This archive report was first published on 12 June 2020.
On June 12, 2020, the Kenya Rugby Union announced that it had parted ways with Kenya Sevens Technical Director Paul Feeney on mutual consent, citing the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feeney had left Kenya in April to be with his family in New Zealand, but was unable to return due to government restrictions on international flights.
The Kenya Rugby Union expressed gratitude for Feeney's work during his time with the team and wished him success in the future.
Feeney was appointed to the role in September 2019, after former coach Paul Murunga's contract ended. Under his guidance, Kenya's two teams finished in the podium of the Safari Sevens, with the second-tier team Morans clinching the title and the main team, Shujaa, winning bronze.
However, Shujaa's performance in the World Rugby Sevens series has been inconsistent, with the team currently sitting 12th in the standings with 35 points after six tournaments.
"It is unfortunate that he has been unable to complete the ongoing sevens world series due to the COVID-19 pandemic," a statement from the Union stated.
