Kenya Dominate East Africa Rugby Tournament With Perfect Record in Kampala

Kenya Simbas have claimed the 2026 East Africa Rugby Tournament title with a perfect record of three victories in three matches played in Kampala, Uganda. The dominant performance underlined Kenya's superiority in the region and provided valuable preparation ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup qualifiers.

The tournament opener against hosts Uganda proved the tightest contest, with Kenya prevailing through superior fitness in the final quarter. Tanzania and South Sudan were dispatched more comfortably, with Kenya's forwards establishing complete dominance at set piece time that their backs ruthlessly exploited.

Head coach praised the depth of talent available for selection, noting that several new caps acquitted themselves impressively against international opposition. A 21-year-old fly-half from Kabras Sugar was particularly outstanding, controlling the game with maturity beyond his years.

The tournament also served as an important development tool for East African rugby. The growing competitiveness of Uganda, combined with Tanzania's steady improvement, suggests the regional standard is rising. Kenya's role as the benchmark team means their continued excellence drives improvement across all participating nations.