The Singapore 7s concluded on Sunday, 1 February 2026, with Fiji and New Zealand claiming the men’s and women’s Cup titles after a weekend of thrilling rugby at the Singapore National Stadium.
The men’s final delivered drama from start to finish.
France dominated the first half, racing to a 12-0 lead at the break, with Jordan Sepho and Paulin Riva crossing the try line and Enahemo Artaud adding one conversion.
FIJI COMEBACK AT SINGAPORE 7s
However, Fiji mounted a remarkable second-half comeback, scoring three unanswered tries through Viwa Naduvalo, Kavekini Tanivanuakula, and Pilipo Bukayaro.
Terio Veilawa converted the first two tries, while Manueli Maisamoa added the third, sealing a 21-12 victory for the Pacific Islanders.
Fiji had already demonstrated their resilience in the semi-finals, overturning a 14-0 deficit against New Zealand despite a first-half yellow card to win 21-14.
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France had booked their spot in the final with a 12-5 win over South Africa.
In the men’s third-place playoff, New Zealand edged South Africa 14-12, while Australia secured fifth place with a 26-12 victory over Spain.
In the women’s competition, New Zealand were dominant in the final, defeating Australia 36-7.
Jorja Miller starred for the Kiwis, scoring two tries and earning the Player of the Final award.
The Black Ferns had previously overpowered the USA 44-7 in the semi-finals, while Australia advanced with a 35-10 win over Canada.
France claimed fifth place with a 17-14 win over Fiji, and Canada finished third after a 24-19 win over the USA.
Singapore 7s Knockout Results
Sunday 1 February 2026
Women’s 5th Place Semi-Finals
Fiji 7s 36–12 Great Britain 7s
France 7s 32–0 Japan 7s
Men’s 5th Place Semi-Finals
Spain 7s 26–12 Argentina 7s
Australia 7s 26–19 Great Britain 7s
Women’s Cup Semi-Finals
Australia 7s 35–10 Canada 7s
New Zealand 7s 44–7 USA 7s
Men’s Cup Semi-Finals
Fiji 7s 21–14 New Zealand 7s
France 7s 12–5 South Africa 7s
Women’s 7th Place Play-Off
Great Britain 7s 5–41 Japan 7s
Men’s 7th Place Play-Off
Argentina 7s 14–10 Great Britain 7s
Women’s 5th Place Play-Off
Fiji 7s 14–17 France 7s
Men’s 5th Place Play-Off
Spain 7s 12–26 Australia 7s
Women’s 3rd Place Play-Off
Canada 7s 24–19 USA 7s
Men’s 3rd Place Play-Off
New Zealand 7s 14–12 South Africa 7s
Women’s Cup Final
New Zealand 7s 36–7 Australia 7s
Men’s Cup Final
Fiji 7s 21–12 France 7s
