Nairobi set for thrilling matchday two at HSBC SVNS 2 as Kenya aims for glory
By Joel Masibo, February 15, 2026Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium will once again take centre stage on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as match day two of the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament unfolds with a packed schedule of high-stakes clashes in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
With kick-off times listed in East Africa Time (GMT+3), fans can expect a full day of electrifying rugby sevens action featuring top international sides battling for supremacy on Kenyan soil for the first time in the country’s history.
Men’s fixtures
The men’s action begins at 12:06 pm. with Canada facing Belgium in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. The unbeaten United States will then take on Germany at 12:28 pm.
All eyes will be on Kenya at 12:50 pm. as the hosts, Kenya’s Shujaa, who are unbeaten, take on Uruguay in front of their home crowd. Later in the afternoon, Germany meets Belgium at 4:18 p.m., followed by Uruguay versus Canada at 4:40 pm.
Shujaa will return to the pitch at 5:02 pm. for a blockbuster tie against the United States, a match that could prove decisive in the standings.
Women’s fixtures
The women’s matches begin earlier in the day, starting at 11:00 am with China taking on South Africa. Brazil will face Spain at 11:22 am.
The Kenya Lionesses side will be in action at 11:44 am against Argentina, aiming to make a strong statement on home turf.
South Africa will then clash with Argentina at 3:12 pm, before Brazil meets China at 3:34 pm. The final women’s match of the day sees Spain battle the Lionesses at 3:56 pm, setting the stage for a dramatic close to the women’s round-robin fixtures.
Rugby fever in Nairobi
With global rugby powerhouses and emerging nations converging in Nairobi, Match Day Two promises intensity, flair, and passionate support from Kenyan fans. As teams fight for crucial points in the HSBC SVNS series, the atmosphere at the sold out Nyayo National Stadium is expected to be electric on the final day of the contests.