Zimbabwe's Cheetahs Stun Kenya to Clinch Africa Sevens Title
The Zimbabwe national Sevens rugby team overcame a combination of poor preparation and the absence of some key players to win the Africa Men's Sevens title in a tough final against the continental heavyweights Kenya at the Jemmal Stadium in Monatsir, Tunisia.
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Zimbabwe:
Cheetahs Crowned African Champs
The Herald, 15 October 2018
Zimbabwe coach Gilbert Nyamutsamba was left purring yesterday after his Cheetahs defied odds and fought their way to be crowned the 2018 Africa Cup Sevens rugby champions in… Read more »
Zimbabwe Sevens fans.
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Africa:
Cheetahs Stun Kenya to Win Sevens Title
New Zimbabwe, 14 October 2018
Zimbabwe's Sevens rugby team upstaged pre-tournament favourites Kenya 17-5 in the final of the Africa Men's Sevens to be crowned new continental champions in Monastir, Tunisia on… Read more »
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Africa:
High-Flying Kenya Face Zambia in Quarters
Nation, 13 October 2018
Kenya Sevens crushed Botswana 49-0 and Morocco 41-0 to reach Rugby Africa Sevens Cup quarterfinals of the tournament going on in Monastir, Tunisia. Read more »
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Africa:
Botswana Test for Kenya Sevens As Simiyu Bows Out
Nation, 12 October 2018
Outgoing Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent "Namcos" Simiyu will be hoping to sign off in style by recapturing Rugby Africa Sevens Cup title as the tournament starts on Saturday in… Read more »
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Kenya:
Coach Murunga Aims High With Kenya 7s As He Takes Over
Nation, 6 October 2018
The new head coach of Kenya Sevens rugby team, Paul "Pau" Murunga, has declared that he is ready to take the team to new heights in the shorter version of the game. Read more »
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Kenya:
Murunga Appointed Kenya Sevens Head Coach
Capital FM, 5 October 2018
Paul Murunga of Homeboyz RFC was on Friday appointed the Kenya Sevens head coach on a one-year contract ahead of the 2018/19 season, replacing Innocent Simiyu, the Kenya Rugby… Read more »
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Africa:
Simiyu to Coach Kenya At Africa Cup Sevens
Nation, 29 September 2018
Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent "Namcos" Simiyu will handle the team in the Africa Cup Sevens due October 13-14 in Tunis, Tunisia. Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
National Coach Eyes Sevens Title
The Herald, 15 March 2017
ZIMBABWE national sevens rugby team coach Gilbert Nyamutsamba is targeting winning the inaugural edition of the Kwese Sports Victoria Falls Sevens at Victoria Falls Primary School… Read more »
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The Kenya Rugby Union sacked Innocent Simiyu following a dispute over a sponsorship deal with Brand Kenya. The Shujaa players covered the Brand Kenya logo during the Paris Sevens ... Read more »
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The tourism ministry has announced the cancellation of the U.S.$200,000 sponsorship to the national rugby sevens team after players masked off the 'Make it Kenya' logo from the ... Read more »