The SVNS Playoff final matchups have been confirmed, with four teams set to battle for the remaining two slots in the 2026 SVNS second division.
USA and Uruguay secured their promotion by topping Pools A and B respectively. They will now be joined by the winners of the playoff finals, where four more teams will vie for the last two promotion spots.
Kenya 7s (Shujaa) are set for a defining 14 minutes as they face off against Canada in a high-stakes rematch of the 2023 final—a game that saw Kenya relegated. Shujaa will be looking for redemption as they aim to return to the core series.
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In the second men’s playoff, Samoa will take on Germany. Both sides missed out at this stage in the 2024 edition and will be desperate to avoid a repeat disappointment.
In the women’s playoffs, the Kenya Lionesses face a crucial clash against South Africa. The two sides have already met three times in 2025, with the Lionesses winning two of those encounters and holding a psychological edge.
The final women’s playoff will see Spain 7s take on Argentina in a tightly contested matchup, with both teams eyeing promotion.
SVNS Playoff
Cup Semi-Finals – Men’s
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11:24 PM – Spain 7s (ESP) vs. Argentina 7s (ARG)
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11:46 PM – South Africa 7s (RSA) vs. New Zealand 7s (NZL)
Play-Off Finals – Women’s
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12:16 AM – Kenya 7s (KEN) vs. South Africa 7s (RSA)
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12:40 AM – Spain 7s (ESP) vs. Argentina 7s (ARG)
Play-Off Finals – Men’s
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1:04 AM – Kenya 7s (KEN) vs. Canada
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1:28 AM – Samoa 7s (SAM) vs. Germany
3rd Place Play-Off – Women’s
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2:05 AM – Canada 7s (CAN) vs. TBD
3rd Place Play-Off – Men’s
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2:33 AM – TBD vs. TBD
Cup Final – Women’s
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3:05 AM – Australia 7s (AUS) vs. TBD
Cup Final – Men’s
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3:41 AM – TBD vs. TBD
