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.[2][3]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host |  Madagascar |
| Venue | Antananarivo |
| Date | 4 – 12 May 2024 |
| Countries |  Cameroon Kenya Madagascar South Africa |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Africa |
| Runner-up | Madagascar |
← 2023 2025 → | |
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.[4]
Standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification | RSA
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MAD
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KEN
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CMR
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 22 | +142 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | Qualifies for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup and 2024 WXV 2 | — | 63–5 | 55–0 | ||
| 2 | Madagascar
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 73 | −15 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 9 | Qualifies for 2024 WXV 3 | 17–46 | — | 12–5 | ||
| 3 | Kenya
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 109 | −43 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22–29 | — | 17–39 | |||
| 4 | Cameroon
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 106 | −84 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: [citation needed]
Fixtures
editRound 1
edit| 4 May 2024 13:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| (1 BP) South Africa | 55–0 | Cameroon |
| Report |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Julie Randriarimanana (Madagascar) |
| 4 May 2024 15:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| (1 BP) Kenya | 22–29 | Madagascar (1 BP) |
| Report |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Bineta Sene (Senegal) |
Round 2
edit| 8 May 2024 13:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| South Africa | 63–5 | Kenya |
| Report |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Adèle Robert (Belgium) |
| 8 May 2024 15:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| Madagascar | 12–5 | Cameroon |
| Report |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Mélissa Leboeuf (France) |
Round 3
edit| 12 May 2024 13:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| Cameroon | 17–39 | Kenya |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Julie Randriarimanana (Madagascar) |
| 12 May 2024 15:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| Madagascar | 17–46 | South Africa |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Mélissa Leboeuf (France) |
Source:[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Razanakoto, Johanna (16 April 2024). "RUGBY AFRICA WOMEN'S CUP 2024". sport.mg (in French). Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Women's Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women's RWC 2025". WXV. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ a b "All you need to know about the Women's Rugby World Cup England 2025 qualification pathway". Women's Rugby World Cup. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ a b "South Africa win Rugby Africa Women's Cup to qualify for Women's RWC 2025". www.women.rugby. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Koen proud of Bok Women's RWC qualification". SA Rugby. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.