2026 SVNS 2
| 2026 SVNS 2 | |
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The 2026 SVNS 2 is the first season of the SVNS 2, the second-tier global rugby sevens competition for national teams.[1][2]
The series will comprise three tournaments in Kenya, Uruguay and Brazil. The top four teams in aggregate points will advance to the SVNS World Championship.
Teams and format
[edit]The promotion top two from SVNS 3:South Africa, Argentina (W) and Belgium,Canada (M).[3]
Men's teams
[edit]Women's teams
[edit]Tour venues
[edit]| Leg | Stadium | City | Dates | Men's Winner | Women's Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Nyayo National Stadium | Nairobi | 14–15 February |  Germany |
 Argentina |
| Uruguay | Estadio Charrúa | Montevideo | 21–22 March |  United States |
Argentina |
| Brazil | Estádio Nicolau Alayon | São Paulo | 28–29 March |  Belgium |
 Brazil |
Standings
[edit]The points awarded to teams at each event, as well as the overall season totals, are shown in the table below. Gold indicates the event champions. Silver indicates the event runner-ups. Bronze indicates the event third place finishers. An asterisk (*) indicates a tied placing. A dash (—) is recorded where a team did not compete.
Men's
[edit]| Pos. | Event Team |
 Nairobi |
 Montevideo |
São Paulo |
Points total |
Points difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States |
18 | 20 | 14 | 52 | 151 |
| 2 | Kenya |
16 | 16 | 18 | 50 | 180 |
| 3 | Germany |
20 | 18 | 10 | 48 | -58 |
| 4 | Uruguay |
14 | 14 | 16 | 44 | 58 |
| 5 | Belgium |
12 | 10 | 20 | 42 | −188 |
| 6 |  Canada |
10 | 12 | 12 | 34 | −184 |
Legend Gold Event Champions Silver Event Runner-ups Bronze Event Third place finishers Green Qualified for the SVNS World Championship
Women's
[edit]| Pos. | Event Team |
Nairobi |
Montevideo |
São Paulo |
Points total |
Points difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina |
20 | 20 | 14 | 54 | 41 |
| 2 |  Spain |
16 | 18 | 16 | 50 | 51 |
| 3 |  South Africa |
18 | 16 | 12 | 46 | 81 |
| 4 | Brazil |
10 | 12 | 20 | 42 | −7 |
| 5 | Kenya |
12 | 10 | 18 | 40 | –23 |
| 6 |  China |
14 | 14 | 10 | 38 | −144 |
Legend Gold Event Champions Silver Event Runner-ups Bronze Event Third place finishers Green Qualified for the SVNS World Championship
Placings summary
[edit]Tallies of top-four placings in tournaments during the 2026 SVNS 2, by team:
Men
[edit]| Team |  Gold |
 Silver |
 Bronze |
Fourth | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Kenya |
1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Uruguay |
1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Germany |
1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Belgium |
1 | 1 |
Women
[edit]| Team | Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Fourth | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina |
2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Spain |
1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| South Africa |
1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| China |
2 | 2 | |||
| Brazil |
1 | 1 | |||
| Kenya |
1 | 1 |
Players
[edit]
| Tour Leg | Men's Winner | Women's Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kenya SVNS 2 | George Ooro |
Sofía González |
[4] |
| 2026 Uruguay SVNS 2 | Will Chevalier |
Maria Brigido |
[5] |
| 2026 Brazil SVNS 2 | Ryan Godsmark |
Thalia Costa |
[6] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Williamson, Nathan (27 November 2025). "SVNS World Series: Everything you need to know about the new-look format". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ "How the revamped global sevens rugby season format works". HSBC SVNS Series | Official Website. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ "South Africa and Canada claim HSBC SVNS 3 titles in Dubai". HSBC SVNS Series | Official Website. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ @svnsseries; (15 February 2026). "Performances that lit up the pitch" – via Instagram.
- ↑ @svnsseries; (22 March 2026). "Outstanding Performances in Montevideo" – via Instagram.
- ↑ @svnsseries; (29 March 2026). "Stellar performances in São Paulo" – via Instagram.
