2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series | |
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Women's tour – Series II | |
Hosts | |
Date | 20–30 April 2023 |
Nations | 12 |
Final positions | |
Champions | ![]() |
Runners-up | ![]() |
Third | ![]() |
← 2022 2024 → |
The 2023 Challenger Series for women's rugby sevens teams was the second season of the second-tier circuit that allowed a promotion pathway to the World Rugby Sevens Series.
The women's challenger tour had twelve national teams competing and was played as two tournaments on 20–22 and 28–30 April 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, [1] with the winner gaining direct entry to the 2023–24 World Rugby Sevens series.
There were 12 women's national teams competing in the Challenger Series for 2023. [2]
Date qualified | Means of qualification | Nation |
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30 April 2022 | 2022 Africa Women's Sevens | ![]() |
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11 June 2022 | 2022 Sudamérica Rugby Women's Sevens | ![]() |
3 July 2022 | 2022 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Series | ![]() |
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9 October 2022 | 2022 South American Games [a] | ![]() |
14 November 2022 | 2022 RAN Women's Super Sevens | ![]() |
20 November 2022 | 2022 Oceania Women's Sevens Challenge | ![]() |
27 November 2022 | 2022 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series | ![]() |
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Totals | 7 | 12 |
The official schedule for the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series was: [3]
Leg | Stadium | City | Dates | Winner |
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1 | Markotter Stadium | Stellenbosch | 20–22 April 2023 | ![]() |
2 | 28–30 April 2023 | ![]() |
Pos | Event Team | ![]() Leg 1 | ![]() Leg 2 | Total points |
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1 | ![]() | 20 | 20 | 40 |
2 | ![]() | 18 | 18 | 36 |
3 | ![]() | 16 | 16 | 32 |
4 | ![]() | 14 | 12 | 26 |
5 | ![]() | 12 | 14 | 26 |
6 | ![]() | 10 | 4 | 14 |
7 | ![]() | 4 | 10 | 14 |
8 | ![]() | 6 | 8 | 14 |
9 | ![]() | 8 | 3 | 11 |
10 | ![]() | 1 | 6 | 7 |
11 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 4 |
12 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 4 |
All times are in SAST, South African Standard Time: (UTC+2).
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 26 | +46 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 50 | +16 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 58 | −29 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 64 | −33 | 3 |
20 April 11:22 |
Colombia ![]() | 15–12 | ![]() |
Try: Laura Mejia Valentina Tapias Leidy García | Report | Try: Maggie Au Yeung Rosanna Wright Con: Rosanna Wright |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
20 April 11:44 |
Poland ![]() | 15–7 | ![]() |
Try: Katarzyna Paszczyk Małgorzata Kołdej Ilona Zaishliuk | Report | Try: Cecilia Benza Con: Lucero Viveros |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
20 April 14:19 |
Colombia ![]() | 32–12 | ![]() |
Try: Camila Lopera (2) Leidy Soto (2) Valentina Tapias Madi Cordoba Con: Camila Lopera | Report | Try: Sofia Armoa Maira Mendez Con: Lucero Viveros |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
20 April 14:46 |
Poland ![]() | 31–0 | ![]() |
Try: Małgorzata Kołdej (3) Tamara Czumer-Iwin Ilona Zaishliuk Con: Natalia Pamięta (2) Julia Druzgała | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
21 April 09:22 |
Hong Kong ![]() | 17–12 | ![]() |
Try: Natasha OLSON-THORNE Jess HO Wai-on Micayla Baltazar Con: Rosanna Wright | Report | Try: Cinthia Cristaldo Santander Maria Gauto Con: Lucero Viveros |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 12 | +45 | 8 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 21 | +3 | 6 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 67 | −53 | 5 |
20 April 09:00 |
Madagascar ![]() | 26–7 | ![]() |
Try: Claudia Rasoarimalala Ericka Razakaniaina Ginah Raharimalala Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa Con: Patricia Ravololonirina (2) Zoanah Fanantenana | Report | Try: Daniela Alvarado Con: Alessandra Bender |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
20 April 09:22 |
South Africa ![]() | 7–7 | ![]() |
Try: Simamkele Namba Con: Eloise Webb | Report | Try: Anežka-Marta Sládková Con: Julie Doležilová |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
20 April 12:16 |
Madagascar ![]() | 7–12 | ![]() |
Try: Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa Con: Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa | Report | Try: Anežka-Marta Sládková (2) Con: Julie Doležilová |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
20 April 12:38 |
South Africa ![]() | 36–0 | ![]() |
Try: Mathrin Simmers (2) Nadine Roos Eloise Webb Ayanda Malinga Simamkele Namba Con: Eloise Webb (3) | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
21 April 11:10 |
South Africa ![]() | 14–5 | ![]() |
Try: Zintle Mpupha Marlize de Bruin Con: Nadine Roos (2) | Report | Try: Ericka Razakaniaina |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | +91 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 45 | +1 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 45 | +3 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 121 | −102 | 3 |
20 April 09:00 |
Belgium ![]() | 27–12 | ![]() |
Try: Cecile Blondiau (2) Emilie Musch (2) Noemie van de Poele Con: Ella Amory | Report | Try: Fatima Rama Alice Alois Con: Kymlie Rapilla |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
20 April 09:22 |
China ![]() | 12–0 | ![]() |
Try: Chen Keyi (2) Con: Chen Keyi | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
20 April 12:16 |
Belgium ![]() | 19–0 | ![]() |
Try: Cecile Blondiau (2) Emilie Musch Con: Nele Pien Heloise Stevins | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
20 April 12:38 |
China ![]() | 46–0 | ![]() |
Try: Chen Keyi (2) Yan Meiling Liu Xiaoqian (2) Wang Xiao Gao Yueying Liao Jiuli Con: Gu Yaoyao (2) Liao Jiuli | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
21 April 09:00 |
Papua New Guinea ![]() | 7–48 | ![]() |
Try: Fatima Rama Con: Lynette Aua | Report | Try: Uthumporn Liamrat Laksina Nawakaew Jeeraporn Peerabunanon (2) Rattanaporn Wittayaronnayut (2) Nantadchaporn Yodya Jutartip Yimyaem Con: Panpassa Jaijarim Thanaporn Huankid (3) |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 5 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 45 | +3 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 58 | −29 | 5 |
Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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21 April 17:50 |
South Africa ![]() | 29–12 | ![]() |
Try: Zintle Mpupha Ayanda Malinga (3) Marlize de Bruin Con: Nadine Roos Eloise Webb | Report | Try: Nantadchaporn Yodya (2) Con: Passorn Jaengjob |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
21 April 18:15 |
China ![]() | 32-0 | ![]() |
Try: Chen Keyi Liu Xiaoqian (3) Hu Yu Zhou Yan Con: Chen Keyi | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
21 April 20:02 |
Czech Republic ![]() | 17–26 | ![]() |
Try: Julie Doležilová Anežka-Marta Sládková Tereza Baťhová Con: Petra Vacková | Report | Try: Margaux Lalli Cecile Blondiau (2) Manon Nairac Con: Ella Amory (3) |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
21 April 20:30 |
Poland ![]() | 19–5 | ![]() |
Try: Hanna Maliszewska Ilona Zaishliuk (2) Con: Natalia Pamięta Julia Druzgała | Report | Try: Claudia Rasoarimalala |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
22 April 09:54 |
South Africa ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() |
Try: Simamkele Namba | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
22 April 10:16 |
Belgium ![]() | 24–19 | ![]() |
Try: Margaux Lalli (2) Cecile Blondiau Emilie Musch Con: Nele Pien (2) | Report | Try: Małgorzata Kołdej (2) Ilona Zaishliuk Con: Natalia Pamięta (2) |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
22 April 11:46 |
China ![]() | 14–10 | ![]() |
Try: Yan Meiling Liu Xiaoqian Con: Gu Yaoyao (2) | Report | Try: Małgorzata Kołdej Julia Druzgała |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
22 April 12:33 |
South Africa ![]() | 17–10 | ![]() |
Try: Nadine Roos Ayanda Malinga Marlize de Bruin Con: Libbie Janse van Rensburg | Report | Try: Nele Pien Emilie Musch |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
5th-place semi-finals | 5th-place final | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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7th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April 08:00 |
Thailand ![]() | 19–5 | ![]() |
Try: Uthumporn Liamrat (2) Panpassa Jaijarim Con: Panpassa Jaijarim Passorn Jaengjob | Report | Try: Leidy García |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
22 April 08:00 |
Czech Republic ![]() | 10–5 | ![]() |
Try: Julie Doležilová Kristýna Plevová Con: Precious Pazani | Report | Try: Monica Rasoloniaina |
Markotter Stadium |
22 April 11:52 |
Thailand ![]() | 10–34 | ![]() |
Try: Laksina Nawakaew Narathip Maneesai | Report | Try: Kristýna Riegertová (3) Anežka-Marta Sládková (2) Veronika Oupicová Con: Julie Doležilová Pavlina Cuprova |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
22 April 11:52 |
Colombia ![]() | 12–14 | ![]() |
Try: Daniela Alzate Leidy García Con: Laura Mejia | Report | Try: Joelà Mirasoa Fenohasina Monica Rasoloniaina Con: Ericka Razakaniaina Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
9th-place semi-finals | 9th-place final | |||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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11th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April 10:44 |
Hong Kong ![]() | 44–7 | ![]() |
Try: Natasha Olson-Thorne (3) Nam Ka Man Rosanna Wright (2) Gabriella Rivers (2) Con: Rosanna Wright (2) | Report | Try: Fatima Rama Con: Sharon Kobor |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
22 April 11:06 |
Mexico ![]() | 19–5 | ![]() |
Try: Zoe Tuyú Maria Pruijn (2) Con: Alessandra Bender (2) | Report | Try: Sofia Armoa |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
22 April 9:54 |
Papua New Guinea ![]() | 10–5 | ![]() |
Try: Kymlie Rapilla Alice Alois | Report | Try: Cinthia Cristaldo Santander |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
Position | Team | Pld | W | L | D |
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1st | ![]() | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
2nd | ![]() | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
3rd | ![]() | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
4th | ![]() | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
5th | ![]() | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
6th | ![]() | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
7th | ![]() | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
8th | ![]() | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
9th | ![]() | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
10th | ![]() | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
11th | ![]() | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
12th | ![]() | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 5 | +81 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 53 | −20 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 45 | −21 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 71 | −40 | 5 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 10 | +64 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 46 | −2 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 77 | −60 | 3 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 14 | +82 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 48 | +15 | 6 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 53 | −17 | 6 | |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 101 | −80 | 3 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 53 | −17 | 6 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 45 | −21 | 5 |
Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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5th-place semi-finals | 5th-place final | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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7th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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9th-place semi-finals | 9th-place final | |||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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11th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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Position | Team | Pld | W | L | D |
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1st | ![]() | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
2nd | ![]() | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
3rd | ![]() | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
4th | ![]() | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
5th | ![]() | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
6th | ![]() | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
7th | ![]() | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
8th | ![]() | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
9th | ![]() | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
10th | ![]() | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
11th | ![]() | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
12th | ![]() | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |