Heartbreak for Bok Women Sevens in Los Angeles

South Africa overcame Argentina before a last-minute Kenya try saw the Springbok Women Sevens fail to attain qualification for the 2025/6 season’s World Rugby Sevens second tier tournament, at the World Rugby Play Off tournament at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California on May 4, 2025. Photo: by Alex Ho / World Rugby

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team’s hearts were broken by their last-minute defeat to Kenya in their HSBC SVNS Play-off final in Los Angeles on Sunday, meaning that the team will have to qualify for Division 2 next season.

Mixed Start for Bok Women Sevens in Los Angeles

The Springbok Women's Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers tracks the action as Rights Mkhari swings the ball down the line during the HSBC SVNS Play-off tournament at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles on Saturday, 3 May, 2025. Photo: Gallo Images / SA Rugby

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team had an up and down start in their first two pool games of the HSBC SVNS Play-off tournament, beating Ireland before going down to China in Los Angeles on Saturday

Strong Start for Bok Women’s Sevens in Cape Town

The Bok Women's Sevens impressed on Day 1 of the Round 2 in the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025, with commanding wins over Samoa and Poland top Pool C to qualify for Saturday’s semi-finals, at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 7 March, 2025. All Photos: World Rugby / Zach Franzen Photo

The Bok Women’s Sevens impressed on Day 1 of the Round 2 at the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025, with commanding wins over Samoa and Poland top Pool C and qualify for Saturday’s semi-finals at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

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