LIVE: The 2026 Perth SVNS is underway as some of the best athletes in the world embark on HBF Park.
Both Australian teams will be looking to back up their heroics from last year, having made the respective finals.
Watch every match of this week's Perth SVNS live and on-demand, exclusively on Stan Sport.
The women began their title defence with wins over Great Britain and France, completing the sweep against Canada
It's a similar story for the men, who dominated New Zealand and France to control their finals destiny as they prepare for Great Britain (7:36 pm AWST).
Follow all the action in the live blog below or watch it live on Stan Sport
*Note all blog times are AWST
Fiji have taken top of Pool A with a wild 20-14 win over South Africa.
It was a match that saw three yellow cards and a Fijian comeback after trailing 14-0 just before the break.
Viwa Naduvalo crossed for a double as four tries got Fiji in front and a lead they would hang onto.
The final men's games of the day begin with Spain rolling past Argentina 26-19.
Argentina led 19-7 at the break, but the Spaniards refused to give up, taking the lead with three minutes to go.
Los Pumas had a chance to level the scores after the break but a strange call to grubber in-behind allowed Spain to wrap up the win
Australia have swept through the opening day with a 38-10 win over Canada
Recap all the action below:
Starting side: Shave, Nasser (c), Hinds, M. Levi, Davis, Ashby (c), Nathan
Bench: Henwood, Dennis, Paki, Terita, T. Levi
13th: Hala
1': Maddison Levi accelerates through the gap and gets the opener Australia 7-0
3': Levi goes close to her second after backing up Mackenzie Davis' break, but a pair of Canada defenders hold her up over the line for the five metre scrum.
4': The Aussies try and find a way through, but just find themselves into touch.
5': Bella Nasser makes it three straight games with tries as the co-captain breaks through the line Australia 14-0
7': A lovely looping ball from Madison Ashby puts Kaitlin Shave into space to score on half-time Australia 19-0
HALF TIME: AUSTRALIA 19 - 0 CANADA
8': Ashby takes it 80 metres and has just enough pace to score Australia 24-0
10': Fancy Bermudez gets Canada on the board for their first points of the match. Australia 24-5
11': Maddison Levi completes the double after burning her defender on the outside. Australia 31-5
13': Canada answer back through Savannah Bauder after switching down the blindside. Australia 31-10
14': Heidi Dennis ensures Australia has the last laugh Australia 38-10
France have taken a massive step towards qualifying for the semi-finals with a 40-12 win over Great Britain.
Lou Noel scored twice, both towards the end of each half as the French shared around the scoring.
There were six different try-scorers as the French need an Australia win to book their spot in the final four.
New Zealand have wrapped up top of Pool A with a 31-0 win over the USA.
Kelsey Teneti scored the opener to set the tempo as she ended up adding a second just after the break.
The Kiwis were relentless in defence, keeping a clean sheet to finish their opening day perfect.
Back to the women for their final games as Japan have rebounded with a 31-14 win over Fiji.
The game was evenly poised heading into the break, but the Fijians' ill-discipline cost them.
At one stage, they found themselves down to five players, allowing the Japanese to kick clear.
Australia have kept their strong start going with a 29-14 win over France.
Recap all the action below:
Starting: Hutchison, Blake, Dalton, Charlie, Dowling, Turner, Ekanayake
Bench: McFarland, Tonga, McGregor, Wilson, McLeod
13th: Cartwright (shoulder)
1': France start with a flyer as Josselin Bouhier scores the opener. France 7-0.
3': Ben Dowling responds with a try in the corner after a beauty of a cut-out ball by Josh Turner France 7-5
4': Australia wins the restart back, but sloppy passing sees the ball travel forward and into touch.
5': Wallace Charlie with the fend and step away as the teenager puts Australia in front Australia 10-7
7': Dowling somehow finds a way to stay in and tiptoe down the sidelines to extend the advantage Australia 15-7
HALF TIME: AUSTRALIA 15 - 7 FRANCE
9': Ben Dalton fools the defence and races through a gaping hole for the try Australia 22-7
11': Australia look for the killer blow but can't make the final pass stick.
13': Hoani Bosmorin keeps France alive with a try close to the corner Australia 22-14
13': France put the restart out on the full, allowing Australia a chance to close the game out, which Hadley Tonga does fresh on the field with a blistering run Australia 29-14
Great Britain have stunned New Zealand with a 26-19 win in Perth, one of the upsets of the 2025-26 series.
Finley Lloyd-Gilmour was the hero for the Brits, crossing for a hat-trick for just their fourth win of the series.
The last ranked team took the lead late through Lloyd-Gilmour's third, holding on for a remarkable win.
Fiji have hung tough for a 26-24 win over Spain that came down to the final play
Spain trailed by seven when the siren sounded before Jeremy Trevithick crossed for his hat-trick, having nearly single-handedly got the Spanish a remarkable win.
However, the kick sailed to the right of the posts, allowing Fiji to hang on for a crucial victory
South Africa has ended Argentina's title defence with a thrilling 19-12 win.
The Blitzboks restored the advantage when Donavan Don streaked away for a crucial try.
Los Pumas thought they had a kick to send the game into extra-time, however, the assistant referee's flag went up, securing the victory for the South Africans.
Australia have made it two from two as they account for France 26-12
Follow all the action below:
Starting side: Dennis, Nasser (c), Hinds, M. Levi, Nathan, Ashby (c), T. Levi
Bench: Henwood, Shave, Davis, Terita, Hala
13th: Paki
1': Dogged defence early from the hosts forces the error and the turnover just past halfway.
3': Maddison Levi opens the scoring in typical fashion as she sprints away from the defence for the try Australia 7-0
5': Levi with a double - this time bumping off the tackler with ease as she scores in the corner. Australia 12-0
6': One way traffic as a turnover and a Bella Nasser burst puts the captain in the clear and over for the try Australia 19-0
HALF TIME: AUSTRALIA 19 - 0 FRANCE
9': France answers back to start the half via skipper Lili Dezou Australia 19-5
10: Australia instantly respond as Faith Nathan gasses them on the outside Australia 26-5
12': A smart pop ball puts Kelly Arbey into an acre of space as she closes the margin Australia 26-12
Canada have kept their tournament alive after a 45-7 victory over Great Britain.
Carissa Norsten started the onslaught and finished with a hat-trick, her first coming after just 11 seconds.
Canada ran in eight tries on the day, with Eden Kilgour capping off the win.
New Zealand were back to their brilliant best after dominating Fiji 36-5.
Kelsey Teneti was unstoppable as she crossed for a hat-trick.
She was joined in kind by Mahina Paul, finishing with a double.
The USA have continued their fine tournament with a big 40-14 win over Japan.
The second half proved the difference as the Americans ran away with the game.
Kaylen Thomas and Su Adegoke were massive with doubles, setting up a pool decider with NZ
Huge win for the Australians as they take down New Zealand at home.
Follow a recap of the action below:
Starting: Hutchison, Blake, Dalton, Cartwright, Dowling, Turner, Ekanayake
Bench: Charlie, McFarland, Tonga, McGregor, Wilson
13th: McLeod
1': The Aussies win an early penalty but can't find a way through the Kiwi defence and cough it up.
3': Great defence from the hosts forces the mistake, but Will Cartwright has pulled up with a shoulder injury, potential dislocation.
4': Ben Dowling with the show-and-go freezes the Kiwis and he races away for the opener Australia 7-0
5': Frank Vaenuku hits straight back as he beats two for the leveller. 7-all
7': NZ try and extend their lead, but physical defence from Ben Dalton forces the ball loose.
HALF TIME: AUSTRALIA 7 - 7 NEW ZEALAND
8': The Kiwis nearly find a gap through the line, but as soon as they break free, so does the ball.
10': A perfect tap move breaks the Kiwi defence open, with the second phase hands finding Ben Dalton unmarked for the try Australia 14-7
12': The Aussies force the pilfer penalty and Jayden Blake finishes in the other corner for a crucial try Australia 21-7
13': Michael Manson keeps New Zealand alive with a chip and chase plus the conversion.
14': The Aussies win the restart and Henry Hutchison boots it into the stands for the win.
France have eased into the tournament with a 36-10 victory over Great Britain.
Simon Desert was the chief destroyer, crossing for a first-half hat-trick as they led 26-0 at the break.
The Brits scored twice to give themselves hope before two tries sealed the win.
Fiji have rallied to take down Argentina 26-10 to start their campaign.
The top-ranked team had to do some work after conceding back-to-back tries to the defending Perth champions.
Terio Veilawa lead the comeback, scoring twice to delight the strong Fijian support in the crowd as they powered home
South Africa has avoided an almighty upset after defeating Spain 33-14 to start the men's action for the day.
A double to Jeremy Trevithick put the Spanish up early in the second half.
But, as in earlier games, the Blitzboks' class gave them the chance to pile on multiple tries for the win.
Australia have began their title defence with a thumping 54-5 win over Great Britain.
Follow a recap of the action below:
Starting side: Dennis, Paki, Nasser (c), Davis, Nathan, Hala, Hinds
Bench: Henwood, M. Levi, Shave, Ashby (c), T Levi
13th: Terita
2' Great Britain capitalise on an early Aussie mistake as skipper Katie Shillaker sprints away for the opener GB 5-0
3': Mackenzie Davis instantly answers back, with Bella Nasser throwing the key offload for the try Australia 7-5
4': Faith Nathan produces a lovely in and out to beat her defender and sprint 60 metres for the try. Australia 14-5
6': Australia are rolling now, with Davis finding Heidi Dennis on the edge after Sariah Paki flies high to re-gain the restart Australia 21-5
7': Paki finishes a dominant half after fending off the tackler for the try on the break Australia 28-5
8': Bella Nasser continues the onslaught with a solo effort to kick off the second half Australia 35-5
10': Dennis strolls over for a double after a thumping run from Teagan Levi. Australia 42-5
13': Dennis completes the hat-trick and brings it under the posts for good measure Australia 49-5
14': Maddison Levi brings up 50 after a thumping hit forces the turnover Australia 54-5
France have produced arguably the first upset of the tournament with a 24-12 win over Canada.
The French scored the first two tries, which were instantly answered by Canada on either side of the break.
However, Alycia Christiaens' second of the match helped France run away with the crucial win.
New Zealand have started with a 34-12 win over Japan but it was far from as easy as the scoreline suggests.
The Japanese cemented their status as the most improved on tour after taking the lead in the second half after a tense first half.
But the class of the Kiwis was too much, with Jorja Miller's solo efofrt starting a run of four straight tries to blow the game out.
The USA have started Perth SVNS with a tough 34-15 win over Fiji.
The Americans rallied after receiving a yellow card in each game to deal with the dangerous Fijians, who rallied for a late comeback.
Autumn Czaplicki's last minute try sealed the win after Fiji rolled in three straight tries.
A reminder of the matches for today as we kick off in just over 30 minutes time.
For the Australians, the Women are up first at 11:36 am (AWST), arriving at the ground moments ago.
The Men will follow at 1:04 pm, cutting a relaxed figure as they strolled around Scarborough to start the day.
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)
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's on-ground coverage for the 2026 Perth SVNS at HBF Park.
Conditions in Western Australia have been hot all week, and it's only going to get hotter, with temperatures expected to hit 35 degrees at points of the day.
The opening day is stacked with action as the eight teams fight for their spots in tomorrow's semi-finals.
Follow along for all the action as it happens.
2. Amahli Hala – 4 events
3. Faith Nathan – 35 events
4. Mackenzie Davis – 8 events
5. Teagan Levi – 28 events
6. Madison Ashby (c) – 28 events
8. Kaitlin Shave – 10 events
9. Tia Hinds – 22 events
10. Isabella Nasser (c) – 20 events
12. Maddison Levi – 28 events
13. Heidi Dennis – 9 events
15. Kahli Henwood – 8 events
22. Bienne Terita – 19 events
65. Sariah Paki – 37 events
1. Henry Hutchison (c) – 62 events
2. Ben Dowling – 24 events
3. James McGregor – 5 events
7. Josh Turner – 40 events
9. Will Cartwright – 3 events
10. Ben Dalton – 12 events
13. Jayden Blake – 9 events
23. Aden Ekanayake – 10 events
24. Ethan McFarland – 3 events
31. Jarrah McLeod - Debut
33. Harry Wilson – 3 events
71. Hadley Tonga – 3 events
77. Wallace Charlie – 4 events
AUSTRALIA WOMEN
- Saturday February 7: Australia 54 def Great Britain 5 (11:36am AWST/2:36pm AEDT)
- Saturday February 7: Australia 26 def France 12 (2:42pm AWST/5:42pm AEDT)
- Saturday February 7: Australia 38 def Canada 10 (5:58pm AWST/8:58pm AEDT)
AUSTRALIA MEN
- Saturday February 7: Australia 21 def New Zealand 14 (1:04pm AWST/4:04pm AEDT)
- Saturday February 7: Australia 29 def France 14 (4:20pm AWST/7:20pm AEDT)
- Saturday February 7: Australia v Great Britain (7:36pm AWST/10:36pm AEDT)
