The inaugural HSBC SVNS Perth event saw a significant moment in history, as both Ireland and Argentina secured their first-ever victories on the global rugby sevens stage. In a thrilling women’s final, Ireland emerged triumphant with a 19-14 victory over hosts and current leaders Australia. Argentina continued their impressive form by dominating the men’s final, securing a 31-5 victory over Australia.
Great Britain claimed the women’s bronze medal with an impressive 24-10 win over USA, while Ireland’s men secured the bronze with a 24-7 victory over double Olympic champions Fiji. The sold-out finals day crowd added to the excitement of the event and exemplified the growing popularity of rugby sevens.
In terms of the overall standings for SVNS 2024, Australia’s women and Argentina’s men currently lead after three rounds. Despite their defeat in Perth, Australia’s women extended their lead to 12 points, with 58 points in total, ahead of New Zealand, France, and Ireland. Argentina’s men also opened a 14-point lead, with a total of 58 points, over Fiji and Australia.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin praised the weekend’s world-class rugby sevens action and the vibrant festival atmosphere. He congratulated Ireland on their historic first SVNS title and Argentina on their continued excellent form. The event featured over 20 artists, including Peking Duk and Hot Dub Time Machine, who provided an electrifying soundtrack to the finals day.
The upcoming rounds of HSBC SVNS 2024 in Vancouver and Los Angeles are highly anticipated. The pool draws for these events have heralded exciting encounters, with all eyes on the race to become league winners at the seventh round in Singapore.
The new format of HSBC SVNS 2024 features seven regular season events in different global locations before the Grand Final in Madrid. The top eight placed teams based on cumulative series points after seven events will compete in the new ‘winner takes all’ Grand Final to crown the women’s and men’s SVNS champions. This new format has added an extra layer of excitement and competitiveness to the SVNS events.
With the reimagined HSBC SVNS and the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024, it’s a significant year for rugby sevens. The continued evolution of the events aims to supercharge rugby sevens’ worldwide appeal and attract new fans to the sport.
This exhilarating season of HSBC SVNS events is set to captivate rugby sevens fans around the world, and the upcoming rounds promise to deliver even more action, intense competition, and memorable moments. Tickets for the next events in Vancouver and Los Angeles are available now on svns.com, and we invite you to be a part of this thrilling experience.