2025 Africa Cup: Schedule, How to Watch & Results

The 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup is here, and while this year’s tournament doesn’t offer direct qualification for WXV or the World Cup, it’s still a key event on the calendar. For South Africa, already qualified for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, it serves as a crucial tune-up and could influence future rankings and seedings that impact global competitions.

Hosted in Antananarivo, Madagascar from June 7 to 15, the round robin tournament features South Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, and newly promoted Uganda. Uganda joins the top tier after going unbeaten in the Division 1 tournament held in San-Pédro, Ivory Coast. They defeated Tunisia, Zimbabwe, and Côte d’Ivoire with bonus point wins in all three rounds.

South Africa enters as the defending champion and regional powerhouse, while Kenya and Madagascar bring experience and firepower of their own. Madagascar, especially, thrives at home. Last year they drew 15,000 fans to Stade Makis on a midweek working day, showing the country’s deep passion for rugby. The Kenya versus Madagascar clash could be the tournament’s tightest contest, while Uganda will be looking to gain valuable experience in their return to top tier play.