Strathmore, Mwamba in big victories
Nakuru RFC’s Nelson Oyoo (with ball) supported by Leslie Ochieng gets past Impala’s Edgar Obino during their Kenya Cup match
at Impala Club on December 20, 2014. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
What you need to know:
- KCB condemn hosts Western Bulls to bitter loss at Kakamega High School
- Mwamba turned out in style, subjecting Quins to a 21-19 defeat on Friday night at the Impala Sports Club.
- Champions Nakuru also upheld their winning ways scoring five tries with two from Philip Owuor to down hosts Impala 31-13 at the same venue.
- Kabra Sugars also stayed fifth but improved their tally to 21 points after dispatching hosts Mean Machine 41-3 at the University of Nairobi grounds.
Strathmore Leos and Mwamba head to the Christmas break on a high after beating Nondescripts and Kenya Harlequin respectively in the sixth leg of the Kenya Cup rugby league.
Mwamba turned out in style, subjecting Quins to a 21-19 defeat on Friday night at the Impala Sports Club.
Backrow Tony Owuor scored a brace of tries as Strathmore Leos rolled out five tries to maul Nondies 31-0 at the Impala Sports Club on Saturday.
Flyhalf Lavin Asego converted one of the tries by second centre Greg Odhiambo and first centre Bradley Owako before slotting over three penalties to spur Mwamba to their fifth win of the season.
NAKURU BEAT IMPALA
Champions Nakuru also upheld their winning ways scoring five tries with two from Philip Owuor to down hosts Impala 31-13 at the same venue.
Other scorers for Strathmore against Nondies, who had previously lost to Quins 14-18, were winger Cyprian Kuto , Frank Wanyama and substitute Brian Nyikuli. Fly half Ken Andola made three conversions in a match that Leos led 12-0 at the drinks.
STRATHMORE UNBEATEN
The results had Strathmore retain their clean run of one point lead with their sixth consecutive bonus point victory improving their tally to 30 points,’ said Strathmore coach Mitch Ocholla.
“Everything has been good. We are enjoying good form by virtue of wining all our six outings with bonus points heading into the second phase,” said Ocholla.
“But we shall needed to change the gear in January to adjust to championship mood.” Martin Owila, Sammy Warui and David Kivuchi also scored a try apiece for Nakuru for their fifth bonus point to stay second and undefeated with 29 points.
KCB WON
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) also condemned host Western Bulls to a 31-6 defeat at Kakamega High school grounds.
The bankers also earned a bonus point to stay third with 28 points and as the only other team besides Strathmore and Nakuru yet to concede in the first phase of the league.
Kabra Sugars also stayed fifth but improved their tally to 21 points after dispatching hosts Mean Machine 41-3 at the University of Nairobi grounds.
Homeboyz were big winners as they recovered from Mwamba’s 10-20 defeat to crush Catholic Universoty Monks 76-5 at the University of Nairobi grounds.
COLLATED RESULTS
Mwamba 21, Quins 19; Impala13, Nakuru 31; Nondies 0, Strathmore 31; Western Bulls 6, KCB 31; Machine 3, Kabras 41; Homeboyz 76, Catholic 5; Mombasa 13, Blak Blad 31.
