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KCB Rugby delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, February 8, 2025, thrashing Catholic Monks 86-7 in an Enterprise Cup quarterfinal clash at the KCB Sports Club. The emphatic victory secured their place in the semifinals, where they will face defending champions Kabras RFC.

KCB’s Early Dominance

The bankers wasted no time asserting their authority, with Michael Wanjala opening the scoring in the fourth minute. Austine Sikutwa converted, handing the hosts an early 7-0 lead. Captain Jacob Ojee extended the advantage three minutes later with another try, though the conversion attempt was unsuccessful.

Catholic Monks briefly fought back when Philip Walukana powered over for a try, which Victor Reins converted, reducing the deficit to 12-7. However, KCB responded almost immediately as Fidel Maina crossed the line, with Sikutwa adding the extras to make it 19-7.

KCB’s relentless attack continued, with young sensation Andycole Omolo and Ojee adding unconverted tries. Omolo struck again before halftime, giving the hosts a commanding 34-7 lead at the break.

Second-Half Onslaught

The floodgates remained open in the second half, as KCB dismantled the Monks’ defense with a series of unanswered tries. Felix Ojow and Isaac Njoroge crossed over, with Sikutwa converting Njoroge’s effort to extend the margin to 46-7.

Tyson Maina, Ojee, Manasseh Oduor, and another from Maina piled on the misery for the Monks. Levy Amunga sealed the statement win with a series of successful conversions, rounding off the 86-7 demolition.

Road to the Semifinals

With the victory, KCB sets up a thrilling semifinal showdown against Kabras RFC on March 15, 2025. Kabras advanced after a commanding 43-20 win over Kenya Harlequin at the Kakamega Showground.

In the other semifinal, Menengai Oilers will take on Nondescript RFC. The Oilers progressed after receiving a walkover against Homeboyz, while Nondies advanced after South Coast Pirates forfeited their quarterfinal fixture.

The Enterprise Cup semifinals will take place on March 15, with the final scheduled for April 19, 2025.

Enterprise Cup Quarterfinal Results:

• Kabras RFC 43-20 Kenya Harlequin
• KCB Rugby 86-7 Catholic Monks
• Menengai Oilers 28-0 Homeboyz (walkover)
• Nondescript RFC 28-0 South Coast Pirates (walkover)

Enterprise Cup Semifinal Pairings:

• Menengai Oilers vs Nondescript RFC
• KCB Rugby vs Kabras RFC