Akra Elche Crowned Champions of the Valencian Community Seven Series

The Alicante team secures the regional title after an exciting second day of competition held in Valencia.

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Akra Elche has been crowned champion of the Valencian Community Seven Series, following the conclusion of the two official match days organized by the Valencian Community Rugby Federation (FRCV).

The Alicante team secured their leadership in a thrilling final day thanks to their consistency, significant game evolution, and exemplary conduct on and off the field. The Seven Series kicked off at the Municipal Sports Center of Dénia with a first day marked by extreme parity. Despite competing at a high level, small details meant Akra Elche could only secure one victory in their debut.
The second day, held at the Campo del Río (Valencia), marked a definitive step forward for the group. Playing without pressure and with complete confidence, the players dominated their matches convincingly, achieving much wider victories while maintaining constant intensity.
The tournament concluded with an exciting tie in points at the top of the table between Akra Elche and CAU Valencia. The title was ultimately decided in favor of the Alicante team based on a greater number of tries in direct confrontations and the fair play criterion.

"After finishing the XV rugby season, we approached these Seven Series with a very clear idea: to enjoy rugby from a different perspective. Sevens allows us to work on different skills and enhance individual technical aspects, but we wanted to compete without the constant pressure of the result. We wanted the players to enjoy the complete experience: spending the day together, laughing, dancing, and enjoying the atmosphere."

David Alcaraz · Coach of the Akra Elche women's team

"Beyond the final title, I'm left with the sense of group that has been created. In Dénia, the work was already evident; you could see a committed team. The second day in Valencia was the culmination of all that; they competed with great composure and enormous concentration, without fear of making mistakes. One of our greatest strengths was that we never dropped our level, regardless of who was on the field."

David Alcaraz · Coach of the Akra Elche women's team

"The last match against CAU felt very much like a final. We started behind very early, but the team reacted with immense calm, without anxiety, gradually dominating until we achieved a clear victory that led us to be champions. But honestly, the most important thing for me hasn't been the trophy. I'm left with the smiles. Seeing the players enjoy playing and leave happy is what truly makes this sport special. Many times, I felt like a privileged spectator watching the group they had built."

David Alcaraz · Coach of the Akra Elche women's team