France Women's Rugby Team Advances to Quarter-Finals at 2026 World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong

The French women's rugby sevens team has successfully qualified for the quarter-finals at the Hong Kong leg of the 2026 World Rugby Sevens Series following a strong performance in the group stages. On April 18, 2026, France secured their spot with a hard-fought 19-14 victory over the United States in the final group match. This win capped a flawless group stage for the French women, who previously defeated Argentina 29-14 and Spain 31-14.

In their match against the U.S., Lou Noël-Rivier and Annick Koniy each scored early tries, helping to build a 12-0 halftime lead. Despite a spirited comeback attempt by the American side in the second half, France held on for their third consecutive victory. The French women are set to face Japan in the quarter-finals at 13:19 on Saturday, a team they haven’t lost to this season.

Meanwhile, the French men’s rugby sevens team experienced a narrow setback, losing 26-24 to Fiji after earlier wins against Great Britain (22-7) and Germany (35-0). This defeat means they will play New Zealand in the quarter-finals at 12:03 on Saturday. The forthcoming match will be their fifth meeting this season, with both teams holding two wins apiece, promising a competitive encounter.

The successful progression of the women’s team highlights their strong campaign in the World Rugby Sevens Series and sets up an exciting quarter-final clash against Japan, while the men face tough opposition in New Zealand to advance further in the tournament.