RECAP: Women bested by NZ in Final, Men claim bronze after the siren

Sun, Mar 30, 2025, 9:16 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Australia Sevens sides are out to create their own magic in Hong Kong as they head to the spiritual home of the SVNS World Series.

The event moves to the brand-new Kai Tak Sports Park as the Women hunt for their first title in Hong Kong.

Watch every match of the SVNS World Series live and on-demand, exclusively on Stan Sport.

They do so with one of their most inexperienced sides, with Amahli Hala set to become the latest debutant.

Tim Walsh's side battled their way to silver after going down 26-19 to New Zealand in the Final.

As for Liam Barry's team, they nabbed bronze with a thrilling after-the-siren win over Fiji.


Follow a recap of all the action, game by game below:
Australia Women 54 v Spain Women 12

Australia have cruised home for a 54-12 win over Spain to start Hong Kong.

Maddison Levi picked up where she left off after her broken thumb with a hat-trick.

Debutant Amahli Hala made an instant impact, scoring in the first half before a brief Spanish comeback.

The Aussies were unfazed as the likes of Levi, Bella Nasser, Faith Nathan and Piper Simons crossed to seal an easy win.

Australia Women 26 v Canada Women 15

Maddison Levi has almost single-handedly won Australia the game as they took down Canada 26-15

Canada caught the Australians off guard early but Levi once again delivered some magic to break Charlotte Caslick's Australian record for most tries.

She hit back instantly with two tries in the space of 90 seconds, scoring before the half to give Australia a 19-10 lead.

Levi added her fourth after the break before heading to the sidelines as the Australians hung on.

Australia Men 12 v New Zealand Men 21

Australia have fallen 21-12 to New Zealand to start their Hong Kong campaign.

Amanaki Nicole got New Zealand off to a bright start on his return to Sevens with a double. The Kiwis extended their lead before the break before Aden Ekanayake got Australia on the board.

It was a frustrating second half as two certain tries were denied before Jayden Blake got over the line with two minutes to go.

The missed opportunities left the Aussies with not enough time to pull off the comeback as the New Zealanders held strong.

Australia Men 26 v South Africa Men 7

Australia has rebounded in emphatic fashion with a 26-7 win over South Africa.

The game started in disastrous fashion as James Turner was yellow carded for a dangerous tackle from the kick off.

However, it didn’t faze the Aussies as a great ball from Henry Paterson set up Matt Gonzalez for the opener, with Paterson getting his own double before and after the break.

Josh Turner sealed the win with three minutes to go after Aden Ekanayake won the restart back,

Australia Women 14 v Japan Women 10

Australia has been pushed all the way in a 14-10 win over Japan.

Despite early dominance, Australia had to chase the game after Japan opened the scoring.

Bridget Clark hit straight back with a great solo effort, with the Aussies needing to scramble to hold onto a 7-5 half-time lead.

Faith Nathan extended the lead after the break after a patient build-up, only for Japan to answer to set up a tense finish.

Japan had a chance to win it late twice but Australia forced the error to hold on.

Australia Men 28 v Uruguay Men 12

Australia have booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a 28-12 win over Uruguay.

Uruguay got the opener but once again Aden Ekanayake was there to respond two minutes before half-time.

Matt Gonzalez extended the lead before the break after backing up a Henry Hutchison burst.

The co-captains after the break combined as Henry Paterson kicked ahead for Hutchison to score.

The speed of Maurice Longbottom sealed the win with three minutes left.

Australia Men 34 v Great Britain Men 5

Australia have cruised into the semi-finals thanks to a 34-5 win over Great Britain.

Henry Paterson continues his excellent Hong Kong tournament as the Aussies bounced on a GB mistake for the opener.

Jayden Blake tried to add to the fast start but lost it over the line, however, the Aussies couldn’t stop Paterson for this second, who was followed over by James Turner.

Paterson completed the hat-trick after the half-time siren following a denied effort for a 22-0 lead.

Henry Hutchison and Maurice Longbottom put the game out of reach early in the second half as the Aussies advance to the semi-finals.

Australia Women 35 v USA Women 5

Australia will fight for medals in both competitions after Tim Walsh's side delivered a 35-5 victory over the USA.

Faith Nathan got the Aussies off to a flyer with a try in the first minute before adding her second two minutes later.

Maddison Levi extended the lead before the break for a 21-0 half-time lead.

Kiiahla Duff added to the advantage after the break with a dart under the posts.

USA got on the scoreboard, but Levi’s second sealed their place in the final four.

Australia Women 28 v France Women 5

Australia's understrength side have fought their way into the Hong Kong Final after a 28-5 win over France.

The French kept the pressure on the Australians early and Carla Neisen looked to have scored the opener before a sensational try-saver from Bella Nasser dislodged the ball.

Australia flipped the momentum through Kiiahla Duff, handing it off for Maddison Lev for her tenth try of the weekend, a new Hong Kong record.

Some further desperate defence kept the lead at 7-0 at half-time before Levi extended her record with a second try.

France got on the scoreboard with three minutes left but the gold wall defence stepped up and allowed Bridget Clark and Levi's third to seal the win and book another trans-Tasman Final.

Australia Men 7 v Argentina Men 31

Australia will play for bronze after a 31-7 defeat to Argentina.

Argentina started on fire as German Schulz cruised over for the first try of the match, with Hayden Sargeant answering back after going through a hole left by an injured Argentinian player.

Schulz’s second gave Argentina a 12-7 lead at the half-time break before completing the hat-trick two minutes into the second half.

A sensational solo try from Marcos Moneta sealed the win for the ladder leaders.

Australia Men 22 v Fiji Men 21

Australia have scored after the siren for a thrilling 22-21 win over Fiji.

The Aussies were forced to fight deep after conceding a try inside 30 seconds.

Hayden Sargeant and James Turner crossed for Liam Barry's side but it was Fiji that took the lead into the break and extended it shortly afterwards.

This is where the comeback began as Aden Ekanayake crossed before Sid Harvey got the winner after the siren.

Australia Women 19 v New Zealand Women 26

New Zealand have taken out the Hong Kong crown with a 26-12 win over Australia.

Maddison Levi scored the opener but the Kiwis hit straight back with two straight tries.

Levi’s second levelled the scores heading into the break before the Kiwis imposed their will.

Jorja Miller was the game winner, scoring two tries in two minutes, coupled with several turnovers to inspire New Zealand home.

Mackenzie Davis got a consolation try but it wasn't enough as the Kiwis held on

Australia Women’s Sevens team for HSBC SVNS Hong Kong:

1. Piper Simons

2. Amahli Hala*

3. Faith Nathan

4. Mackenzie Davis

5. Teagan Levi

9. Tia Hinds

10. Isabella Nasser (c)

12. Maddison Levi

14. Bridget Clark

15. Kahli Henwood

23. Ruby Nicholas

28. Kiiahla Duff

65. Sariah Paki

*denotes debut

Australia Men’s Sevens team for HSBC SVNS Hong Kong:

1. Henry Hutchison (c)

2. Ben Dowling

6. Henry Paterson (c)

9. Matt Gonzalez

10. Ben Dalton

11. Maurice Longbottom

13. Jayden Blake

14. James Turner

15. Sid Harvey

23. Aden Ekanayake

25. Hayden Sargeant

29. Josh Turner

71. Hadley Tonga

HSBC SVNS 2024/2025 HONG KONG SCHEDULE

AUSTRALIA WOMEN - POOL C

  • Friday, March 28: Australia 54 def Spain 12 – 1:53pm AEDT
  • Friday, March 28: Australia 26 def Canada 15 – 4:57pm AEDT
  • Saturday, March 29: Australia 14 def Japan 10 – 12:53pm AEDT

AUSTRALIA WOMEN - KNOCK OUT STAGES

  • Saturday, March 29: Australia 35 def USA 5 – 10:01 pm AEDT - QUARTER FINAL
  • Sunday, March 30: Australia 28 def France 5 – 4:37 pm AEDT - SEMI FINAL
  • Sunday, March 30: Australia v New Zealand – 9:10 pm AEDT - FINAL

AUSTRALIA MEN - POOL B

  • Friday, March 28: Australia 12 def by New Zealand 21 – 8:30pm AEDT
  • Friday, March 28: Australia 26 def South Africa 7 – 11:39pm AEDT
  • Saturday, March 29: Australia 28 def Uruguay 12 – 4:20pm AEDT

AUSTRALIA MEN - KNOCK OUT STAGES

  • Saturday, March 29: Australia 34 def Great Britain 5 – 8:51 pm AEDT - QUARTER FINAL
  • Sunday, March 30: Australia v Argentina – 5:00 pm AEDT - SEMI FINAL
  • Sunday, March 30: Australia v Fiji – 8:38 pm AEDT - BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

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