KCB lead Kabras by six points ahead of the final leg of Kenya’s 7s circuit in Nairobi, according to Eastleigh Voice. KCB have won three of the five legs so far—the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru, Kabeberi 7s in Nairobi and Embu leg—while Kabras took the Dala 7s in Kisumu and Driftwood 7s in Mombasa, setting up a decisive title contest in the capital.

Nigeria's national rugby sevens team, the Stallions, has been drawn to face Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Morocco in the African qualifiers for the 2027 World Rugby SVNS 3 circuit. The qualifying tournament is set to take place in Uganda, where the Nigerian side will compete against the three other nations for a place in the global rugby sevens series, according to Punch.

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi and Tobi Amusan led a strong showing by African athletes at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with competitors from Nigeria, Botswana, Kenya, and Ghana delivering impressive performances. Ajayi notably secured victory in the men’s event, highlighting the talent present among the African contingent during the competition.

CECAFA has announced that 12 teams, including Tanzanian club Simba and Uganda's Vipers, will participate in this year's CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Simba, a record six-time winner of the tournament, is returning after a seven-year absence.

Uganda is stepping up preparations to host World Rugby Sevens qualifiers, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The tournament carries significant stakes for participating teams, as the winner of the qualifier will automatically secure a place in the 2027 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The report indicates that organisational efforts are underway ahead of the event, which is expected to draw regional rugby nations competing for the coveted series spot.

South Africa showcased their strength by defeating England decisively at Ellis Park during the inaugural round of the Nations Championship, scoring seven tries in the match. This victory highlights South Africa's continued dominance in international rugby.