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Kenya 7s experienced a resurgence in the Challenger Series, securing a convincing 31-12 victory over Chile in the third-place playoff match held on Monday morning in Montevideo, Uruguay.

This encounter marked a rematch of the Dubai final, where Kenya emerged triumphant over Chile to clinch the Cup title at The Sevens Stadium in January.

Kenya 7s lead

Shujaa demonstrated their dominance at Estadio Charrúa, surging to a commanding 19-5 lead at halftime with tries from Lamec Ambetsa Kokoya, Vincent Onyala, and Anthony Omondi.

A decisive break by John Okoth in the second half further solidified Kenya’s victory, sealing the win against the Chilean side.

Despite Chile’s efforts, missed opportunities, including a critical knock-on by Diego Warnken, proved costly for the team.

Kenya’s triumph in this match leaves them second in the standings alongside Uruguay, setting the stage for an exciting finale in Munich in May.

Meanwhile, hosts Uruguay staged a comeback at Estadio Charrúa, securing a resounding 28-0 victory over Hong Kong China in the men’s Cup final.

With this triumph, Los Teros Sevens have positioned themselves at the summit of the standings, level with Kenya, and hold a crucial 10-point lead over their closest competitors.

In the women’s category, China continued their dominance with a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Argentina in the final.

With a perfect record in the Challenger Series, China head into the final tournament in Krakow with an unblemished 40 points, maintaining a significant lead over their rivals.

Other results

Belgium’s resilience earned them a 29-12 win over Uganda in the women’s third-place playoff.

This victory, coupled with their consistent performance, sees Belgium and Uganda level on points and positioned within the top four standings.

With the conclusion of the final round in Krakow and Munich, the top four teams in both the men’s and women’s categories will advance to a standalone promotion-relegation tournament, shaping the landscape for HSBC SVNS 2025.