The pools have been set for the upcoming third and final round of the men’s and women’s World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024, scheduled to take place in Munich and Krakow on May 18-19. After successful rounds in Dubai and Montevideo, Uruguay men and China women currently lead the standings in this prestigious competition.
The top four men’s and women’s teams will secure spots in the promotion and relegation play-off competition at the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid. The competition will feature three pools of four teams each, representing all six World Rugby regions. This Challenger competition serves as a pathway to the pinnacle HSBC SVNS in 2025.
Men’s leaders Uruguay are set to face hosts Germany, Georgia, and Papua New Guinea in Pool A, while China women will go up against Thailand, Hong Kong China, and Czechia in Pool A. The Challenger tournaments follow the Olympic Games format, with knockout stages leading to gold medal matches.
The aim of the competition is to enhance the development of rugby sevens globally, providing an opportunity for emerging teams to showcase their skills on an international stage. The final round of the Challenger series will be held in Krakow, Poland for women and in Munich, Germany for men on May 18-19. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an action-packed and thrilling conclusion to the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024.
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