised on a loose ball to cross under the posts. The successful conversion extended KCB’s advantage to 12-0 at the break.
KCB remained solid defensively in the second half, denying Harlequin any opportunity to get on the scoreboard as they held on for a 12-0 victory at the final whistle.
Daystar Falcons held off a strong Nondescripts RFC challenge to secure a narrow 17-15 victory.
Patrick Odongo opened the scoring for Daystar after crossing on the blind side. The conversion was missed as Falcons took an early 5-0 lead.
Ronny Omondi responded for Nondescripts with a try to level the scores at 5-5.
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Daystar restored their lead with a second try before Daniel Okito brought Nondescripts level at 10-10 before half-time.
Okito completed his brace after the restart to put Nondescripts ahead 15-10, although the conversion was missed.
Daystar responded through Clinton Amukwachi, whose try, followed by a successful conversion, gave Falcons a narrow 17-15 lead.
Nondescripts pushed for a late comeback, but Daystar held firm to secure the win.
Menengai Oilers staged a comeback to defeat Blak Blad 19-5.
Adrian Kwesa opened the scoring for Blak Blad with an unconverted try, giving them an early 5-0 lead.
Menengai Oilers responded through Bildad Ogeta, with Gracious Owino adding the conversion to put Oilers ahead 7-5.
Alvin Khavoli then added Oilers’ second try to extend their advantage to 12-5.
Owino later crossed the whitewash and successfully converted his own try to complete the scoring at 19-5.
Kabras RFC secured a 22-12 victory over Mwamba RFC in a competitive encounter.
Eugen Ojiambo opened the scoring for Mwamba with a converted try to give them a 7-0 lead.
Kabras responded through Griffin Chao, who crossed for an unconverted try to reduce the deficit to 7-5.
Rayvon Ambale then put Kabras ahead after receiving an offload from Brian Mutua, making it 10-7.
Mwamba responded with their second try to regain the lead at 12-10.
Kabras immediately hit back through Kevin Wekesa to take a narrow 15-12 advantage.
Brian Tanga then crossed for Kabras, with Ambale converting to seal a 22-12 victory.
