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Newly built Talanta Stadium to Host HSBC Sevens Division 2

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – Kenya will host the HSBC Sevens Division 2 tournament for the second consecutive year, with the global rugby event scheduled for January 23–24, 2027. The…
Newly built Talanta Stadium to Host HSBC Sevens Division 2

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – Kenya will host the HSBC Sevens Division 2 tournament for the second consecutive year, with the global rugby event scheduled for January 23–24, 2027.

The tournament will be held at the newly built Talanta International Stadium, the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) confirmed on Tuesday.

Kenya hosted the inaugural edition last year at Nyayo National Stadium.

Both the national men’s team, Shujaa, and the women’s side, Lionesses, will compete in the tournament as they seek promotion to HSBC Sevens Division 1.

ALEX ISABOKE is a seasoned multimedia journalist with an impressive track record spanning over a decade in the field of sports journalism and is currently the Sports Editor at Capital FM. Beyond his successful broadcasting and digital career, Alex has made significant contributions to the sports community, serving on multiple committees dedicated to enhancing the sports landscape. He has covered all major international sports from Olympics/Paralympics, FIFA World Cup, NBA-All Stars, World Athletics Championships, AFCON, WRC and many more.

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