Get ready for a weekend of adrenaline-pumping action as the Perth SVNS 2026 takes center stage, promising a spectacle like no other! But here’s where it gets exciting: after last year’s jaw-dropping performance, both Australian teams are back on home soil in Western Australia, ready to prove they’re not just contenders but champions. Will they rise to the occasion, or will new rivals steal the spotlight? That’s the million-dollar question.
The stage is set at HBF Park, where the world’s best athletes will clash in a battle of speed, skill, and strategy. And this is the part most people miss: the Women’s team enters as defending Perth champions, but their path to victory won’t be easy. They’ll face tough opponents like Great Britain, France, and Canada in the pool stages. Meanwhile, the Men’s team is hungry to go one step further, squaring off against powerhouses like New Zealand, France, and Great Britain. Controversial take: Could this be the year the underdogs upset the favorites? Let’s not count anyone out just yet.
All the action kicks off on February 7, with the champions crowned the very next day. Whether you’re tuning in live or catching up on demand, Stan Sport has you covered with ad-free coverage. (https://www.stan.com.au/watch/sport/rugby) And if you’re craving the electric atmosphere in person, tickets are still up for grabs. (https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/3069749?)
Here’s the full breakdown of the fixtures, so you don’t miss a second of the drama. All times are in AWST (AEDT in brackets).
DAY ONE - FEBRUARY 7: POOL STAGES
Women’s Matches:
- 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) – A must-watch clash!
- 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) – Will the hosts dominate?
- 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) – A potential game-changer.
Men’s Matches:
- 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) – The battle of the titans!
- 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) – Can the Aussies prevail?
- 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) – A nail-biter for sure.
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)
- Men: Third Place Pool A v Fourth Place Pool B - 11:14 am (2:14 pm)
Cup Semi Finals:
- Women: Top Pool A v Second Place Pool B - 12:13 pm (3:13 pm)
- Men: Top Pool A v Second Place Pool B - 12:57 pm (3:57 pm)
Playoffs:
- Seventh Place Women - 1:51 pm (4:51 pm)
- Women’s Final - 4:28 pm (7:28 pm) – Who will lift the trophy?
- Men’s Final - 5:04 pm (8:04 pm) – The ultimate showdown.
Thought-provoking question: With the stakes higher than ever, do you think the Australian teams have what it takes to dominate on home soil, or will a new champion emerge? Share your predictions in the comments—let’s spark some friendly debate!
