Team 7: Kenya Harlequins

Kenya Harlequin is one of the oldest clubs in Kenya, having been formed in 1952. Since then the club has been actively involved in rugby in local leagues and cups as well as several tournaments. Kenya Harlequin is also a part of the relatively successful Rhinos franchise, both of which are affiliated to the Kenya Rugby Football Union. In contemporary times, Kenya Harlequin or “Quins” as they are popularly known, have greatly dominated the local rugby scene and remain a potent force to be reckoned with at all times. During the last decade Kenya Harlequin have toured South Africa (3 occasions), Zimbabwe (1), Uganda (2) and Tanzania (4). This has all being done with the aim of being the most superior side in Kenya. No other rugby club in Kenya comes close to Kenya Harlequin in terms of foreign tours undertaken.

Quins comprise of three active sides, the 1st XV, the 2nd XV, and Under 21. These sides compete in several levels of competition in the local leagues, namely the Kenya Cup, the Eric Shirley Shield and the Under 21 league. The local leagues run from February to late October. Thereafter there is the local 7’s circuit that runs for a period of 5 weeks.
The last decade has seen plenty of exciting times at Quins. Silverware that has donned the shelves at the club has been as follows (memory not failing us):
1995 – Kenya Cup
1995 – Enterprise Cup
1996 – Kenya Cup
1996 – Enterprise Cup
1996 – Eric Shirley Shield
1996 – Nakuru 10 A Side
1997 – Impala Floodlit
1997 – Blackrock Trophy
1999 – Kenya Cup
1999 – Enterprise Cup
1999 – National Sevens Champions
2000 – Safari Sevens Bowl Winners
2002 – Kabeberi Sevens
2003 – Christie Sevens
2003 – Kenya Cup
2003 – Enterprise Cup
2003 – Nakuru 10 a side
2003 – Driftwood Sevens
2004 – Driftwood Sevens
2004 – Blackrock Trophy
Previous Kenya Cup victories: 1955, 1957, 1964, 1988

SRC's Liaison Exec : Lo Kok Leong