Teams from four different continents have qualified for the semi-finals at the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Dubai. In the women’s semi-finals, China will face off against Uganda, while Argentina will take on Kenya. On the men’s side, Kenya will go head to head with Uruguay, and Germany will compete against Chile.
Excitement is building for the finals, which are set to take place on Sunday at 16:59 for the women’s match and 17:33 for the men’s match. Fans will be able to watch all the action unfold on rugbypass.tv.
The top four placed men’s and women’s teams will secure their spot in the new promotion and relegation play-off competition at the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid. This will provide an incredible opportunity for these teams to showcase their skills on a global stage.
Argentina has remained undefeated in the women’s competition, earning a hard-fought victory against Thailand. China also secured their spot in the semi-finals with a convincing win over Poland. Meanwhile, Uganda caused an upset by defeating Belgium in the women’s quarter-finals, and Kenya emerged victorious against Czechia.
In the men’s tournament, Kenya and Uruguay secured their places in the semi-finals after overcoming Japan and Tonga, respectively. Germany, on the other hand, has remained unbeaten and will face off against Chile in the semi-finals.
The Challenger tournament is not only an exciting event but also aims to boost the development of rugby sevens across the globe. It provides a pathway for teams to reach the pinnacle of global rugby sevens. The 2024 edition of the Challenger consists of three rounds and will culminate in the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid.
Following the Dubai leg, the Challenger events will continue in Uruguay and Poland before the final event takes place in Germany in May. These tournaments replicate the Olympic Games competition format, with quarter-finals and knockout stages, adding to the excitement for both players and fans.
For those unable to attend the matches in person, rugbypass.tv offers a convenient way to watch the tournament from the comfort of their homes or on the go.
