Kenya national rugby league team explained

Kenya national rugby league team should not be confused with Kenya national rugby union team.

Kenya
Nickname:Kenyan Eagles
Governing Body:Kenya Rugby League
Region:Middle East-Africa
Coach:John Mbai
Captain:Dominic Mose
Rlif Rank:26
First International: 34–24
(Watamu, Kenya; 25 March 2014)
Largest Win: 0–16
(University of Ghana stadium, Ghana; 1 October 2022)
Largest Loss: 82–2
(Grizzles Rugby Park, South Africa; 11 November 2023)
World Cup Apps:0

The Kenya national rugby league team represent Kenya in the sport of rugby league football.

History

They made their international rugby league debut against Italy where Kenya defeated them 34-24 in front of over 5000 fans at a local primary school in Watamu.[1] The team was hastily formed from selection of local rugby union players. They were introduced to the rules and regulations in rugby league for merely one week before the match.[2]

Debut Squad[3]
  1. Allan Limo
  2. Simon Kisaka
  3. Mike Shibudu
  4. Nelman Likami
  5. Collins Ochieng
  6. Mackenzie Silla
  7. Kevin Macharia
  8. Bob Mutwiri
  9. Jeremy Chimwani
  10. Allan Omuka
  11. Dominic Mose
  12. Dennis Oyombe
  13. Hyke Otieno
  14. Sora Hassan

In December 2023, Kenya hosted France in a two match test series, marking Kenya's first matches against an affiliate member nation.[4]

Competitive Record

Team First Played Played Win Draw Loss % Last meeting
2022 1 1 0 0 100% 2022
2023 2 0 0 2 0% 2023
2022 1 0 0 1 0% 2022
2014 1 1 0 0 100% 2014
2023 2 0 0 2 0% 2023
2023 0 0 0 0 0% 2023
Total2014720530%2023

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Rugby league is a big hit in Kenya. LOVE RUGBY LEAGUE. 2014-03-26. 2015-08-29.
  2. Web site: Finally, time ripe for rugby league . Ayodi. Ayumba. Daily Nation. 2020-06-20. 2020-08-08.
  3. Web site: The Standard - Kenya & World News | Latest and Breaking news .
  4. Web site: Kenya to host France in two ground breaking internationals .