Quarter-final line-ups confirmed after thrilling first day of World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger final round in Munich and Krakow, as China women qualify for HSBC SVNS Play Off in Madrid

The Women’s Eagles have taken a massive step towards qualification for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and also WXV 1 later this year after coming from behind to ruin Australia’s maiden test in Melbourne.

Captains of the 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams competing in the third and final round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 gathered in Krakow, Poland and Munich, Germany respectively.

Australia’s Siokapesi Palu attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Australia’s WXV 1 match against Wales on 3 November. The player was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.

Australia’s Siokapesi Palu will appear before an independent Judicial Committee having received a red card in Australia’s WXV 1 match against Wales in Auckland on Friday, 3 November.

New Zealand's Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing on 6 November.