2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup

2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup

Tournament details
Host	Madagascar
Venue	Stade Makis  [ pl ], Antananarivo
Date	7 – 15 June 2025
Countries	Kenya   Madagascar   South Africa   Uganda
Teams	4
Final positions
Champions	South Africa (4th title)
Runner-up	Kenya
Tournament statistics
Matches played	6
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The 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup is the fifth edition of the tournament and will be held in Antananarivo, Madagascar from 7 to 15 June. ^{[1] [2]} Uganda secured their place in the premier division after winning the Division 1 competition earlier in April, they will replace Cameroon. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

The Springbok Women were crowned champions for the fourth time after they defeated hosts, Madagascar, in the final match. ^{[6] [7]}

Venue

Antananarivo	Antananarivo
	Stade Makis
	Capacity: 20,000

Standings

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	TF	TA	TB	LB	Pts
1	South Africa	3	3	0	0	142	36	+106	22	6	2	0	14
2	Kenya	3	2	0	1	87	24	+63	15	4	2	1	11
3	Uganda	3	1	0	2	31	129	−98	5	22	1	0	5
4	Madagascar	3	0	0	3	42	113	−71	7	17	0	1	1

Updated to match(es) played on 15 June 2025. Source: ^{[ citation needed ]}

Fixtures

Round 1

7 June 2025 13:00 EAT (UTC+3)

(1 BP) South Africa	62–7	Uganda
Try: Anushka Groenewald 5' c Simamkele Namba 10' m Ntsako Faith Tshauke (2) 17' m, 42' c Byrhandrè Dolf 24' c Lerato Makua 38' m Patience Mokone (2) 47' c, 71' m Aphiwe Ngwevu 64' c Sinothile Bhengu 69' c Con: Mary Zulu (4) 5', 25', 43', 48' Byrhandrè Dolf 64' Simamkele Namba 70' Cards: Simamkele Namba  57'	Report	Try: Grace Nabaggala 51' c Con: Tina Akello 52' Cards: Hellen Acanit  63'

Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Bineta Sene (Senegal)

7 June 2025 15:00 EAT (UTC+3)

(1 BP) Kenya	28–5	Madagascar
Try: Phoebe Akinyi Otieno 25' c Stella Wafula 43' m Moreen Muritu 62' m Sinaida Nyachio 80' m Con: Sinaida Nyachio 26' Pen: Grace Okulu 48' Drop: Grace Okulu 51'	Report	Try: Olivia Hanitriniaina 37' m

Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Ronald Wutimber (Uganda)

Round 2

11 June 2025 13:00 EAT (UTC+3)

South Africa	19–12	Kenya (1 BP)
Try: Aphiwe Ngwevu 4' c Lerato Makua 35' m Nobuhle Mjwara 68' c Con: Mary Zulu (2) 4', 68' Cards: Xoliswa Khuzwayo  15' Simamkele Namba  80+2'	Report	Try: Freshia Oduor 72' c Nollin Khaleyi 76' m Con: Esther Juma 73'

Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Julie Randriarimanana (Madagascar)

11 June 2025 15:00 EAT (UTC+3)

(1 BP) Madagascar	20–24	Uganda (1 BP)
Try: Zaya Fanantenana 2' m Veronique Rasoanekena 37' m Laurence Rasoanandrasana 53' c Con: Nirina Ravaoharisoa 53' Pen: Nirina Ravaoharisoa 49' Cards: Sarindra Sahondramalala  74'	Report	Try: Bushira Namutebi 7' m Angella Nanyonjo 34' c Agnes Nakuya 59' c Grace Nabaggala 65' m Con: Janati Nandudu (2) 35', 61'

Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Bineta Sene (Senegal)

Round 3

15 June 2025 13:00 EAT (UTC+3)

Kenya	47–0	Uganda
Try: Natasha Emali 18' m Sheilla Chajira 32' m Faith Livoi 37' m Nollin Khaleyi 40' m Penalty Try 47' Naomi Amuguni 51' m Stella Wafula (2) 61' m, 73' m Edith Nariaka 69' m	report	Cards: Proscovia Mukyala  31' Juliet Nandawula  47'

Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Stephane Rakotonirainy (Madagascar)

15 June 2025 15:00 EAT (UTC+3)

South Africa	61–17	Madagascar
Try: Ntsako Faith Tshauke 2' c Patience Mokone (2) 9' c, 26' c Byrhandrè Dolf (2) 21' c, 38' c Aphiwe Ngwevu (2) 41' c, 76' c Unam Tose 47' c Nomawethu Mabenge 62' m Con: Mary Zulu (7) 3', 10', 22', 27', 39', 41', 48' Chuma Qawe 77' Cards: Nombuyekezo Mdliki  57' Simamkele Namba  80'	report	Try: Veronique Rasoanekena 53' c Valisoa Razanakiniana 58' m Tiana Razanamahefa 80' m Con: Zaya Fanantenana 54'

Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Ronald Wutimber (Uganda)

References

1. "Qolo to lead Springbok Women to Madagascar". SA Rugby. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
2. Mumbi, Wambui (19 May 2025). "KRU Launches Women's Rugby Committee to Champion Development and Inclusivity". Kenya Rugby. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
3. Nicole, Vervelde (19 April 2025). "Uganda Secures Promotion to 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup". Rugby Afrique. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
4. Abdusalam, Kigozi (21 April 2025). "Uganda Qualify for 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup". ChimpReports. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
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