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PričaCUEA Monks’ 2025–26 Championship slate: Week 2 derby at USIU-A, home playoff vs NYS Spades
Week 2 set up a varsity derby as USIU-A Martials hosted the CUEA Monks at USIU-A Rugby Grounds, a fixture marked by open-field breaks and heavy set-piece traffic [1]. Later in the campaign, the Monks returned to Lang’ata to host NYS Spades in a Championship playoff at Catholic University, with knockout intensity from the first whistle [2].Both fixtures sit on the 2025–26 KRU Championship calendar: Week 2 at USIU-A and a home playoff tie at CUEA [1][2].
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PričaMonks fall 35–15 to Strathmore Leos as Kisia turns focus to KCB
Strathmore Leos defeated Catholic Monks 35–15, pulling away in the closing stages to seal a comfortable win [1]. After the match, head coach Louis Kisia discussed the performance and noted Leos now look ahead to facing KCB [1].The result follows Leos’ recent 25–21 victory over Menengai Oilers, underscoring their momentum in the campaign [2][3]. For the Monks, the 20-point margin offers a hard lesson to absorb before the next outing. Final: Strathmore Leos 35, Catholic Monks 15 [1].