2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series – Women's tour
The 2023 Challenger Series for women's rugby sevens teams was the second season of the second-tier circuit that allowed a promotion pathway to the World Rugby Sevens Series.
2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series | |
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Women's tour – Series II | |
Hosts | |
Date | 20–30 April 2023 |
Nations | 12 |
Final positions | |
Champions | ![]() |
Runners-up | ![]() |
Third | ![]() |
← 2022 2024 → |
The women's challenger tour had twelve national teams competing and was played as two tournaments on 20–22 and 28–30 April 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa,[1] with the winner gaining direct entry to the 2023–24 World Rugby Sevens series.
Teams
There were 12 women's national teams competing in the Challenger Series for 2023.[2]
Date qualified | Means of qualification | Nation |
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30 April 2022 | 2022 Africa Women's Sevens | ![]() |
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11 June 2022 | 2022 Sudamérica Rugby Women's Sevens | ![]() |
3 July 2022 | 2022 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Series | ![]() |
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9 October 2022 | 2022 South American Games [lower-alpha 1] | ![]() |
14 November 2022 | 2022 RAN Women's Super Sevens | ![]() |
20 November 2022 | 2022 Oceania Women's Sevens Challenge | ![]() |
27 November 2022 | 2022 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series | ![]() |
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Totals | 7 | 12 |
- Notes
- When the Challenger Series schedule was announced in December 2022, the second qualifying team from South America had not been determined.[2] It was not until a month later that Paraguay's place was confirmed, based on their second-place finish at the South American Games back in October 2022.[3]
Schedule
The official schedule for the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series was:[4]
Leg | Stadium | City | Dates | Winner |
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1 | Markotter Stadium | Stellenbosch | 20–22 April 2023 | ![]() |
2 | 28–30 April 2023 | ![]() |
Standings
Pos |
Event Team |
![]() Leg 1 |
![]() Leg 2 |
Total points |
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1 | ![]() |
20 | 20 | 40 |
2 | ![]() |
18 | 18 | 36 |
3 | ![]() |
16 | 16 | 32 |
4 | ![]() |
14 | 12 | 26 |
5 | ![]() |
12 | 14 | 26 |
6 | ![]() |
10 | 4 | 14 |
7 | ![]() |
4 | 10 | 14 |
8 | ![]() |
6 | 8 | 14 |
9 | ![]() |
8 | 3 | 11 |
10 | ![]() |
1 | 6 | 7 |
11 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 4 |
12 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 4 |
Pool stage – Leg 1
All times are in SAST, South African Standard Time: (UTC+2).
Pool D
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 26 | +46 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 50 | +16 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 58 | −29 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 64 | −33 | 3 |
Source: World Rugby
20 April 11:22 |
Colombia ![]() | 15–12 | ![]() |
Try: Laura Mejia Valentina Tapias Leidy García | Report | Try: Maggie Au Yeung Rosanna Wright Con: Rosanna Wright |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
20 April 11:44 |
Poland ![]() | 15–7 | ![]() |
Try: Katarzyna Paszczyk Małgorzata Kołdej Ilona Zaishliuk | Report | Try: Cecilia Benza Con: Lucero Viveros |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
20 April 14:19 |
Colombia ![]() | 32–12 | ![]() |
Try: Camila Lopera (2) Leidy Soto (2) Valentina Tapias Madi Cordoba Con: Camila Lopera | Report | Try: Sofia Armoa Maira Mendez Con: Lucero Viveros |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
20 April 14:46 |
Poland ![]() | 31–0 | ![]() |
Try: Małgorzata Kołdej (3) Tamara Czumer-Iwin Ilona Zaishliuk Con: Natalia Pamięta (2) Julia Druzgała | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
21 April 09:22 |
Hong Kong ![]() | 17–12 | ![]() |
Try: Natasha OLSON-THORNE Jess HO Wai-on Micayla Baltazar Con: Rosanna Wright | Report | Try: Cinthia Cristaldo Santander Maria Gauto Con: Lucero Viveros |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
Pool E
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 12 | +45 | 8 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 21 | +3 | 6 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 67 | −53 | 5 |
Source: World Rugby
20 April 09:00 |
Madagascar ![]() | 26–7 | ![]() |
Try: Claudia Rasoarimalala Ericka Razakaniaina Ginah Raharimalala Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa Con: Patricia Ravololonirina (2) Zoanah Fanantenana | Report | Try: Daniela Alvarado Con: Alessandra Bender |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
20 April 09:22 |
South Africa ![]() | 7–7 | ![]() |
Try: Simamkele Namba Con: Eloise Webb | Report | Try: Anežka-Marta Sládková Con: Julie Doležilová |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
20 April 12:16 |
Madagascar ![]() | 7–12 | ![]() |
Try: Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa Con: Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa | Report | Try: Anežka-Marta Sládková (2) Con: Julie Doležilová |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
20 April 12:38 |
South Africa ![]() | 36–0 | ![]() |
Try: Mathrin Simmers (2) Nadine Roos Eloise Webb Ayanda Malinga Simamkele Namba Con: Eloise Webb (3) | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
21 April 11:10 |
South Africa ![]() | 14–5 | ![]() |
Try: Zintle Mpupha Marlize de Bruin Con: Nadine Roos (2) | Report | Try: Ericka Razakaniaina |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
Pool F
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | +91 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 45 | +1 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 45 | +3 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 121 | −102 | 3 |
Source: World Rugby
20 April 09:00 |
Belgium ![]() | 27–12 | ![]() |
Try: Cecile Blondiau (2) Emilie Musch (2) Noemie van de Poele Con: Ella Amory | Report | Try: Fatima Rama Alice Alois Con: Kymlie Rapilla |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
20 April 09:22 |
China ![]() | 12–0 | ![]() |
Try: Chen Keyi (2) Con: Chen Keyi | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
20 April 12:16 |
Belgium ![]() | 19–0 | ![]() |
Try: Cecile Blondiau (2) Emilie Musch Con: Nele Pien Heloise Stevins | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
20 April 12:38 |
China ![]() | 46–0 | ![]() |
Try: Chen Keyi (2) Yan Meiling Liu Xiaoqian (2) Wang Xiao Gao Yueying Liao Jiuli Con: Gu Yaoyao (2) Liao Jiuli | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
21 April 09:00 |
Papua New Guinea ![]() | 7–48 | ![]() |
Try: Fatima Rama Con: Lynette Aua | Report | Try: Uthumporn Liamrat Laksina Nawakaew Jeeraporn Peerabunanon (2) Rattanaporn Wittayaronnayut (2) Nantadchaporn Yodya Jutartip Yimyaem Con: Panpassa Jaijarim Thanaporn Huankid (3) |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
Ranking of third-placed teams
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 5 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 45 | +3 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 58 | −29 | 5 |
Source: World Rugby
Knockout stage – Leg 1
Cup bracket
Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 12 | |||||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 0 | |||||||||
![]() | 32 | |||||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 0 | |||||||||
![]() | 17 | |||||||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 10 | |||||||||
![]() | 17 | |||||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 26 | |||||||||
![]() | 24 | |||||||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 19 | Third place | ||||||||
![]() | 19 | |||||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||||||
![]() | 14 | |||||||||
![]() | 10 | |||||||||
- Cup quarter-finals
21 April 17:50 |
South Africa ![]() | 29–12 | ![]() |
Try: Zintle Mpupha Ayanda Malinga (3) Marlize de Bruin Con: Nadine Roos Eloise Webb | Report | Try: Nantadchaporn Yodya (2) Con: Passorn Jaengjob |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
21 April 18:15 |
China ![]() | 32-0 | ![]() |
Try: Chen Keyi Liu Xiaoqian (3) Hu Yu Zhou Yan Con: Chen Keyi | Report |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
21 April 20:02 |
Czech Republic ![]() | 17–26 | ![]() |
Try: Julie Doležilová Anežka-Marta Sládková Tereza Baťhová Con: Petra Vacková | Report | Try: Margaux Lalli Cecile Blondiau (2) Manon Nairac Con: Ella Amory (3) |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
21 April 20:30 |
Poland ![]() | 19–5 | ![]() |
Try: Hanna Maliszewska Ilona Zaishliuk (2) Con: Natalia Pamięta Julia Druzgała | Report | Try: Claudia Rasoarimalala |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
- Cup semi-finals
22 April 10:16 |
Belgium ![]() | 24–19 | ![]() |
Try: Margaux Lalli (2) Cecile Blondiau Emilie Musch Con: Nele Pien (2) | Report | Try: Małgorzata Kołdej (2) Ilona Zaishliuk Con: Natalia Pamięta (2) |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
- Third-place final
22 April 11:46 |
China ![]() | 14–10 | ![]() |
Try: Yan Meiling Liu Xiaoqian Con: Gu Yaoyao (2) | Report | Try: Małgorzata Kołdej Julia Druzgała |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
- Cup final
22 April 12:33 |
South Africa ![]() | 17–10 | ![]() |
Try: Nadine Roos Ayanda Malinga Marlize de Bruin Con: Libbie Janse van Rensburg | Report | Try: Nele Pien Emilie Musch |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Jess Ling |
5th–8th bracket
5th-place semi-finals | 5th-place final | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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![]() | 10 | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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![]() | 10 | |||||
![]() | 5 | |||||
7th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 12 | |||||
![]() | 14 |
- 5th-place semi-finals
22 April 08:00 |
Thailand ![]() | 19–5 | ![]() |
Try: Uthumporn Liamrat (2) Panpassa Jaijarim Con: Panpassa Jaijarim Passorn Jaengjob | Report | Try: Leidy García |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Giana Viljoen |
22 April 08:00 |
Czech Republic ![]() | 10–5 | ![]() |
Try: Julie Doležilová Kristýna Plevová Con: Precious Pazani | Report | Try: Monica Rasoloniaina |
Markotter Stadium |
- 5th-place final
22 April 11:52 |
Thailand ![]() | 10–34 | ![]() |
Try: Laksina Nawakaew Narathip Maneesai | Report | Try: Kristýna Riegertová (3) Anežka-Marta Sládková (2) Veronika Oupicová Con: Julie Doležilová Pavlina Cuprova |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
- 7th-place final
22 April 11:52 |
Colombia ![]() | 12–14 | ![]() |
Try: Daniela Alzate Leidy García Con: Laura Mejia | Report | Try: Joelà Mirasoa Fenohasina Monica Rasoloniaina Con: Ericka Razakaniaina Jinah Kelly Razanamahefa |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Precious Pazani |
9th–12th bracket
9th-place semi-finals | 9th-place final | |||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
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22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 7 | |||||
![]() | 15 | |||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 12 | |||||
![]() | 19 | |||||
![]() | 5 | |||||
11th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 10 | |||||
![]() | 5 |
- 9th-place semi-finals
22 April 10:44 |
Hong Kong ![]() | 44–7 | ![]() |
Try: Natasha Olson-Thorne (3) Nam Ka Man Rosanna Wright (2) Gabriella Rivers (2) Con: Rosanna Wright (2) | Report | Try: Fatima Rama Con: Sharon Kobor |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Ano Kuwai |
22 April 11:06 |
Mexico ![]() | 19–5 | ![]() |
Try: Zoe Tuyú Maria Pruijn (2) Con: Alessandra Bender (2) | Report | Try: Sofia Armoa |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Zoe Naude |
- 11th-place final
22 April 9:54 |
Papua New Guinea ![]() | 10–5 | ![]() |
Try: Kymlie Rapilla Alice Alois | Report | Try: Cinthia Cristaldo Santander |
Markotter Stadium Referee: Doriane Domenjo |
- 9th-place final
Placings – Leg 1
Position | Team | Pld | W | L | D |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
2nd | ![]() |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
3rd | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
4th | ![]() |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
5th | ![]() |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
6th | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
7th | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
8th | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
9th | ![]() |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
10th | ![]() |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
11th | ![]() |
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
12th | ![]() |
5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Pool stage – Leg 2
Pool D
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 5 | +81 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 53 | −20 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 45 | −21 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 71 | −40 | 5 |
Source: World Rugby
Pool E
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 10 | +64 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 46 | −2 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 5 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 77 | −60 | 3 |
Source: World Rugby
Pool F
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 14 | +82 | 9 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 48 | +15 | 6 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 53 | −17 | 6 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 101 | −80 | 3 |
Source: World Rugby
Ranking of third-placed teams
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 53 | −17 | 6 | Advance to quarter-finals |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 45 | −21 | 5 |
Source: World Rugby
Knockout stage – Leg 2
Cup bracket
Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 40 | |||||||||
30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||||||
![]() | 22 | |||||||||
29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||||||
![]() | 39 | |||||||||
30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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![]() | 14 | |||||||||
29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
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![]() | 17 | |||||||||
30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||||||
![]() | 0 | |||||||||
29 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 24 | Third place | ||||||||
![]() | 31 | |||||||||
30 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||||||
![]() | 0 | |||||||||
![]() | 31 | |||||||||
![]() | 15 | |||||||||
5th–8th bracket
5th-place semi-finals | 5th-place final | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 12 | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||
![]() | 10 | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 24 | |||||
![]() | 14 | |||||
![]() | 12 | |||||
7th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 0 | |||||
![]() | 24 |
9th–12th bracket
9th-place semi-finals | 9th-place final | |||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 24 | |||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 0 | |||||
![]() | 14 | |||||
21 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 22 | |||||
![]() | 34 | |||||
![]() | 0 | |||||
11th-place final | ||||||
22 April – Markotter Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 10 | |||||
![]() | 24 |
Placings – Leg 2
Position | Team | Pld | W | L | D |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | ![]() |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
2nd | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
3rd | ![]() |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
4th | ![]() |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
5th | ![]() |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
6th | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
7th | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
8th | ![]() |
6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
9th | ![]() |
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
10th | ![]() |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
11th | ![]() |
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
12th | ![]() |
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
References
- "World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 Schedule Confirmed – Stellenbosch Hosts". rugbyasia247. 3 March 2023.
- "World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 schedule announced". World Rugby. 21 December 2022.
- "Las chicas de Paraguay viajarán a Sudáfrica" [The girls from Paraguay will travel to South Africa]. Sudamérica Rugby (in Spanish). 30 January 2023.
- "World Rugby Challenger Series". world.rugby. World Rugby.
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