Nationwide Set for Finals

Nationwide Rugby League Gears Up for Finals Weekend with Confirmed Times and Venues!

The Nationwide Rugby League is set to culminate in a thrilling finals weekend on April 6th, 2024, with teams across various regions vying for championship glory. Here’s a breakdown of the confirmed times and venues for these exciting matches:

Nairobi Heats Up with Finals and Playoff

• Nairobi Finals: Nairobi Stallions face off against AP Warriors at 3:00 PM at Kabete Polytechnic.
• 3rd & 4th Playoff: KCA University battles Makueni at 3:00 PM at the KCA University Grounds.

Central Region Crowns its Champion

• Central Finals: Zetech Oaks take on MKU Thika at 3:00 PM at Zetech University Grounds, Mang’u Campus.
• 3rd & 4th Playoff: Kenya Prisons lock horns with Chuka University at 3:00 PM at Prisons College, Ruiru.

Western Region Witnesses Championship Showdown

• Western Finals: Sigalagala National Polytechnic squares off against Kisii RFC at 3:00 PM at Sigalagala National Polytechnic Grounds.
• 3rd & 4th Playoff: Shamberere Institute goes up against Maseno University at 3:00 PM at Shamberere Institute Grounds.

Rift Valley Seeks its Champion

• Rift Valley Finals: Project 61 clashes with Moi University at 3:00 PM at Eldoret Polytechnic.
• 3rd & 4th Playoff: Egerton Wasps take on Kitale Polytechnic at 3:00 PM at Egerton Pavilion, Njoro.

Coast Region Awaits its Champion (Venue TBC)

• Coast Finals: TUM Marines battle Kilifi Rugby Club at 3:00 PM (venue to be confirmed).
• 3rd & 4th Playoff: KCNP faces off against NYS Eagles at 3:00 PM (venue to be confirmed).

The Path to Championship Glory

For teams aspiring to reach the Championship level, the qualification pathway is as follows:

• Pot 1 vs. Pot 4: This bracket pits the top seeds (Pot 1) against the lowest seeds (Pot 4) in a series of pre-quarterfinal matches.
• Pot 2 vs. Pot 3: Similar to Pot 1 vs Pot 4, this bracket sees teams from the middle seeds (Pot 2 and Pot 3) compete in pre-quarterfinals.
• Winners from each pre-quarterfinal match then progress to the knockout stages, ultimately leading to the Championship finals.

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS PATHWAY

POT 1 vs POT 4

• • • • • • • • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                   Coast 1 vs Rift Valley 3
              • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                   Central 1 vs Coast 3
              • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                   Rift Valley 1 vs Central 3
              • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                   Rift Valley 2 vs Best Loser 3rd & 4th

POT 2 vs POT 3

• • • • • • • • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                 Western 1 vs Central 2
              • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                 Nairobi 1 vs Western 2
              • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                 Nairobi 3 vs Western 3
              • 2023 – 24 CQ PRE QTRS                 Nairobi 2 vs Coast 2

Mark Your Calendars for a Weekend of Rugby Action!

With confirmed venues and timings for all the Nationwide Rugby League finals , fans can now plan their weekend to witness some exciting local rugby action. Whether you support your local team in Nairobi, cheer on the contenders in the Central or Western regions, or are curious to see who reigns supreme in the Rift Valley or Coast, this weekend promises a thrilling culmination to the Nationwide Rugby League season!