The pools for HSBC SVNS Perth 7s were revealed at the HBF Park venue on Thursday, setting the stage for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2025 from 24-26 January.
HSBC SVNS Perth Ambassadors Sera Naiqama, Matt Hodgson, and Australia Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard were present at HBF Park to conduct the pool draws for this eagerly awaited event.
Perth 7s mens
In the men’s tournament, hosts Australia will feature in pool A alongside reigning SVNS league winners Argentina, Cape Town champions South Africa, and the USA.
Fijian Players at the Commonwealth Games. Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.
Pool B sees an all-European clash with Olympic champions France, Spain, Great Britain, and Ireland. Pool C promises exciting matchups as Fiji and New Zealand face newly promoted Kenya and Uruguay.
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The women’s pools are equally compelling. Olympic champions New Zealand headline pool A with Japan, Ireland, and Brazil. Pool B includes Olympic silver and bronze medallists Canada and the USA, alongside Great Britain and Fiji. Pool C is led by hosts and HSBC SVNS 2024 champions Australia, drawn with France, China, and Spain.
After thrilling tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town launched the HSBC SVNS 2025 season, four different teams have claimed titles, making the competition wide open.
South Africa huddle ahead of Dubai 7s final. PHOTO/World Rugby
New Zealand’s women lead the standings after triumphing in Cape Town, while Australia’s women dazzled with gold in Dubai, featuring star performances from World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Maddison Levi, who set a record with 15 tries in a single tournament.
Fiji currently tops the men’s standings, showcasing their trademark flair to take gold in Dubai. South Africa also impressed, securing victory in front of their home fans in Cape Town.
Perth 7s Men’s Pools
- Pool A: Australia, Argentina, South Africa, USA
- Pool B: France, Spain, Great Britain, Ireland
- Pool C: Fiji, New Zealand, Kenya, Uruguay
Women’s Pools
- Pool A: New Zealand, Japan, Ireland, Brazil
- Pool B: Canada, USA, Great Britain, Fiji
- Pool C: Australia, France, China, Spain
