2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host | Madagascar |
| Venue | Stade Makis, Antananarivo |
| Date | 7 – 15 June 2025 |
| Countries | Kenya Madagascar South Africa Uganda |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Africa (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Kenya |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
← 2024 2026 → | |
The 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup is the fifth edition of the tournament and will be held in Antananarivo, Madagascar from 7 to 15 June.[1][2] Uganda secured their place in the premier division after winning the Division 1 competition earlier in April, they will replace Cameroon.[3][4][5]
The Springbok Women were crowned champions for the fourth time after they defeated hosts, Madagascar, in the final match.[6][7]
Venue
| Antananarivo | |
|---|---|
| Stade Makis | |
| Capacity: 20,000 | |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 36 | +106 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Kenya | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 24 | +63 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | Uganda | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 129 | −98 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | Madagascar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 113 | −71 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 15 June 2025. Source:
Fixtures
Round 1
| 7 June 2025 13:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| (1 BP) South Africa | 62–7 | Uganda |
| Try: Anushka Groenewald 5' c Simamkele Namba 10' m Ntsako Faith Tshauke (2) 17' m, 42' c Byrhandrè Dolf 24' c Lerato Makua 38' m Patience Mokone (2) 47' c, 71' m Aphiwe Ngwevu 64' c Sinothile Bhengu 69' c Con: Mary Zulu (4) 5', 25', 43', 48' Byrhandrè Dolf 64' Simamkele Namba 70' Cards: Simamkele Namba 57' | Report | Try: Grace Nabaggala 51' c Con: Tina Akello 52' Cards: Hellen Acanit 63' |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Bineta Sene (Senegal) |
| 7 June 2025 15:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| (1 BP) Kenya | 28–5 | Madagascar |
| Try: Phoebe Akinyi Otieno 25' c Stella Wafula 43' m Moreen Muritu 62' m Sinaida Nyachio 80' m Con: Sinaida Nyachio 26' Pen: Grace Okulu 48' Drop: Grace Okulu 51' | Report | Try: Olivia Hanitriniaina 37' m |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Ronald Wutimber (Uganda) |
Round 2
| 11 June 2025 13:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| South Africa | 19–12 | Kenya (1 BP) |
| Try: Aphiwe Ngwevu 4' c Lerato Makua 35' m Nobuhle Mjwara 68' c Con: Mary Zulu (2) 4', 68' Cards: Xoliswa Khuzwayo 15' Simamkele Namba 80+2' | Report | Try: Freshia Oduor 72' c Nollin Khaleyi 76' m Con: Esther Juma 73' |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Julie Randriarimanana (Madagascar) |
| 11 June 2025 15:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| (1 BP) Madagascar | 20–24 | Uganda (1 BP) |
| Try: Zaya Fanantenana 2' m Veronique Rasoanekena 37' m Laurence Rasoanandrasana 53' c Con: Nirina Ravaoharisoa 53' Pen: Nirina Ravaoharisoa 49' Cards: Sarindra Sahondramalala 74' | Report | Try: Bushira Namutebi 7' m Angella Nanyonjo 34' c Agnes Nakuya 59' c Grace Nabaggala 65' m Con: Janati Nandudu (2) 35', 61' |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Bineta Sene (Senegal) |
Round 3
| 15 June 2025 13:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| Kenya | 47–0 | Uganda |
| Try: Natasha Emali 18' m Sheilla Chajira 32' m Faith Livoi 37' m Nollin Khaleyi 40' m Penalty Try 47' Naomi Amuguni 51' m Stella Wafula (2) 61' m, 73' m Edith Nariaka 69' m | report | Cards: Proscovia Mukyala 31' Juliet Nandawula 47' |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Stephane Rakotonirainy (Madagascar) |
| 15 June 2025 15:00 EAT (UTC+3) |
| South Africa | 61–17 | Madagascar |
| Try: Ntsako Faith Tshauke 2' c Patience Mokone (2) 9' c, 26' c Byrhandrè Dolf (2) 21' c, 38' c Aphiwe Ngwevu (2) 41' c, 76' c Unam Tose 47' c Nomawethu Mabenge 62' m Con: Mary Zulu (7) 3', 10', 22', 27', 39', 41', 48' Chuma Qawe 77' Cards: Nombuyekezo Mdliki 57' Simamkele Namba 80' | report | Try: Veronique Rasoanekena 53' c Valisoa Razanakiniana 58' m Tiana Razanamahefa 80' m Con: Zaya Fanantenana 54' |
| Stade Makis, Antananarivo Referee: Ronald Wutimber (Uganda) |
References
- ^ "Qolo to lead Springbok Women to Madagascar". SA Rugby. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ Mumbi, Wambui (19 May 2025). "KRU Launches Women's Rugby Committee to Champion Development and Inclusivity". Kenya Rugby. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ Nicole, Vervelde (19 April 2025). "Uganda Secures Promotion to 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup". Rugby Afrique. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (21 April 2025). "Uganda Qualify for 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup". ChimpReports. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Rugby Africa Women's Cup 2025: Mpifanandrina vaovao hihaona amin'ny Makis Ladies i Ouganda". Newsmada (in Malagasy). 8 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Bok Women are queens of Africa yet again". SA Rugby. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
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