LIVE: Australia Sevens start World Championship finale with victories in Bordeaux

Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 12:08 PM
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The final leg of the SVNS World Championship is underway in Bordeaux. Photo: World Rugby
The final leg of the SVNS World Championship is underway in Bordeaux. Photo: World Rugby

The Australia Sevens teams are out to replicate their Spanish success as the World Championship reaches its finale in Bordeaux.

Both sides took out the crown in Valladolid and sit in the top three of the three-leg World Championship.

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The Women will next face Fiji (1:51am AEST), after opening their tournament with a win over Brazil.

Amahli Hala replaces Tia Hinds (calf), with Maddison Levi named despite a knee injury.

The Men next take on the USA (3:52am) following a thumping win over Uruguay to start the day.

They are welcoming back Jayden Blake as he fills in for Dietrich Roache (ankle), while Liam Barry's side will start the tournament without James Turner, suspended for the pool stages after a red card in the Final.


Follow a recap of all the action, game by game, below:
Friday, June 5
Australia Men 43 v Uruguay Men 12

Australia have backed up their Spainsh success as they took down Uruguay 43-12 with ease.

They were dominant in the restart game, with Aden Ekanayake scoring a hat-trick and winning back several kicks.

Captain Henry Hutchison crossed for a double, with Jayden Blake and Archie Saunders touching down.

Australia Women 45 v Brazil Women 7

Australia has started their campaign with a 45-7 win over Brazil.

With Maddison Levi on the sidelines, the Aussies recorded six different try-scorers, thumping Brazil after conceding the first points.

Teagan Levi crossed for a second half double, with Faith Nathan finished it off with for a perfect start.

Australia Women’s Sevens team for 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championships Bordeaux:

2. Amahli Hala – 8 events

3. Faith Nathan – 40 events

5. Teagan Levi – 32 events

6. Madison Ashby (c) – 33 events

8. Kaitlin Shave – 14 events

10. Isabella Nasser (c) – 25 events

11. Demi Kennewell – 31 events

12. Maddison Levi – 35 events

13. Heidi Dennis – 14 events

15. Kahli Henwood – 13 events

22. Bienne Terita – 23 events

55. Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea – 18 events

65. Sariah Paki – 43 events

Australia Men's Sevens team for 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championships for Bordeaux:

1. Henry Hutchison (c) – 67 events

2. Ben Dowling – 28 events

3. James McGregor – 10 events

7. Josh Turner – 45 events

10. Ben Dalton – 17 events

11. Maurice Longbottom – 53 events

13. Jayden Blake – 12 events

14. James Turner – 26 events

23. Aden Ekanayake – 15 events

24. Ethan McFarland – 8 events

33. Harry Wilson – 8 events

49. Archie Saunders – 4 events

77. Wallace Charlie – 9 events

HSBC SVNS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BORDEAUX SCHEDULE

AUSTRALIA WOMEN

  • Friday 5 June: Australia 45 def Brazil 7 (8:36pm AEST)
  • Saturday 6 June: Australia v Fiji (1:51am AEST)
  • Saturday 6 June: Australia v Japan (9:54pm AEST)

AUSTRALIA MEN

  • Friday 5 June: Australia 43 def Uruguay 5 (10:22pm AEST)
  • Saturday 6 June: Australia v USA (3:52am AEST)
  • Saturday 6 June: Australia v Spain (6:22pm AEST)

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