South Africa Women’s Sevens team successfully defended their Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens title by defeating Kenya 19-10 in a thrilling final, capping off an impressive tournament performance.

Kenya opened the scoring when Stellah Wafula became the first player in the tournament to score against the formidable South African side. Ayanda Malinga quickly responded with a try in the corner to level the game.

In the second half, Kenya regained the lead through a powerful run from Sharon Auma. However, South Africa bounced back when Felicia Jacobs finished off a line break by Zihtle Mhpupa, putting them ahead with a converted try. The intense match saw Kenya pushing hard to reclaim the lead, but South Africa’s defense held strong. Jacobs sealed the victory with a final try, securing South Africa’s win.

Both South Africa and Kenya earned spots in the 2025 Challenger Series, with Uganda claiming the third slot after defeating Madagascar 17-5 in the playoff.

The 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament, organized by Rugby Africa in collaboration with the Ghanaian government, featured 12 national teams, including top contenders such as South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar.