2024 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Explained

2024 Rugby Africa Women's Cup
Type:Women
Host:MAD
Venue:Antananarivo
Countries:


Nations:4
Champion:RSA
Runnerup:MAD
Preceded By:2023
Succeeded By:2025

The 2024 Rugby Africa Women's Cup was the tournament's fourth edition and was held in Antananarivo, Madagascar from 4 to 12 May.[1] The champion qualified directly for the 2025 Rugby World Cup and also for the 2024 WXV 2 competition.[2] [3] The runner-up qualified for the 2024 WXV 3 and also has a chance of qualifying for the 2025 Women's World Cup as the remaining six places will be awarded to the highest-finishing teams in WXV who have not qualified via the 2021 Rugby World Cup or the regional tournaments.

South Africa defended their title successfully and booked their spot in next year's Women's Rugby World Cup.[4] [5] Runners-up, Madagascar, will be making their WXV debut in September.

Fixtures

Round 1

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Round 2

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Round 3

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Razanakoto . Johanna . 16 April 2024 . RUGBY AFRICA WOMEN'S CUP 2024 . 24 April 2024 . sport.mg . fr.
  2. Web site: 20 March 2024 . Women's Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women's RWC 2025 . 23 April 2024 . WXV.
  3. Web site: All you need to know about the Women's Rugby World Cup England 2025 qualification pathway . 23 April 2024 . Women's Rugby World Cup.
  4. Web site: 12 May 2024 . South Africa win Rugby Africa Women's Cup to qualify for Women's RWC 2025 . 15 May 2024 . www.women.rugby . en.
  5. Web site: 12 May 2024 . Koen proud of Bok Women's RWC qualification . 15 May 2024 . SA Rugby.