LIVE: Australia Sevens embark on Hong Kong for SVNS Championship opener

Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:30 AM
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Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend. Photo: World Rugby

LIVE: The Australian Sevens teams are looking to celebrate 50 years of the Hong Kong Sevens with victory at Kai Tak Sports Park.

The Women's team opened their campaign with a win over South Africa, set to face Great Britain (5:35 pm AEST) and Canada.

Watch the 2025-2026 HSBC SVNS Series live and on demand via Stan Sport.

They welcome back Bienne Terita, beginning the three-event World Championship at the home of the World Series.

Meanwhile, the Men have made a late change, calling in Ethan McFarland to replace Jayden Blake (quad).

They face the returning Kenya (7:56 pm), the USA and New Zealand, with James Turner set for his 25th event.


Follow a recap of all the action, game by game, below:
Australia Women 33 v South Africa Women 0

Australia have started their Hong Kong campaign with a comfortable 33-0 win over South Africa.

Bienne Terita celebrated her return to the side with a double as they set the tempo early and often.

Teagan Levi joined her with a double, scoring late in the contest as she touched down despite an awkward collision with the goal post.

Australia Women’s Sevens team for 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championships Hong Kong:

2. Amahli Hala – 7 events

3. Faith Nathan – 38 events

5. Teagan Levi – 30 events

6. Madison Ashby (c) – 31 events

8. Kaitlin Shave – 12 events

9. Tia Hinds – 27 events

10. Isabella Nasser (c) – 23 events

12. Maddison Levi – 32 events

13. Heidi Dennis – 12 events

15. Kahli Henwood – 11 events

22. Bienne Terita – 20 events

55. Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea – 16 events

65. Sariah Paki – 41 events

Australia Men's Sevens team for 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championships Hong Kong:

1. Henry Hutchison (c) – 65 events

2. Ben Dowling – 26 events

3. James McGregor – 8 events

4. Dietrich Roache – 33 events

7. Josh Turner – 43 events

10. Ben Dalton – 15 events

11. Maurice Longbottom – 51 events

14. James Turner – 24 events

23. Aden Ekanayake – 13 events

24. Ethan McFarland - 6 events

33. Harry Wilson – 6 events

49. Archie Saunders – 2 events

77. Wallace Charlie – 7 events

HSBC SVNS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HONG KONG SCHEDULE
AUSTRALIA MEN

Friday 17 April: Australia v Kenya (7:56pm AEST)

Friday 17 April: Australia v USA (11:10pm AEST)

Saturday 18 April: Australia v New Zealand (3:47pm AEST)

AUSTRALIA WOMEN

Friday 17 April: Australia 33 def South Africa 0 (2:25pm AEST)

Friday 17 April: Australia v Great Britain (5:35pm AEST)

Saturday 18 April: Australia v Canada (1:27pm AEST)

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