Wabwire chuffed after KCB RFC win Christie Sevens

KCB Rugby star Floyd Wabwire has hailed his team’s resilience and unity after storming to victory in the 59th edition of the Christie Sevens, where the bankers overpowered Menengai Oilers 26–7 in Sunday’s Main Cup final at the RFUEA Grounds.

“Coming to Christie Sevens we were determined to lift the trophy, and we’ve done exactly that. We approached every match like a final, and that mentality paid off. Every player understood our mission, we fought for it, and we achieved it,” said Wabwire, who was named Player of the Match, in the final.

The bankers, dominant across the National Sevens Circuit this season, set the tone early. Wabwire broke through the Oilers’ defence for the opening try, with Brian Wahinya converting for a 7–0 lead. Festus Shiasi soon crossed the line for a second, though Wahinya’s conversion drifted wide, giving KCB a 12–0 cushion at halftime.

After the restart, Wabwire dazzled with a kick-and-chase effort that Wahinya converted to extend the advantage to 19–0. The Oilers pulled one back through Samuel Mwaura, but the conversion attempt went astray. Any hopes of a comeback were dashed when KCB sealed the contest with a late try, Wahinya adding the extras for a commanding 26–7 finish.

Head of Athletic Performance Andrew Amonde praised the squad’s execution and discipline. “Congratulations to the players who came in, worked hard, and applied our game plan from the start of the tournament—and here we are,” said Amonde.

The win lifted KCB to the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings on 63 points, five clear of nearest challengers Strathmore Leos, underlining their title credentials with just two legs remaining.