Kisii School and Upper Hill School are set to clash in the final of the KSSSA National 15s Rugby after edging past their opponents in tightly contested semi-finals played at Kisumu Polytechnic on Friday.
Upper Hill booked their place in the final following a dramatic 12-11 victory over Kakamega School in the first semi-final. Kakamega made a bright start, slotting in a penalty before crossing over for an unconverted try to take an 8-0 lead.
The Nairobi-based side responded strongly, scoring a converted try to reduce the deficit to a single point heading into the break. In the second half, Kakamega extended their lead with a penalty to make it 11-7.
However, after sustained pressure and disciplined defence, Upper Hill found a late breakthrough, scoring a last-minute try to snatch a 12-11 win and seal their place in the final.
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In the second semi-final, Kisii School saw off St Mary’s School Yala 13-3 in a revenge mission after their loss in the Nyanza Region final. Kisii led 3-0 at halftime before turning on the style in the second half, adding 10 more points to secure victory.
The win sees Kisii School reach back-to-back finals as they continue their hunt for a maiden KSSSA National 15s title.
KSSSA National 15s Rugby Match Schedule
Day 4 – Friday, 10th April morning
Semi-finals
Upper Hill School 12-11 Kakamega School
Kisii School 13-3 St Mary’s School Yala
Day 5 – Saturday, 11th April
Third place match
Kakamega vs St Mary’s Yala
Final – Upper Hill School vs Kisii School
KSSSA National Schools’ 15s rugby
Pool A Results
Day 1
- All Saints 8–10 St. Mary’s School, Yala
- Upper Hill School 26–0 Kwale High School
Day 2
- Kwale High School 12–13 All Saints
- Upper Hill School 17–10 St. Mary’s School, Yala
Day 3
- All Saints 19–33 Upper Hill School
- Kwale High School 10–39 St. Mary’s School, Yala
Pool B Results
Day 1
- Menengai High School 46–5 Mang’u High School
- Kisii School 16–14 Kakamega School
Day 2
- Kakamega School 33–14 Menengai High School
- Kisii School 17–6 Mang’u High School
Day 3
- Kakamega School 59–3 Mang’u High School
- Kisii School 6–3 Menengai High School
