The second stage of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series among women began in Kazan on 1 September. Teams from 12 countries of the continent are taking part in it: Russia, France, Scotland, Germany, Spain, Poland, Wales, Belgium, England, Ireland, Italy, Portugal. The first stage of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series was in late June-early July in France. The hosts of the tournament became the winners. The national team of Russia was second. It's the teams that are the main candidates to be called the best on the continent.