INTOStudy was a proud sponsor of the 2024 Blackrock Rugby Festival in Kenya’s capital
Nairobi, the latest edition of the prestigious high school tournament which took place on 13
April.
The tournament drew teams from around Kenya, East Africa and the Middle East for an actionpacked and fun day of youth rugby. This year the high-profile tournament moved from its usual
location at St. Mary’s High School to the larger RFUEA Grounds, allowing for an even bigger
display of talent. The lineup featured over 20 boys and girls teams.
First held in 1983, the annual Blackrock Rugby Festival is an exciting showcase of young talent
and has for years been the nurturing ground for Kenya’s future rugby stars. The event embodies
the spirit of international sportsmanship, bringing together gifted young athletes from the
region and fostering teamwork, discipline and camaraderie.
The 2024 tournament was won by Rift Valley Academy 1 (RVA 1), with Dawamu School securing
the runner-up position and Strathmore 1 third place. Alliance High School won the Plate Cup
with Strathmore School II the runner-up, while Rift Valley Academy II won the Bowl Cup with St.
Mary’s School the runner-up.
Alongside the enthralling rugby action on the field, the Blackrock Rugby Festival also featured
family-friendly activities and entertainment, food and refreshments in a lively atmosphere
where there was something for everyone of all ages.
INTOStudy’s sponsorship of the Blackrock Rugby Festival provided a valuable opportunity to
connect with secondary students and young people in Kenya and the region. Each year
INTOStudy helps thousands of international students from around the world achieve their
dream of studying in the UK, US and Australia.
INTOStudy envisions a world where every student, no matter their background, can access
quality higher education. Its ‘care in the community’ efforts and support of students at grassroots level plays a big role in this.
It could be said that much like the Blackrock Rugby Festival provides young sporting talent a
platform to shine and to go on to achieve great things in the game, INTOStudy plays a valuable
role in helping international students to study abroad, earn their desired qualifications and to
go on to achieve great things in their careers.
The level and extent of the support offered by INTOStudy is truly impressive, with academic,
emotional and practical services available before, during and after a student’s studies. This
covers a broad spectrum, from deciding on a choice of university and the best courses to study
abroad, to visa information and student visa support, applying for admission, finding student
accommodation, advice on preparing to live in a new destination, and much more.
Studying abroad can be the opportunity of a lifetime, in which one can experience different
cultures, discover amazing places, make new friends, improve career prospects, and develop
personally and professionally. The knowledge, know-how and expertise of an industry expert
such as INTOStudy when embarking on such a life adventure can prove invaluable.
Since 2006, INTOStudy has helped over 150,000 students from 188 countries achieve their
degrees studying abroad. It has 1,500 staff globally and 2,500 recruitment partners.
INTOStudy offers a wide choice of places to study abroad in the UK, US and Australia – three of
the top destinations for international students, recognised for their world-class education and
high quality of life. The International Institute of Education ranked the US first, the UK second
and Australia fifth among the world’s top 10 countries for foreign student enrollment as of
2023, while UNESCO ranked them first, second and third respectively as of 2022.