[1] In the men's competition, hosts South Africa were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Australia after losing to Ireland in their final group game.

[3] In the women's competition, 2022 champions New Zealand kicked off with a win over Great Britain.

[4] During her team's win over Canada in the quarter-final New Zealander Michaela Blyde became the second women to score 200 tries in the international sevens competition.

[5] Argentina won the men's event and their first title in South Africa, defeating Australia in the final.

Australia won the women's event and their first ever title in South Africa, defeating France in the final.