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Managed by @OfficialKRU , this is the official Twitter handle of the Kenya Lionesses - The Kenya Women's National Rugby Team
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That L 😭.
We will be back stronger and better. Thank you for all the support you've given us and most especially, this weekend❤😊😊
#Lionesses
#HK7s
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Back Home!
Thankful to everyone who's supported us this far.
We are going to
#Tokyo2020
Olympics!
#TheLionesses
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Jersey presentation ✔️
All set ahead of tomorrow's
#Olympics
matches.
Kick off: 5;30am vs
@BlackFerns
#HowWeSevens
#Rugby
#Ken
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We did well 👏👏👏
Now for some Rest and Recovery before we play Colombia on Wednesday next week.
We see and appreciate your support. Asanteni sana 💪❤️
#Lionesses
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Earlier today on our way to the
#Olympics
#OpeningCeremony
Let's go all out
#TeamKenya
🙌🙌
#HowWeSevens
📸:
@OlympicsKe
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We observed a minute of silence this morning in honour of our departed coach
@benayimba
. He was a true servant of the game and a fantastic coach to all his players. Rest in peace Coach Benja.
#RipBenja
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Congratulations to this lovely Lioness, Vicky Gichure who graduated yesterday from
@USIUAfrica
with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology.
We are super proud of you Vicky!
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Today's scorecard:
W- Lionesses 24 - Uganda 0
W- Lionesses 36 - Hong Kong 5
W- Lionesses 20 - PNG 10
💯 proud of our performance. Now for some rest and recovery before getting into Day 2!
#HK7s
Qualifiers.
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Day two scorecard so far... 🥳🥳
Our next matches are at 5:30pm and 6:30pm vs
@TUNISIARUGBY
and Madagascar Rugby respectively.
#Kenyalionesses
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From our Olympians: We would like to wish the great
@EliudKipchoge
the very best in his quest to make history in the
#INEOS159
Challenge in Vienna Austria.
#NoHumanIsLimited
#TheLionesses
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Our very able Captain Peruce Muyuka speaking earlier today at the
@RugbyAfrique
Captain's photoshoot in Uganda.
Our match kicks off tomorrow at 4:00pm.
📸:
@UgandaRugby
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Match Day 23 is set for the action tomorrow against
@fecorugby
🙌🙌
The match will be live here:
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Yesterday, we lost 15-16 to
@fecorugby
.
In the words of Director
@alelamukoko
, "We did what we could and now, let's build on this and map out what we want to achieve come 2025. Like any Lioness in a pack, we take care of each other and draw strength from each other." 💪💪
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FT scores
#Lionesses
24 - Uganda 0
First
#HK7s
Qualifiers win in the bag! 💃💃💃
Next match is at 8:40am against Hong Kong.
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AFRICA WOMEN'S SEVENS - Day one saw the lioness finish at the top without conceding a try.
M4: Kenya 🇰🇪 41 - 0 ️️🇸🇳 Senega️️l
M7: Kenya 🇰🇪 42 - 0 🇲🇬 Madagascar
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Here's the
#KenyaLionesses
squad to the
#Tokyo2020
Olympics
1. Philadelphia Orlando
2. Sheila Chajira
3. Cynthia Camilla
4. Grace Adhiambo
#HowWeSevens
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Women’s rugby is one of sport’s great success stories, experiencing unprecedented growth around the world.
#TryAndStopUs
#WomenInRugby
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Here's the newest
#Lionesses
Rookie in town! Ms. Vivian Akumu of
@NakuruRFC
. She's been a force to reckon with at the
#KRUWomensFestivals
over the years and we can't wait to see her in action in Hong Kong.
Photos:
@chichionchiri
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Match Day | We face the
@WomenBoks
this afternoon at 4:00pm EAT. Here's how we line up lead by Captain Joy and Vice Captain Staycy.
#KenyaLionesses
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We are the runners up in the
#SoyaAwards
Women Sports Team of the Year Category.
Proud of us!
#Lionesses
#SafaricomeSoyaAt15
#SOYA2018inMombasa
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The lineout master himself
@oliverKizito
taking us through today's lineouts session 🙌💪
Five days to the RWC Repechage Qualifier against
@fecorugby
here in Nairobi, Kenya.
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We play Argentina in the first Cup Quarterfinal tomorrow morning at 5:00am EAT.
#Lionesses
#HK7s
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Oh Captain our beautiful Captain 😍😍
#YouAreTheReason
🇰🇪
#KenyaLionesses
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Congratulations
@StrikersMalkia
👏👏
Now let's make our Country proud at the
#TokyoOlympics2020
It's all over and after a whole 16years out in the cold
@StrikersMalkia
finally back in the summer olympic games
@Tokyo2020
@CAVBPress
🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🥳🥳🥳
#MalkiaStrikers
1st set:KEN 25-NIG 15
2nd set :KEN25-NIG 21
3rd set : 25-12
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We had our first gym session of the week earlier today as we continue with our training in this second week of the
#EmiratesInvitational7s
.
#Lionesses
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We are through to the
#HK7s
Qualifiers semifinals after a 17-15 win over Argentina.
#Lionesses
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We've been nominated in the
@AwardsSoya
Team of the Year(Women) category. Follow the guidelines on the poster to vote for us as many times as possible, plus voting is free ☺️☺️☺️
#TheLionesses
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Head Coach Felix Oloo has named the
#Tokyo2020
squad. Keep it here for the announcement that's going up shortly.
#KenyaLionesses
#HowWeSevens
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#TryAndStopUs
#TheLionesses
We defend the
#ElgonCup
title tomorrow at the Mamboleo Showgrounds Kisumu.
You don't want to miss the action! 😏
Photos:
@ugrugbyfans
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Hi 🙋🙋
#KenyaLionesses
If the Zambians did this!!!!
Imagine what awaits the neighbours.
Uganda vs Kenya
Tomorrow at Wankulukuku stadium.
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The traveling squad to the
@WorldRugby7s
Women's series Qualifiers has been named. ICYMI, Here is the full story.
#Lionesses
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She's such a star ✨✨ 🤩
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At 10:00am today, HC Ian Snook names the squad that will take on Zimbabwe this weekend. Here's a message from our Captain Philadelphia Orlando to our big brothers
@KenyaSimbas
. We are cheering you on guys!
#TheSimbas
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Here's the team taking on Madagascar today at 11:00am EAT.
Frontrow:
1. Juliet Nyambura
2. Stacey Atieno
3. Evelyne Kalemera
#KenyaLionesses
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Match Day One ready!!
Don't miss the match this afternoon, it kicks off at 2:00pm and you can watch it live here:
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Captain introducing her charges to the KRU and URU Chairmen yesterday.
#TheLionesses
#ElgonCup
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Women Boks land a center post try. Conversion is good.
FT scores:
Boks 29 - Lionesses 22
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Curently at the Nyayo National Stadium for our Captain's run.
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Kampala Bound!
We're ready to defend the
#ElgonCup
title this Saturday at the Kyadondo Rugby Club.
#TheLionesses
#TryAndStopUs
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"May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. Here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
#Lionesses
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The KRU Director Mr. Hilary Itela together with Madam Gladys J. Some of the High Commission of the Republic of Kenya in South Africa, handing over the jerseys to
#TheLionesses
Captain Philadelphia Orlando and Vice Captains Imogen Hooper and Janet Owino.
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💃💃💃💃
#Lionesses
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Penalty against HK, Phila with a quick tap, plays in Sheila who offloads to Grace and it's try time
#Lionesses
💃💃. Grace adds the twos
FT scores: Lionesses 36 - Hong Kong 5
We play PNG at 11:14am.
#HK7s
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FRIDAY = Camp Day three as we prepare for the
#Tokyo2020
as well as the Solidarity Training camp in Tunisia this May.
#KenyaLionesses
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Throwback to last year's
#ElgonCup
match at the Kyadondo Rugby Grounds...
If you know... you know 😉😉
#TheLionesses
#TryAndStopUs
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Uganda scored a penalty and have now landed their second try of the match. Conversion sails wide.
Kenya 44 - Uganda 13
#ElgonCup
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Kenya start their HSBC Women's Sevens World Series qualifier with a Pool A clash against Papua New Guinea at 5.30am on Thursday morning in Hong Kong. Head Coach Kevin Wambua speaking to Kenya Rugby...
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Pitch training session at the Kasarani Sports Stadium. Preparations for the LA7s tournament gradually taking shape.
#Rugby7s
#Lionesses
@OlympicsKe
@moscakenya
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😲
@kenyalioness
win it with the last play of the game!
They left it oh so late, but they're in tomorrow's ninth-placed play-off 🇰🇪
#HowWeSevens
|
#Rugby
|
#Tokyo2020
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We're safely in Hong Kong for the Women Sevens Series Qualifiers taking place on Thursday and Friday. 😃😃
Our match day one schedule is available here:
#Lionesses
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Janet "Shebesh" Okello doing what she does best! Leaving her opponents for dead as she lands
#TheLionesses
fourth try! Conversion sails wide.
Kenya 27 - Uganda 0
#ElgonCup
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Day three of the camp has been a rest day after two heavy training days. Before we call it a night, we're currently having our team meeting as we prepare for the rest of the week. 🏉🏉
#Lionesses
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Diana --> Grace--> Camila and we get our fourth try! Janet converts
#Lionesses
22 - Hong Kong 5
#HK7s
Qualifiers
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Gym session at the Kasarani Sports Stadium ✅
Olympic preparations going on smoothly courtesy of
@OlympicsKe
@moscakenya
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FT scores
@BlackFerns
29 -
#KenyaLionesses
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Our next match is at 1:00pm against
@RugbyRussia
#HowWeSevens
#Tokyo2020
#Rugby
#Olympics
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Technical Team
Head Coach: Felix Oloo
SnC Coach: Samuel Njogu
Medic: Ben Mahinda
Team Manager: Camilyne Oyuayo
#KenyaLionesses
#HowWeSevens
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FT scores
@rugbycanada
24 - Kenya Lionesses 10
We end our
#Tokyo2020
#Olympics
in 10th position overall.
#Rugby
#Ken
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Rehab corner: Physio
@sizons07
and Strength and conditioning coach
@sknjogu
overseeing and guiding our rehab session.
#Lionesses
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Lionesses claim maiden South African scalp to finish top of Pool A
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2019
#ElgonCup
squad is ready!!! Are you?
Get your ticket at and come support us as we defend the Elgon Cup title on Saturday 22nd June at the Mamboleo Showgrounds Kisumu.
#TryAndStopUs
#TheLionesses
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Top TM 🤩🤩🤩
This weekend,
@OlympicsKe
is hosting the Ladies in managerial positions in Sports Federations as well as female Sports journalists for a workshop. The
@kenyalioness
TM Camilyne Oyuayo shares her experience as a player and now Manager.
#BreakingTheBias
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Truly deserved. Congratulations
@tiodundo
🥳🥳🥳
#MashujaaDay2022
Congratulations to our Director of Rugby Thomas Odundo
@tiodundo
on his recognition as a Shujaa for his exemplary service to the sport of rugby for over 3 decades. Hongera Shujaa wetu T.O!
#MashujaaDay2022
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Thank you! 💪
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Hard work beats talent! We've put in the work and we're ready to defend the
#ElgonCup
title.
See you tomorrow at Kyadondo Rugby Club, our match kicks off at exactly 2:00pm.
#TheLionesses
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On Saturday our Captain
@philaorlando33
was hosted by
#TheHecklersPodcast
where she spoke all about her rugby journey. If you missed it, you can watch on the
@osbke
YouTube channel.
#KenyaLionesses
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Before the day ends, we'd like to wish our Physio Ben a very Happy Birthday. He got his birthday wish granted 😃.
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Get in there Janet!! 🎉🎉
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