The stage is set for the 2025 Rugby Africa women’s cup with the confirmed fixtures promising a thrilling contest among four of the continent’s top women’s rugby nations with the tournament set to take place from 7 to 15 June 2025 at Stade Makis in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Participating teams include Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and hosts Madagascar, who will battle it out in a round-robin format over three matchdays.
The tournament kicks off on June 7, 2025 with a southern vs eastern Africa clash as South Africa face Uganda at 13:00 GMT. The second fixture of the day sees Kenya take on Madagascar at 15:00 GMT in what promises to be a high-stakes opener for the home side.
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Action resumes four days later on June 11, 2025 with a heavyweight showdown between South Africa and Kenya at 13:00 GMT. The later match pits Madagascar against Uganda at 15:00 GMT, a crucial tie that could determine the tournament’s dark horse.
The final day on June 15, 2025 features regional derbies, with Kenya locking horns with Uganda at 13:00 GMT in the East African classic. The tournament will conclude with South Africa facing Madagascar at 15:00 GMT.
2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Fixtures:
Match Day 1 – Saturday, 7 June 2025
Game 1: South Africa vs Uganda
Game 2: Kenya vs Madagascar
Match Day 2 – Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Game 3: South Africa vs Kenya
Game 4: Madagascar vs Uganda
Match Day 3 – Sunday, 15 June 2025
Game 5: Kenya vs Uganda
Game 6: South Africa vs Madagascar
