Nairobi will once again take centre stage on the global rugby map when the HSBC Sevens Division Two series rolls into the capital on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with a packed opening-day schedule for both the men’s and women’s competitions.
With promotion and pride on the line, fans at Nyayo are in for a long, action-filled day featuring some of the most competitive nations in the second tier of the World Rugby Sevens circuit.
Lionesses face tough early tests
Kenya Lionesses will be under the spotlight in the women’s competition as they begin their campaign against Brazil at 9:44am, a fixture expected to test their defensive organisation and tempo early in the day.
The Lionesses will then take on China at 12:46pm before wrapping up their opening-day assignments with a high-stakes clash against South Africa at 3:48pm, a match likely to have a big say in the standings heading into Sunday.
Elsewhere in the women’s pool action, China face Argentina in the curtain-raiser at 9:00am, followed by Spain versus South Africa. Brazil and Argentina, as well as China and Spain, will also square off later in the afternoon as teams look to gain early momentum.
Shujaa headline men’s fixtures
In the men’s competition, Shujaa will enjoy home support as they launch their campaign against Canada at 10:50am, a fixture that could set the tone for their push for promotion.
Kenya will then face Belgium at 1:52pm before closing out the day against Germany at 4:54pm, a physically demanding encounter expected to draw a strong crowd under the Nairobi sun.
The men’s fixtures also feature mouthwatering contests among USA, Uruguay, Germany and Belgium, with the Americans facing Belgium in the opener before later clashes against Uruguay and Canada.
The Nairobi leg forms a crucial part of the HSBC Sevens Division Two series, where teams are battling not just for silverware, but for a chance to climb closer to the top tier of world sevens rugby.
HSBC Sevens Division Two Nairobi Leg
Saturday, 14th February 2026
Women’s Fixtures
0900HRS | China vs Argentina
0922HRS | Spain vs South Africa
0944HRS | Brazil vs Kenya
1202HRS | Spain vs Argentina
1224HRS | Brazil vs South Africa
1246HRS | China vs Kenya
1504HRS | Brazil vs Argentina
1526HRS | China vs Spain
1548HRS | Kenya vs South Africa
Men’s Fixtures
1006HRS | USA vs Belgium
1028HRS | Uruguay vs Germany
1050HRS | Kenya vs Canada
1308HRS | Uruguay vs USA
1330HRS | Germany vs Canada
1352HRS | Kenya vs Belgium
1610HRS | USA vs Canada
1632HRS | Uruguay vs Belgium
1654HRS | Kenya vs Germany
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