Uruguay’s Men and China’s Women Triumph at World Rugby Sevens Challenger in Montevideo
In an action-packed weekend at the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay’s men and China’s women emerged as the champions. Uruguay staged a memorable comeback in the men’s Cup final, defeating Hong Kong China to claim the title. On the women’s side, China secured their second Cup title with a dominating performance against Argentina.
These victories have propelled both Uruguay and China to the top of the standings as the teams head into the final tournaments in Krakow and Munich. The stakes are high, as the top four teams from both the men’s and women’s standings will qualify for a promotion-relegation tournament.
In the women’s third-place play-off, Belgium and Kenya battled it out, with Kenya ultimately clinching victory. Meanwhile, Kenya continued their winning streak in the men’s division, defeating Chile in the third-place play-off.
As the competition intensifies, Germany and Poland are determined to maintain their hopes of finishing in the top four in the standings. With only a few tournaments left in the Challenger series, every match counts as teams vie for a spot in the promotion-relegation tournament.
The World Rugby Sevens Challenger series has once again delivered thrilling rugby action, showcasing the talent and determination of teams from around the world. Fans can look forward to more exciting matches as the competition heats up in Krakow and Munich. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for the latest updates on the World Rugby Sevens Challenger series.
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