Nyayo National Stadium will once again take centre stage in the global rugby spotlight as the SVNS 2 Nairobi leg explodes into life on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026.
The women’s draw throws up several mouth-watering clashes, with Kenya Lionesses facing a demanding pool schedule against Brazil, China, Spain, Argentina and South Africa across the two days.
SVNS 2
The Lionesses open their campaign against Brazil at 09:44 on Saturday, before testing themselves against China (12:46) and South Africa (15:48) on the same day. Sunday will see the home side return to the pitch for crucial fixtures against Argentina (11:44) and Spain (15:56).
Elsewhere, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, China and Spain will all be jostling for early momentum, with every match carrying weight in the tightly balanced women’s field.
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The men’s tournament is equally stacked, featuring Kenya, USA, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and Belgium, all chasing consistency and points on the road to promotion.
Kenya 7s begin their campaign on Saturday morning against Canada (10:50) before taking on Belgium (13:52) and Germany (16:54) later in the day. On Sunday, the hosts return for two key clashes against Uruguay (12:50) and USA (17:02) in what could be decisive fixtures.
Heavyweights USA and Canada will be tested early, while Uruguay and Germany also look to make their mark in a competitive men’s field.
All matches will be played at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.
SVNS 2 Nairobi fixtures and timings
Times in EAT
Saturday 14 February 2026
09:00 China 7s vs Argentina 7s (women)
09:22 Spain 7s vs South Africa 7s (women)
09:44 Brazil 7s vs Kenya 7s (women)
10:06 USA 7s vs Belgium 7s (men)
10:28 Uruguay 7s vs Germany 7s (men)
10:50 Kenya 7s vs Canada 7s (men)
12:02 Spain 7s vs Argentina 7s (women)
12:24 Brazil 7s vs South Africa 7s (women)
12:46 China 7s vs Kenya 7s (women)
13:08 Uruguay 7s vs USA 7s (men)
13:30 Germany 7s vs Canada 7s (men)
13:52 Kenya 7s vs Belgium 7s (men)
15:04 Brazil 7s vs Argentina 7s (women)
15:26 China 7s vs Spain 7s (women)
15:48 Kenya 7s vs South Africa 7s (women)
16:10 USA 7s vs Canada 7s (men)
16:32 Uruguay 7s vs Belgium 7s (men)
16:54 Kenya 7s vs Germany 7s (men)
Sunday 15 February 2026
11:00 China 7s vs South Africa 7s (women)
11:22 Brazil 7s vs Spain 7s (women)
11:44 Kenya 7s vs Argentina 7s (women)
12:06 Canada 7s vs Belgium 7s (men)
12:28 USA 7s vs Germany 7s (men)
12:50 Kenya 7s vs Uruguay 7s (men)
15:12 South Africa 7s vs Argentina 7s (women)
15:34 Brazil 7s vs China 7s (women)
15:56 Spain 7s vs Kenya 7s (women)
16:18 Germany 7s vs Belgium 7s (men)
16:40 Uruguay 7s vs Canada 7s (men)
17:02 Kenya 7s vs USA 7s (men)
