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Belgium rugby coach dies at Safari Sevens in Nairobi

Safari Sevens

Safari Sevens rugby tournament team captains pose for a group photo with the tournament trophy in Nairobi on October 9, 2025.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

By  Ayumba Ayodi

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • KRU chairperson Harriet Okach said they had to withhold making the announcement until his family in South Africa was informed.
  • KRU said the former Wales head coach’s passion, professionalism, and dedication to the game will be fondly remembered by all.

Belgium women’s rugby sevens coach Warren Abrahams died at the Safari Sevens in Nairobi on Friday, Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) announced on Sunday.

The 43-year-old Abraham, a South African, collapsed at Nyayo Stadium and was attended to by medical personal before being rushed to a city hospital.

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