Safari 7s Return: Africa’s Premier Rugby Tournament Set for November 9th

By Peter Mwaura

The 22^nd edition of the Safari sevens rugby tournament will be played at the R.F.U.E.A Grounds from 9^th to 11^th November 2018.

The 7s Tournament Makes a Comeback After Missing Out In 2017

The Tournament Return this Year after missing out in 2017 to pave way for the general elections. The tournament will also make a comeback to its traditional venue the R.F.U.E.A grounds after being played for seven years at the Kasarani and Nyayo stadium.

“The Safari Sevens returns to its spiritual home after an eight year hiatus that saw the tournament played at the Nyayo and Kasarani Stadiums in the intervening years from 2011 to 2016. Last year’s event couldn’t take off due to the prevailing political climate in the country. The return of the tournament to the RFUEA Ground is one that is bound to trigger nostalgia, an electric atmosphere both on and off the pitch, something to look forward to.” Sylvia Kamau, the Kenya Rugby Union’s acting CEO

Namibia, Wales, Ireland, Spain, Western Province, Portugal and Uganda are some of the national teams and selected clubs who have been invited to grace this year’s tournament..

Kenya 7s are the Safari 7s defending champions courtesy of their win in 2016 where they beat Samurai 38-21 at the Kasarani Stadium.

Safari Sevens Roll of Honor