In Montevideo, Uganda’s teams took center stage at the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024. On International Women’s Day, Uganda, alongside Argentina, Belgium, China, and Poland, celebrated with a pair of victories, securing their places in the women’s quarter-finals.
While China continued their fine form from the Dubai round, trailing Poland in Pool A, and Belgium remained the only unbeaten team in Pool B, it was Uganda’s men’s team that stood out, going unbeaten on day one and claiming a remarkable victory against Uruguay in an epic encounter.
Hong Kong China also showcased their prowess, topping Pool B with impressive wins, but it was Uganda’s thrilling comeback against Germany and their intense clash with Uruguay that stole the spotlight.
As the competition unfolds, Uganda’s presence remains a highlight, with fans eagerly anticipating their performance in the upcoming matches. The action continues on Saturday with the final round of pool matches, followed by the quarter-finals, setting the stage for an exciting finals day on Sunday.
This year’s Challenger is more significant than ever, with the expanded three-round competition and the top four placed men’s and women’s teams qualifying for the new promotion and relegation play-off competition at the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid.
The Challenger, introduced in February 2020, continues to boost the global development of rugby sevens, providing a clear promotion pathway. The 2024 edition kicked off with a combined men’s and women’s event in Dubai, followed by the current round in Montevideo, leading to standalone events in Krakow, Poland, and Munich, Germany, in May.
For fans worldwide, the action is accessible on rugbypass.tv, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of Uganda’s impressive performance in the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger.
