2024 Rugby Africa Women's Cup

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]

2024 Rugby Africa Women's Cup
Tournament details
Host Madagascar
VenueAntananarivo
Date4 – 12 May 2024
Countries Cameroon
 Kenya
 Madagascar
 South Africa
Teams4
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

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Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification   RSA   MAD   KEN   CMR
1   South Africa 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 3 0 0 3 22 106 −84 4 18 0 1 1
Source: [citation needed]

Fixtures

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Round 1

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Razanakoto, Johanna (16 April 2024). "RUGBY AFRICA WOMEN'S CUP 2024". sport.mg (in French). Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Women's Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women's RWC 2025". WXV. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Koen proud of Bok Women's RWC qualification". SA Rugby. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.