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Kenya Simbas fall after a narrow defeat to Uganda Cranes in the Victoria Cup, affecting their standing in world rugby.
Kenya Simbas have experienced a slip on the global stage, descending one slot in the latest World Rugby Rankings.
This decline follows a heart-wrenching 21-20 defeat to the Uganda Cranes in the Victoria Cup on Sunday.
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05:30 - 06.11.2023
RUGBY Furious Kenya Simbas coach lashes out at his players, hints at changes after Victoria Cup loss to Uganda
Kenya Simbas coach Carlos Katywa has blasted his players for ‘not executing anything’ in their narrow loss to Uganda during the Victoria Cup title decider in Kampala on Sunday.
As reported in the latest rankings unveiled on Monday, Simba dropped from 33rd to 34th in the rankings.
The Simbas' descent on the leaderboard is marked by their new tally of 50.64 points, reflecting the competitive nature of international rugby.
Conversely, the Ugandan side has soared, ascending three places from 42nd to an impressive 39th.
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18:15 - 05.11.2023
RUGBY Kenya Simbas fall to last-minute penalty as Uganda win Victoria Cup crown in Kampala
Uganda grabbed their maiden Victoria Cup title after scoring a last-minute penalty to secure a narrow 21-20 victory against Kenya Simbas in Kampala on Sunday
The decisive match at Kings Park Arena was a spectacle of rugby prowess and strategic gameplay.
Teddy Akala's early try, although unconverted, put the Simbas at an early advantage.
The momentum continued as Jone Kubu's tactical play set Joel Inzuga up for another try, further extending their lead after just ten minutes on the clock.
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06:31 - 02.11.2023
RUGBY Andrew Amonde: KCB still in a process of getting ready for Kenya Cup despite winning record 10th floodies title
The former Shujaa Sevens captain believes that the side still has a long way to go before it is ready for the Kenya Cup despite winning a record 10th floodies title.
However, the game's narrative took an unforeseen turn as Uganda's Ivan Magomu capitalized on Kenya's disciplinary lapses. His precise kicking, punctuated by two penalties and a conversion, edged the Cranes ahead, concluding the first half with a narrow one-point lead.
The tug-of-war continued into the second half, with both teams grappling for dominance. Simbas managed to briefly regain the lead thanks to Kubu's penalty kick, but their joy was short-lived. Cranes responded with a try that tipped the scales once again.
As the match neared its climax, Inzuga's second try for the Simbas seemed to have set the stage for a Kenyan victory. But in a dramatic turn, Liam Walker's penalty in the dying moments of the game sealed a Ugandan triumph and secured regional supremacy.
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18:30 - 01.11.2023
RUGBY Kenya Simbas soar to resounding victory over Zambia in thrilling Victoria Cup opener
Kenya Simbas stunned Zambia to take the top honours in their Victoria Cup opening match as debutants displayed prowess.
Meanwhile, modest gains were observed as Poland, Sweden, and Tunisia each climbed a single place on the rankings.
In contrast, the aftermath of this ranking update has not been kind to all, with Ukraine facing the steepest decline, plummeting nine places.
Croatia's drop by three spots and Malta and the Philippines each falling one place further underline the constant fluctuations within the rugby realm.
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