Action between USIU-A Martials and Kisii Rugby at Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho, ANGWENYI GICHANA


United States International University Africa (USIU-A) Martials coach Tom Lagat says he is not worried about relegation despite his side suffering a fifth straight defeat in the KRU Championship.

With six matches remaining, Lagat is confident his team can turn their season around and avoid the drop. He spoke after Martials went down 13–8 to Kisii Rugby at Cardinal Otunga High School in Mosocho.
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Despite the loss, Martials earned a losing bonus point and remain the only winless side in the league.
“If you look at the table, the points difference is marginal. A bonus-point win can push you back into the top 10,” said Lagat.
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“The table is still open. We are not afraid. Our next two games against Western Bulls and NYS Spades will be critical in determining our fate.”
Lagat added that his team is targeting enough points from the remaining fixtures to secure safety.
“With six games to go, we are targeting 16 points, which should assure us of survival. It is tough, especially for the boys, but we will keep pushing.”
Lagat felt missed chances cost his side over the weekend.
“Both teams wanted the win. Kisii used their chances well, and we didn’t. We had six penalties in their red zone but failed to convert them, and that came back to haunt us,” he said.
“It’s strange that neither team scored in the second half.”
Kisii coach Nelvin Lumiti said his side remains on course for a playoff place.
 “The competition is very stiff, but I’m confident we will achieve our target,” said Lumiti. "USIU were tough and physical, but we managed to counter them despite their size.”
Elsewhere, Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Catholic Monks lost their unbeaten record after a 28–20 shock defeat to Homeboyz RFC. JKUAT Cougars remain the only unbeaten team in the league.
On Saturday, the Cougars edged Zetech University Oaks 31–21 to climb to second place on the standings.
Debutants NYS Spades claimed their second win of the season after narrowly defeating Western Bulls 33–30 at the NYS Headquarters in Nairobi. The financially troubled Bulls remain rooted at the bottom of the log.
At the coast, South Coast Pirates returned to winning ways with a 21–12 victory over Mean Machine at Seacrest School in Diani. In Nairobi, Mwamba RFC beat Mombasa RFC 24–10 at the Goan Institute to move top of the standings as they push for a return to the Kenya Cup.