The stage is set for the 59th edition of the Christie Sevens, which will be hosted by Kenya Harlequin at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on 16–17 August. 

Serving as the third leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, the tournament promises two days of high-intensity rugby and vibrant off-pitch entertainment as teams battle for crucial points in the overall standings.

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According to the draw conducted during the Prinsloo 7s, Strathmore Leos headline Pool A alongside hosts Kenya Harlequin, Zetech Oaks, and MSC Rugby.

Pool B features Catholic Monks, Nakuru RFC, Impala RFC, and MMUST, while Menengai Oilers will square off against defending champions Kabras Sugar in a blockbuster Pool C that also includes Daystar Falcons and Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select.

Pool D pits KCB Rugby against Mwamba RFC, Nondescripts, and varsity side KU Blak Blad.

Division Two will feature 20 teams split into five pools of four, with slots allocated to affiliate clubs (six), Nairobi Region (five), performance-based entries (four), and other regions (five).

Pool A: Kisumu RFC, Kisii Polytechnic, JKUAT Cougars, Masaku Rugby

Pool B: Homeboyz RFC, Kabarak University, TUM Marines, Stormers RFC

Pool C: AP Warriors, Stallions Rugby, Sigalagala Polytechnic, Cooperative University

Pool D: Embu RFC, Kiambu Rugby, Northern Suburbs, Eagles Rugby

Pool E: South Coast Pirates, Ngong Warriors, NYS Spades, Rongai Morans

The women’s competition will be played across two tiers.

Tier One – Pool A: Mwamba RFC, Kenya Harlequin, Northern Suburbs, Impala RFC Tier Two – Pool B: NYS Ladies, Ruck It Rugby, Meru Ladies, Rongo University

Both tiers will see three pool matches before moving into semi-finals and finals to determine the champions in each category.