The BingwaFest 2.0 Central Region 10s is set for a thrilling climax at Kinoru Stadium as the finalists across the women’s and men’s categories have been confirmed following an action-packed knockout phase.
In the women’s bronze final scheduled for 08:45 am, Tharaka University will face Meru Rugby in a matchup between two sides that showed grit despite falling short in the semifinals.
The men’s bronze final follows at 09:15 am, pitting Meru University against Murang’a Trojans. Meru University impressed in the quarterfinals with a commanding win over MKU Titans but saw their cup ambitions halted by KEMU Pitbulls in the semifinals.
Murang’a Trojans edged past Kutus Dragons in the quarterfinals before narrowly losing to Tharaka University in a hard-fought semifinal.
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Attention will then shift to the women’s cup final at 09:45 am, where Meru University and Blad Academy will battle for the top prize. Meru University booked their place in the final after overcoming Chuka University in the quarterfinals and shutting out Tharaka University in the semifinals.
Blad Academy have taken a similarly impressive route, easing past Karatina University in the quarterfinals before dispatching Meru Rugby in the semifinals. The final sets up a compelling clash between Meru University and Blad Academy.
The day will culminate with the men’s cup final at 10:15 am as KEMU Pitbulls lock horns with Tharaka University. KEMU Pitbulls have been the standout performers of the tournament, blowing away Kiambu Rugby in the quarterfinals and comfortably seeing off Meru University in the semifinals.
Tharaka University, meanwhile, have navigated through after edging Chuka University in the quarterfinals before upsetting Murang’a Trojans in a tense semifinal.
BingwaFest 2.0 Central Region 10s
Women bronze final
Tharaka University vs Meru Rugby – 08:45 am
Men bronze final
Meru University vs Murang’a Trojans – 09:15 am
Women cup final
Meru University vs Blad Academy – 09:45 am
Men cup final
KEMU Pitbulls vs Tharaka University – 10:15 am
Challenge trophy quarterfinals
Dedan Kimathi University 0–21 Berzekers
Karatina University 21–0 Makutano Stormers
Timau Spartans 0–3 Maua Lions
Kunene Vipers 10–5 Meru Rugby
Women cup quarterfinals
Quins Panthers 0–21 Tharaka University
Blad Academy 12–0 Karatina University
Meru Rugby 27–0 Muranga Troades
Chuka University 0–5 Meru University
Men cup quarterfinals
KEMU Pitbulls 54–0 Kiambu Rugby
Murang’a Trojans 5–0 Kutus Dragons
Chuka University 7–12 Tharaka University
MKU Titans 0–17 Meru University
Challenge trophy semifinals
Berzekers 5–20 Kunene Vipers
Karatina University 32–0 Maua Lions
Men 5th place semifinals
Kiambu Rugby 0–21 MKU Titans
Kutus Dragons 0–21 Chuka University
Women 5th place semifinals
Quins Panthers 0–21 Chuka University
Karatina University 5–10 Muranga Troades
Women cup semifinals
Tharaka University 0–17 Meru University
Blad Academy 14–0 Meru Rugby
Men cup semifinals
KEMU Pitbulls 27–5 Meru University
Murang’a Trojans 5–8 Tharaka University
finals
Challenge trophy final: Kunene Vipers 5–22 Karatina University
Women 5th place final: Chuka University 0–21 Muranga Troades
Men 5th place final: MKU Titans 0–24 Chuka University
