The 2017 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series was the top level of international women's rugby sevens competitions organised by

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during 2017. The series featured two tournaments, one hosted in Malemort and one hosted in

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won both tournaments and finished as overall champions.

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finished third in both tournaments and finished as the series runners–up. The series also served as a 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens qualifier and Ireland qualified for the World Cup based on their performances in the series.

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and the

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were relegated to the 2018 Trophy series.

Malemort

Pool stages

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Knockout stage

Challenge Trophy

5th Place

Cup

Kazan

Pool stages

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Knockout stage

Challenge Trophy

5th Place

Cup

Final standings

References

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Malemort

Pool stages

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Knockout stage

Challenge Trophy

5th Place

Cup

Kazan

Pool stages

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Knockout stage

Challenge Trophy

5th Place

Cup

Final standings

See also

References