With World Rugby yet to announce official dates and details for the 2025 Sevens Challenger Series, ten teams have already secured their spots through qualification events, aiming for promotion to the elite SVNS competition.
Overview of the 2024 Challenger Series and Women’s Qualifiers
The 2024 women’s Challenger Series included 12 national teams competing across tournaments in Dubai, Montevideo, and Munich. This intense schedule culminated in China’s victory as the 2024 champion, with other teams like Argentina, Belgium, and Poland rounding out the top four. These teams not only showcased their competitive spirit but also earned entry to the prestigious Madrid Grand Final Sevens core team qualifier.
Past Champions and Growing Competition
The Challenger Series has crowned champions from diverse rugby regions in recent years, demonstrating the global growth and reach of women’s rugby:
Series | Season | Rounds | Champion | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | Sixth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2020 | Cancelled | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| I | 2022 | 1 | Japan | Poland | China | Kenya | Kazakhstan | Belgium |
| II | 2023 | 2 | South Africa | Belgium | China | Poland | Czech Republic | Thailand |
| III | 2024 | 3 | China | Argentina | Belgium | Poland | Kenya | Uganda |
Teams Already Qualified for 2025
While we await the official announcement from World Rugby on 2025 Challenger Series dates, several women’s teams have already earned qualification based on their strong performances in 2024. These teams are ready to take on the next level of competition and aim for the coveted promotion to the SVNS, where they can test their skills against the world’s best.
Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on the 2025 Challenger Series, including team rosters, tournament venues, and the schedule as soon as it becomes available. This season promises more exciting matchups and an expanded platform for women’s rugby talent worldwide.
China Women are already a core team in the SVNS Series: So breakdown will be 3 x European Teams (Belgium, Poland, and Czech Republic), 2 x South American Teams (Argentina and Colombia), 3 x African Teams (South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda), 2 x Asian Teams (Hong Kong China and Thailand), with the remaining two spots (total of 12 teams) going to one team from North America and one team from Oceania.
Yep, you’re right! We shouldn’t have included China, updating graphics now. Thank you.