Kenya Sevens are back on the global stage, stepping into the HSBC SVNS World Championship set to kick off from April 17 to 19 in Hong Kong. The tournament, to be hosted at Kai Tak Sports Park, marks Shujaa’s long-awaited return to top-level sevens competition after an impressive rise through HSBC SVNS 2.
Their journey to this stage has been built on consistency and growth. A strong showing across the three legs saw Kenya finish second overall, earning promotion and another shot at competing with the world’s elite. Now, the challenge shifts from qualification to survival and ambition, with a top eight finish across the series required to secure a place in the top tier next season.
The Hong Kong leg presents an immediate test. Kenya have been drawn in Pool C alongside Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, a group that will demand precision, discipline, and composure in every match. It is the kind of stage where margins are thin and any lapse in concentration is quickly punished.
Shujaa will open their campaign on Friday, April 17 with a clash against Australia at 12:56 PM, before facing New Zealand later in the day at 3:47 PM. The pool phase concludes on Saturday morning with a crucial fixture against the United States at 8:24 AM, a match that could prove decisive in determining their path into the knockout rounds.
Beyond the group stage, the competition intensifies with semifinals scheduled for Saturday, before the playoffs and finals take center stage on Sunday. For Kenya, each match represents more than just a result, it is an opportunity to reassert themselves among rugby sevens’ elite nations.
With confidence gained from their recent success and a squad that has shown both depth and attacking threat, Shujaa head into Hong Kong determined to compete, prove their quality, and take a decisive step toward reclaiming their place in HSBC SVNS 1.
Kenya Sevens Schedule – Hong Kong SVNS World Championship
Friday 17 April
Kenya vs Australia – 12:56 PM
Kenya vs New Zealand – 3:47 PM
Saturday 18 April
Kenya vs USA – 8:24 AM
Semifinals
Sunday 19 April
Playoffs and Finals
