Teams from four different continents have secured their spots in the semi-finals of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Dubai, showcasing the global growth of rugby sevens.
In the women’s semi-finals, China will go head-to-head with Uganda, while Argentina will face off against Kenya. On the men’s side, Kenya will take on Uruguay, and Germany will go up against Chile.
The highly anticipated women’s and men’s finals will take place on Sunday, with the women’s match scheduled for 16:59 and the men’s match following shortly after at 17:33.
The top four placed men’s and women’s teams in the tournament will secure their spots in the new promotion and relegation play-off competition at the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid. This opportunity will further boost the development of rugby sevens and provide a clear pathway for teams to reach the top level of the sport.
Fans can catch all the action of the semi-finals and finals on rugbypass.tv, ensuring they stay connected to the tournament and do not miss any of the exciting moments.
Notably, Argentina’s women’s team remains the only unbeaten team in the competition, demonstrating their dominance throughout the tournament. Uganda and Kenya also secured their spots in the semi-finals with thrilling victories over Belgium and Czechia respectively.
In the men’s competition, Kenya and Uruguay, both set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris, will clash in the semi-finals. Germany, the only unbeaten team in the tournament, will face off against Chile after defeating Hong Kong China.
The World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, and it became an Olympic sport at the Rio 2016 Games. The 2024 edition of the Challenger will feature events in Dubai, Montevideo, Krakow, and Munich, allowing for greater participation and elevated levels of competition. The tournament closely follows the Olympic Games competition format, emphasizing the importance of this prestigious event.
Rugby fans worldwide can access all the matches of the Challenger through rugbypass.tv, ensuring they can witness every thrilling moment of the tournament.
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