The 2026 WXV Global Series Challenger took place at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong from 13 to 26 September 2026, with triple-header matchdays on 13, 19 and 26 September. The competition is fully funded by World Rugby and uses the cross-pool format of the previous WXV system, with two pools of three teams each playing the three teams from the other pool.
Participating nations NationCompetitionRegional associationWorld Rugby ranking South America 25 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship Oceania 12 Asia Rugby Women's Championship Asia 16 Rugby Europe Women's Championship Europe 17 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship Oceania 15 Rugby Europe Women's Championship Europe 14
Pools The pools have been arranged as follows:
+ WXV Global Series ChallengerTeamCompetitionRegionEurope and Asia PoolAsia Rugby Women's Championship AsiaRugby Europe Women's Championship EuropeRugby Europe Championship EuropeAmericas and Pacific PoolNo regional Competition South AmericaOceania Rugby Women's Championship OceaniaOceania Rugby Women's Championship Oceania
Standings
Fixtures Fixtures were scheduled for 13, 19 and 26 September 2026 at the 5,000 capacity Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong. Match week 1 (13 September)
Match week 2 (19 September)
Match week 3 (26 September)
See also 2026 women's rugby union internationals 2026 WXV Global Series 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup
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