2024 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series – Women's tour

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2024 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series
Women's tour – Series III
Hosts
Date12 January–19 May 2024
Nations12
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Runners-upFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
ThirdFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Team changes
PromotedFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
2023
2025

The 2024 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series for women's rugby sevens teams was the third season of the second-tier World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series that allowed a promotion pathway to the top-level SVNS.

Contents

The women's challenger tour had 12 national teams competing and was played as three tournaments in Dubai, Montevideo and Kraków. The top four team gained entry to the 2024 Spain Sevens core team qualifier. [1]

Teams

There were 12 women's national teams competing in the Challenger Series for 2024.

Date qualifiedMeans of qualificationNation
18 June 2023 2023 Sudamérica Rugby Women's Sevens Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
9 July 2023 2023 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Championship Series Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
20 August 2023 2023 RAN Women's Sevens Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
15 October 2023 2023 Africa Women's Sevens Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
12 November 2023 2023 Oceania Women's Sevens Championship Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Totals612

Schedule

The official schedule for the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series is: [2]

2024 Itinerary
LegCityStadiumDatesWinner
1 Dubai The Sevens Stadium 12–14 JanuaryFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
2 Montevideo Estadio Charrúa 8–10 MarchFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
3 Kraków Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana 18–19 MayFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

Standings

2024 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series – Women's Series III
 
Pos
Event 
Team
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Dubai
Flag of Uruguay.svg
Montevideo
Flag of Poland.svg
Kraków
Total
points
 
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 20202060
2Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 16181246
3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 12161644
4Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 10121840
5Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 1861438
6Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 1414836
7Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 810422
8Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 631019
9Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 38213
10Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 24612
11Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 4138
12Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 1214
Legend
GreenQualified for Core Team Qualifier

Dubai

The first event of the series took place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [3] [4]

Pool A

Team W L PF PA PD BP Pts
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 306222+4009
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 214124+1706
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 123650−1403
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 032770−4311

World Rugby

12 January
12:58
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg15−0Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
13:20
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg14−5Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
17:42
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg19−7Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
18:04
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg31−10Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
The Sevens, Dubai
13 January
12:43
Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg17−24Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
The Sevens, Dubai
13 January
13:05
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg17−7Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
The Sevens, Dubai

Pool B

Team W L PF PA PD BP Pts
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 216724+4317
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 2110624+8217
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 215340+1306
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 030138−13800

World Rugby

12 January
12:14
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg34−0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
12:36
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg12−17Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
16:58
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg12−10Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
17:20
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg64−0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
The Sevens, Dubai
13 January
11:59
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg0−40Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
The Sevens, Dubai
13 January
12:21
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg30−7Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
The Sevens, Dubai

Pool C

Team W L PF PA PD Pts Pts
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 307124+4709
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 219024+6617
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 121752−3503
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 031795−7800

World Rugby

12 January
11:30
Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg17−0Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
11:52
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg12−19Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
16:14
Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg0−19Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
The Sevens, Dubai
12 January
16:36
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg45−5Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
The Sevens, Dubai
13 January
11:15
Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay.svg12−33Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
The Sevens, Dubai
13 January
11:37
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg33−0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
The Sevens, Dubai

9th to 12th playoffs

 
9th place semifinals9th place final
 
      
 
13 January – 15:59 – The Sevens
 
 
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 33
 
14 January – 11:59 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 26
 
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 31
 
13 January – 16:21 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 22
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 10
 
11th place final
 
 
14 January – 11:15 – The Sevens
 
 
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 12
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 5

5th to 8th playoffs

Fifth place

14 January
15:15
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg5−10Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
The Sevens

Seventh place

14 January
14:31
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg31−12Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
The Sevens

Cup

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
13 January – 16:43 – The Sevens
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 31
 
14 January –12:53 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 10
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 45
 
13 January – 17:05 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 5
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 12
 
14 January –16:59 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 17
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 19
 
13 January – 17:27 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 5
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 22
 
14 January –13:15 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 12
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 0
 
13 January – 17:49 – The Sevens
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 17 3rd place final
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 22
 
14 January –16:09 – The Sevens
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 12
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 10
 
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 36
 

Final placings

Place Team
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
4Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
5Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
6Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
7Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
8Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
9Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
10Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
11Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
12Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico

Montevideo

The second event of the series took place at Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay. [5]

Pool A

Team W L PF PA PD Pts
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 308132+499
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 219029+616
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 124681–353
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 031792–750
8 March
TBD
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg46–0Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg29–5Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg32–5Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg28–15Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
9 March
TBD
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg31–7Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
9 March
TBD
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg24–12Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo

Pool B

Team W L PF PA PD Pts
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 308215+679
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 214438+66
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 123445–113
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 033193–620
8 March
TBD
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg37–5Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–12Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg24–5Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg29–12Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
9 March
TBD
Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg14–27Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
9 March
TBD
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg5–21Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo

Pool C

Team W L PF PA PD Pts
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 308512+739
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 216833+356
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 125025+254
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 037140–1330
8 March
TBD
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg15–5Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg54–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg48–7Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
8 March
TBD
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg10–7Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
9 March
TBD
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg38–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo
9 March
TBD
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg21–5Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo

9th to 12th playoffs

 
9th place semifinals9th place final
 
      
 
9 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
 
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 5
 
10 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 19
 
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 10
 
9 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 7
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 29
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 0
 
11th place final
 
 
10 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
 
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 12
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 19

5th to 8th playoffs

Fifth place

10 March
TBD
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg28-17Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo

Seventh place

10 March
TBD
Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg27-22Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Estadio Charrua, Montevideo

Cup

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
9 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 17
 
10 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 22
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 10
 
9 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 26
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 24
 
10 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 7
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 38
 
9 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 7
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 26
 
10 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 17
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 35
 
9 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 5 3rd place final
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 17
 
10 March – TBD – Estadio Charrua
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 5
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 12
 
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 29
 

Final placings

Place Team
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
4Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
5Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
6Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
7Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
8Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
9Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
10Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
11Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
12Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea

Kraków

The third event of the series will take place at Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana in Kraków, Poland. [6]

Pool A

Team W L PF PA PD Pts
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 309217+759
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 217434406
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 124872-243
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0312103-910
18 May
11:00
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg33-12Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
11:22
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg24-12Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
13:42
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg10-26Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
14:04
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg34-0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
16:24
Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg0-36Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
16:46
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg34-5Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków

Pool B

Team W L PF PA PD Pts
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 308532+539
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 215553+26
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 126174–134
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 034183–421
18 May
11:44
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg14–17Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
12:06
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg25–5Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
14:26
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg27–26Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
14:48
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg29–7Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
17:08
Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay.svg31–10Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
17:30
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg31–20Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków

Pool C

Team W L PF PA PD Pts
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 219840+587
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 217924+557
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 215048+26
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 037122–1150
18 May
12:28
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg19–21Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
12:50
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg38–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
15:10
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg55–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
15:32
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg22–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
17:52
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg29–7Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków
18 May
18:14
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg19–24Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków

9th to 12th playoffs

 
9th place semifinals9th place final
 
      
 
19 May – 12:28 – Stadion Miejski
 
 
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 33
 
19 May – 15:32 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 7
 
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 15
 
19 May – 12:50 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 19
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 31
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 0
 
11th place final
 
 
19 May – 15:10 – Stadion Miejski
 
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 10
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 7

5th to 8th playoffs

Fifth place

19 May
16:16
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg15–12Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków

Seventh place

19 May
15:54
Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay.svg5–35Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Kraków

Cup

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
19 May – 11:00 – Stadion Miejski
 
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 5
 
19 May – 14:06 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 22
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 15
 
19 May – 11:22 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 21
 
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 24
 
19 May – 17:23 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 5
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 36
 
19 May – 11:44 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 0
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 38
 
19 May – 14:28 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 14
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 21
 
19 May – 12:06 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 12 3rd place final
 
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 0
 
19 May – 16:58 – Stadion Miejski
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 38
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 7
 
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 26
 

Final placings

Place Team
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Poland.svg  Poland
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
4Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
5Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
6Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
7Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
8Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
9Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
10Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
11Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
12Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico

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