Memorial weekend is said to be the official beginning of summer and for the exiles fraternity it also marked a milestone in hosting there first tournament. The Kenya Exiles fielded two teams;Gold and Black, and they aim is to get more regional Kenyan teams involved. The first round was played in a round robin format with each team facing every other team and from the results the teams were seeded with the top two teams playing each other for the cup and the second and third seeds playing for the open cup.

At the end of round Robin, Exiles Gold finished top and Exiles Black finished 3rd.This meant Kenya Exiles Gold would face Washington RFC for the main cup and Exiles Black would face Maryland Exiles for the plate final.

Plate Final

Kenya Black vs Maryland - kenya win 21-12

Main cup final

Kenya Gold vs Washington - kenya win 29-7

MVP honors went to Zeddy Akwanyi but we cannot fail to give accolades to winger Dan Weku who had little trouble finding the try line during the tournament.

All in all it was a good warm-up for the season and an encouraging sign for the future of the tournament. The next tournament will be PAC sevens also in the DC area. Competition is expected to be a lot stiffer so it remains to be seen if the boys will rise to the occasion.

Tournament photo's will be posted shortly.

Story by Pius Oweri

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On behalf of the exiles organization, We would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the following invididuals/organisations for their joint efforts in helping kenya Exiles succeed in its goals of hosting our first tournament of the year. Without all your help and assistance, this would not have come to be the success we all felt it was - to you all - we say thank you.

PAC - the whole Potomac Athletic Club organisation for helping us out with the grounds and equipment

Jason Wallach - head referee , did a commendable job all day

Safari Bar and Restaurant - We appreciate the willingness and support you offered in helping us host the after tourney events at your restaurant

DJ's - DJ Vic,DJ Daya,DJ Ron - Thanks for the hard work and support

Will Hallahan - Photos - We trully appreciate the time and kindness on your part in assisting us in capturing the game photos - Thanks

Exiles Organising committee - that consisted of Michael Odhiambo, Adam Otieno, Sam Imende, Leslie Mango, Richard Mulaha, Eric Mpesha,Ishmael Olewe,Amos Odenyo and Thomas Walgwe - thanks for all your hard work and commitment to the task.

Clean Up Crew - Those who stayed back to help clean up after the tourney - Thank you

Players - All those who turned out to done the Exiles Black and Gold colors - we say thankyou

Teams - To the teams that showed up , we say thankyou for the support and we look forward to having you next year.

Fans - Those who showed up, we hope you enjoyed the rugby and we hope to provide even more rugby joys for your pleasure same time next year - Thank you

Next up is PAC sevens to be held in DC on June 23rd - please check back for updates on venue, Kenya Exiles will be sending 2 teams to this event , we urge all our fans to come out and support your teams to victory.Check out this link for venue and tourney updates- www.pacrugby.com

Sevens season is alive and well in exiles land.

Asante

Exiles Mgmnt.