Get ready for a weekend of heart-pounding action as the Perth SVNS 2026 takes center stage, promising a spectacle like no other! But here's where it gets controversial: Can the Australian teams repeat last year's stunning performance, or will new challengers rise to claim the throne? This year's event at HBF Park is not just about rugby; it's a battle of wills, strategy, and sheer athleticism that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
And this is the part most people miss: The tournament isn’t just about the finals; it’s the pool stages where the real drama unfolds. The Australian Women’s team, returning as defending champions, will face stiff competition from Great Britain, France, and Canada. Meanwhile, the Men’s team is determined to go one better, squaring off against rugby powerhouses like New Zealand, France, and Great Britain. Will they rise to the occasion, or will the pressure prove too much?
All the action kicks off on February 7, with the champions crowned the very next day. Whether you’re watching live and ad-free on Stan Sport (https://www.stan.com.au/watch/sport/rugby) or cheering from the stands (tickets available at https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/3069749?), you won’t want to miss a moment.
Here’s the full breakdown of the fixtures:
DAY ONE - FEBRUARY 7 (All times AWST / AEDT in brackets)
POOL STAGES
Women
- USA v Fiji - 10:30 am (1:30 pm)
- New Zealand v Japan - 10:52 am (1:52 pm)
- Canada v France - 11:14 am (2:14 pm)
- Australia v Great Britain - 11:36 am (2:36 pm)
Men
- South Africa v Spain - 11:58 am (2:58 pm)
- Fiji v Argentina - 12:20 pm (3:20 pm)
- France v Great Britain - 12:42 pm (3:42 pm)
- New Zealand v Australia - 1:04 pm (4:04 pm)
Women
- USA v Japan - 1:36 pm (4:36 pm)
- New Zealand v Fiji - 1:58 pm (4:58 pm)
- Canada v Great Britain - 2:20 pm (5:20 pm)
- Australia v France - 2:42 pm (5:42 pm)
Men
- South Africa v Argentina - 3:14 pm (6:14 pm)
- Fiji v Spain - 3:36 pm (6:36 pm)
- New Zealand v Great Britain - 3:58 pm (6:58 pm)
- France v Australia - 4:20 pm (7:20 pm)
Women
- Fiji v Japan - 4:52 pm (7:52 pm)
- New Zealand v USA - 5:14 pm (8:14 pm)
- France v Great Britain - 5:36 pm (8:36 pm)
- Australia v Canada - 5:58 pm (8:58 pm)
Men
- Spain v Argentina - 6:30 pm (9:30 pm)
- Fiji v South Africa - 6:52 pm (9:52 pm)
- France v New Zealand - 7:14 pm (10:14 pm)
- Australia v Great Britain - 7:36 pm (10:36 pm)
DAY TWO - FEBRUARY 8
KNOCKOUT STAGES
FIFTH PLACE SEMIS
Women
- Third Place Pool A v Fourth Place Pool B - 10:30 am (1:30 pm)
- Third Place Pool B v Fourth Place Pool A - 10:52 am (1:52 pm)
Men
- Third Place Pool A v Fourth Place Pool B - 11:14 am (2:14 pm)
- Third Place Pool B v Fourth Place Pool A - 11:36 am (2:36 pm)
CUP SEMI FINALS
Women
- Top Pool A v Second Place Pool B - 12:13 pm (3:13 pm)
- Top Pool B v Second Place Pool A - 12:35 pm (3:35 pm)
Men
- Top Pool A v Second Place Pool B - 12:57 pm (3:57 pm)
- Top Pool B v Second Place Pool A - 1:19 pm (4:19 pm)
PLAYOFFS
- Seventh Place Women - 1:51 pm (4:51 pm)
- Seventh Place Men - 2:13 pm (5:13 pm)
- Fifth Place Women - 2:35 pm (5:35 pm)
- Fifth Place Men - 2:57 pm (5:57 pm)
- Third Place Women - 3:35 pm (6:35 pm)
- Third Place Men - 3:57 pm (6:57 pm)
- Women’s Final - 4:28 pm (7:28 pm)
- Men’s Final - 5:04 pm (8:04 pm)
Thought-provoking question for you: With the Australian teams under the spotlight, do you think they can handle the pressure and bring home the trophy, or will an underdog steal the show? Let us know in the comments below!
