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Shujaa finish third in Uruguay but top Challenger Series table

Kenya Shujaa's Patrick Odongo charges for the try line

Kenya Shujaa's Patrick Odongo charges for the try line during their Safari Sevens Rugby tournament match against South Africa All Stars at RFUEA grounds on November 18, 2023. 

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Kenya, winners of the first leg in Dubai in January, destroyed Chile 31-12 in the third place play-off to collect 16 points for their tally of 36 points
  • Uruguay,  who had finished third in the first leg in Dubai, moved one place to second while Chile dropped one place to third with 32 points after they took 14 points from Uruguay leg
  • Shujaa dropped to the third place play-off after a stunning 21-14 defeat at the hands of Hong Kong China in the semi-final

Kenya Sevens stayed at the top of the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series despite finishing third in the second leg that ended on Sunday at Charrua Stadium, Montevideo, Uruguay. 

Kenya, winners of the first leg in Dubai in January, destroyed Chile 31-12 in the third place play-off to collect 16 points for their tally of 36 points.