The HSBC SVNS tournament in Singapore features an exciting new format with teams organized into four pools of three for both men’s and women’s competitions. The structure mirrors the format used in Cape Town for the second round of the HSBC SVNS 2025 series.
In women’s Pool A, Olympic champions and series leaders New Zealand will face Brazil and China. Defending champions Australia are in Pool B alongside Japan and Spain. Pool C includes Olympic medalists Canada and the USA, while Pool D features France, Fiji, and Ireland.
For the men’s tournament, title favorites Argentina are placed in Pool A with Great Britain and South Africa. The Olympic champions, France, will compete against Ireland and Kenya in Pool B. Australia will see action in Pool C alongside Spain and Uruguay, while Pool D will host a matchup between Fiji, New Zealand, and the USA.
This revamped tournament format emphasizes competitive play as only the winners from each pool will progress to the semifinals, possibly leading to thrilling upsets. With the anticipation building, spectators are encouraged to watch closely as teams vie for supremacy, showcasing some of the best athletic talents in the sport.
The inclusion of emerging teams such as Kenya and Uruguay highlights the expanding global appeal of rugby sevens, making each matchup critical and thrilling. Fans can look forward to an electric atmosphere filled with sportsmanship and fierce competition, as rugby continues to evolve and gain traction around the world.
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