- Fiji men’s team emerged victorious in a blockbuster match against South Africa in Pool A, scoring 24-19 after a golden point extra time
- New Zealand, the reigning women’s champions, top Pool B with perfect win records
- SEA 7s unveils Thailand as Women’s Champion and Malaysia as Men’s Champion
- From meeting Optimus Prime to donning Cow Costumes - fans were immersed in good vibes and adrenaline-pumping action
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SINGAPORE, 31 January 2026 – An exhilarating day of rugby and fan-fare took place at The National Stadium at The Kallang as the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 got underway. Dubbed the Family SVNS, fans were treated to rugby spectacle as New Zealand decimated Great Britain in the Women’s Pool B with a 64-0 score before proceeding to win their matches against Canada and France, topping their pool with 138 points. In a nail-biting finish, Fiji men’s narrowly clinched victory against South Africa with a final score of 24-19, after a golden point extra tied at 19-19.
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Aside from the new global rugby sevens season format making its debut in Singapore, the SEA 7s also took place with Thailand emerging as Women’s champions with a commanding 39-0 victory over Malaysia, and Malaysia vindicating themselves through the Men’s final to secure a stunning victory over Thailand. Aspiring players of the future were also given opportunities to challenge their skills with Ruck and Rumble Matches while fans delighted in top-notch entertainment, games and fringe activities.
Read the full run-down in the Day 1 match report here, and check out the latest series standings here.
A Festival of Fun at Family SVNS
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From Pizzas to Bananas (we mean costumes here) fans, from all over the world, were cheering, singing and dancing as one community, bringing the stands to life and adding to the atmosphere for players. Flags, posters and wacky dress ups covered the stands as they enjoyed games, fringe activities and entertainment while the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 ambassadors, Ruby Tui, Nathan Hirayama and Jerry Tuwai surprised and delighted screaming fans. Kids had the chance to meet their favourite characters from LITTLE PONY, Peppa & George Pig, as well as the leader of the Autobots - Optimus Prime, while teens could go on Mandai’s Ranger Buddies missions, try a game of tag rugby or plug in at the PS5 gaming stations. No fan could go hungry with delicious bites from Meatsmith and Burnt Ends Bakery while cooling off with refreshing drinks at the Beach Club.
Where Community and Rugby Meet
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To inspire and nurture the next generation of players, this past week, The Kallang Group curated a full suite of activities for all ages across fan zones and at schools to provide access to the sport at every level. These included learning journeys for 11 schools and members of community sports network groups as well as sports clinics for local and international schools, local clubs and SportCares beneficiaries. The Kallang Group also hosted coaching sessions, where participants were trained by the best in the field, including officials from World Rugby, allowing them to gain knowledge and skills for various aspects of the sport. The excitement continues from 2 February 2026 with thirteen matches of the rugby National School Games taking place at the National Stadium at The Kallang where seven schools will battle it out, while the Singapore Rugby Union National League U15s kicks off from 7 February 2026.
The Thrill Continues!
The HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 tournament continues at 12.00pm local time (GMT+8) tomorrow, Sunday, 1 February 2026, with Fiji v Great Britain. The gold-medal match for Women’s rugby will begin at 7.05pm local time (GMT+8), followed by men’s rugby at 7.41pm local time (GMT+8). The Singapore Rugby Union Schools U14 Sevens will also give young local ruggers the chance to compete with exciting clashes on a world-class pitch. Limited tickets are available here. Fans can also witness the action via live stream here. Those in Singapore can relive the action-packed matches here.
View all scores and the match schedule here, and find all media assets here.
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ABOUT HSBC SVNS SINGAPORE
HSBC SVNS Singapore, held at the Singapore National Stadium located at The Kallang, is the only stop in Southeast Asia for the World Rugby HSBC SVNS series. The 2026 edition in Singapore offers a thrilling weekend of elite sport and festival-style entertainment as the top eight men’s and women’s teams from the previous season battle it out at the National Stadium. HSBC SVNS Singapore, affectionately known as the “Family SVNS”, places family fun at the heart of the action. From the stands to the festival grounds, the Family SVNS brings the excitement of rugby to life across The Kallang. This event is organised by The Kallang Group, supported by Sport Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Rugby Union, and partners including Conrad Singapore Marina Bay (Official Hotel), AirAsia (Official Airline), H-TWO-O (Official Hydration).
ABOUT THE KALLANG
The Kallang (formerly the Singapore Sports Hub) is Singapore’s epicentre of excitement and the destination of choice for sport, entertainment, lifestyle and community events in Asia Pacific. Managed by The Kallang Group (formerly Kallang Alive Sport Management), The Kallang is a vibrant ecosystem in the heart of Singapore that is building on its rich legacy as a national stage and cultural landmark by hosting and organising world-class sporting events, live entertainment and inclusive community activities. The Kallang is where people come together to celebrate, play and connect – to feel alive.
Home to unique, best-in-class sports and entertainment facilities within the city, The Kallang plays an integral role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports and tourism industry. The Kallang includes the following facilities:
- A 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
- A 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium with pillarless interior
- A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets World Aquatics standards
- A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
- Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility
- Kallang Football Hub housing Singapore’s National Training Centre for football
- Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
- 41,000 sqm Kallang Wave Mall, including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River)
- Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
- Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
- Shimano Cycling World
- Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball), lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park and running & cycling paths.
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