Highlights: HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | DAY 2

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New Zealand and South Africa secure vital HSBC SVNS titles after a physical weekend of rugby in Australia.

Black Ferns Sevens Outclass Australia

The Black Ferns Sevens defeated Australia 29-7 to claim their third title of the season, adding the Perth crown to their wins in Dubai and Singapore. The victory grants New Zealand a four-point lead at the top of the series standings.

Player of the Final Kelsey Teneti, who scored two tries on either side of the break, described the win as emotional: “We carry our wahine and our country on our shoulders. To go back-to-back really means a lot.”

“It’s been three years in the making for this win. With so much family in the crowd, it felt like a home game.”
— Stacey Waaka

In the bronze final, France narrowly beat the USA thanks to a late try from Hawa Tounkara.

Blitzboks Power Past Fiji

In the men’s draw, South Africa secured their first Australian title in over a decade. The Blitzboks overcame Fiji in a physical encounter to add to their Cape Town trophy from earlier this season.

The decisive moment came from Ryan Oosthuizen, who muscled through three defenders to score. “Fiji is always a battle,” Oosthuizen remarked. “I’m not the fastest guy, so sometimes I need to run over people!”

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi praised the squad’s depth: “The youngsters had to step up… they hit the sweet spot in Perth and played out of their socks.”

Australia took the bronze, coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 12-10 in a fiery Trans-Tasman clash.

Looking Ahead: Vancouver Pools

The draw for the next leg in Vancouver is set:

Category	Pool A	Pool B
Women	New Zealand, France, Japan, Great Britain	Australia, USA, Canada, Fiji
Men	South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Great Britain	Fiji, Australia, Argentina, France