Belgian Women’s Sevens Eye Los Angeles in 2025
The road to Los Angeles is open for the Belgian women’s rugby sevens team, as World Rugby has officially confirmed the format for the HSBC Sevens Challenger Series 2025. The familiar three-round competition will remain unchanged, offering the BelSevens a clear path to potentially qualify for the coveted Los Angeles tournament.
The Challenger Series culminates in a high-stakes showdown in “the City of Angels” on May 3 and 4. This promotion and relegation tournament pits the top four teams from the Challenger Series against the bottom four teams from the HSBC Sevens Series. The eight teams will battle it out for four coveted spots in the next edition of the prestigious series, previously known as the World Series.
The BelSevens face a demanding schedule in their bid to reach Los Angeles. They’ll need a top-four finish at the end of the three qualifying rounds to seal their place in California.
The first two rounds will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 1 and 2, followed by a highly anticipated stop in the South African city once again from March 7 to 8. Finally, Krakow, Poland will host the conclusive third round on April 11 and 12.
The BelSevens will be taking on a strong field, primed for battle in the Challenger Series. Joining Belgium, Argentina, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mexico, Thailand, Poland, South Africa and Uganda are already confirmed participants.
Looking back, the BelSevens demonstrated their potential in the 2024 Challenger Series. They achieved third-place finishes in Dubai, Montevideo, and Krakow, only to be halted by China in the final tournament in Madrid.
The men’s Belgian sevens team will unfortunately miss out on participating in the Challenger Series for the second consecutive year.
What are the biggest challenges the Belgian Women’s Sevens might face in their bid to reach the Los Angeles tournament?
## Eyes on the Prize: Can the Belgian Women’s Sevens Seize the LA Dream?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Alex Reed, rugby analyst and commentator, to discuss the exciting news about the Belgian women’s sevens team and their quest to qualify for the Los Angeles tournament in 2025.
**Alex Reed:** It’s fantastic to see the BelSevens with a clear pathway to Los Angeles. The Challenger Series format is familiar, but the stakes are incredibly high this year.
**Interviewer:** Indeed! A top-four finish across three rounds is all that stands between them and that coveted spot in California. How do you see their chances, considering the strong competition they’ll face?
**Alex Reed:** The Challenger Series is stacked with talented teams. The BelSevens have shown tremendous potential, achieving strong results in 2024. But consistency will be key. Can they maintain that level of performance across three consecutive tournaments? That’s the big question mark.
**Interviewer:** Many fans are excited about the prospect of seeing the BelSevens on the world stage in Los Angeles. Do you think this young team has what it takes to make that dream a reality?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. They have the talent, the passion, and the drive. But they’ll need to stay focused and avoid letting the pressure get to them.
**Interviewer:** There’s a lot riding on this series for the Belgian women’s team. Given their recent successes, do you think this could be a turning point for Belgian rugby sevens on the international stage?
**Alex Reed:** I think so.
**Interviewer:** And lastly, what message would you have for the BelSevens as they embark on this challenging journey?
**Alex Reed:** Believe in yourselves, trust your training, and leave everything on the field. The rugby world is watching, and Belgium deserves its place amongst the best.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for your insights, Alex Reed. Best of luck to the BelSevens!
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure. Go Belgium!
**Do you think the Belgian Women’s Sevens have what it takes to overcome the odds and secure their place in Los Angeles?**
