The Western Region Schools Rugby 15s got off to a competitive start with a mix of dominant wins, tight contests, and early statements from title contenders as teams eye knock slots.
Kakamega and Senende are the only teams with a 100 percent record after Day 1. Kakamega opened with a 12-00 win over Butula before edging Bokoli 13-03 in a disciplined performance that underlined their title credentials. Senende, on the other hand, registered back-to-back narrow wins, beating Butula 07-03 and Bokoli 06-03 to remain unbeaten.
National Champions Vihiga are also yet to lose, though not perfect, having settled for a 14-14 draw with Bungoma before bouncing back emphatically with a 31-00 win over Amukura. Bungoma remain unbeaten as well, courtesy of the draw against Vihiga and a solid 12-00 win over St. Peters.
St. Peters sit on mixed fortunes with a win (12-03 vs Amukura) and a loss (00-12 vs Bungoma), while Butula and Bokoli are still searching for their first victories after suffering two defeats each. Amukura also remain winless, having lost both their matches without scoring.
All eyes now shift to the key Day 2 fixtures, where Vihiga face St. Peters and Senende take on Kakamega in what could be a decisive clash for pool supremacy.
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In the girls’ category, dominance has been clearer with several teams maintaining perfect starts.
Mwira, Kimobo, Mbakalo, and Madira all boast a 100 percent record after Day 1. Mwira were particularly impressive, hammering Tigoi 29-00 before seeing off Kaimosi 15-00. Kimobo secured two hard-fought wins against Kaimosi (07-00) and Tigoi (05-03), while Mbakalo ran riot against Busiada (44-00) and followed up with a 15-00 win over Mukumu.
Madira also made a strong statement with a 22-00 victory over Mukumu, and were set to complete their second fixture against Busiada.
Tigoi, Kaimosi, Mukumu, and Busiada are yet to register a win, leaving them with everything to play for heading into Day 2.
The standout fixture in the girls’ division will see unbeaten sides Mwira and Kimobo clash, while Mbakalo take on Madira in another high-stakes encounter that could shape the path to the nationals.
Western Region Schools Rugby 15s
Boys
Day 1
1. Vihiga 14-14 Bungoma
2. St. Peters 12-03 Amukura
3. Kakamega 12-00 Butula
4. Vihiga 31-00 Amukura
5. Senende 07-03 Butula
6. Kakamega 13-03 Bokoli
7. Senende 06-03 Bokoli
8. St. Peters 00-12 Bungoma
Day 2.
9. Vihiga vs St. Peters
10. Bungoma vs Amukura
11. Senende vs Kakamega
12. Bokoli vs Butula
Girls
1. Mwira 29-00 Tigoi
2. Kimobo 07-00 Kaimosi
3. Mbakalo 44-00 Busiada
4. Kimobo 05-03 Tigoi
5. Mwira 15-00 Kaimosi
6. Madira 22-00 Mukumu
7. Mbakalo 15-00 Mukumu
8. Busiada Madira
Day 2
8. Mwira vs Kimobo
9. Tigoi vs Kaimosi
10. Madira vs Mbakalo
11. Mukumu vs Busiada
