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Rugby Africa stages five key competitions across the continent:

Rugby Africa Cup: The premier continental championship that brings together Africa’s top eight national teams and serves as the qualification pathway to the Rugby World Cup. The winner of the annual Repechage Final earns promotion to join Africa’s rugby elite in the Rugby Africa Cup, replacing the team relegated from the previous season. 2025 Winner: Zimbabwe 

Rugby Africa Women’s Cup (Performance): The leading women’s fifteen-a-side competition that determines the continent’s top team and pathway to the Women’s Rugby World Cup. The winner of the annual Women’s Rugby Africa Cup Division One earns promotion to join Africa’s rugby elite in the Women’s Rugby Africa Cup, replacing the team relegated from the previous season.  2025 Winner: South Africa

Africa Women’s Sevens: The flagship women’s rugby sevens tournament, where the top team qualifies for the World Rugby Challenger Series (SVNS Division 3). 2025 Winner: TBD

Africa Men’s Sevens: The elite men’s sevens championship, where the top team qualifies for the World Rugby Challenger Series (SVNS Division 3). 2025 Winner: South Africa

U20 Barthés Trophy: A development competition that showcases the next generation of African rugby talent under 20 years old. 2025 Winner: Namibia

On this page, you will find all our competitions information and ranking.

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