2026 SVNS 2

2026 SVNS 2
Hosts
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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

The promotion top two from SVNS 3:South Africa, Argentina (W) and Belgium Canada (M).[3]

Men's teams

Women's teams

Tour venues

2026 SVNS 2 itinerary
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
Brazil Estádio Nicolau Alayon São Paulo 28–29 March

Standings

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

2026 SVNS 2
Pos.
Event 
Team

Nairobi

Montevideo

Sao Paulo
Points
total
Points
difference
1  Germany 20 20 35
2  United States 18 18 72
3  Kenya 16 16 49
4  Uruguay 14 14 37
5  Belgium 12 12 −99
6  Canada 10 10 −94
Legend
Gold Event Champions
Silver Event Runner-ups
Bronze Event Third place finishers
Green Qualified for the SVNS World Championship

Women's

2026 SVNS 2
Pos.
Event 
Team

Nairobi

Montevideo

Sao Paulo
Points
total
Points
difference
1  Argentina 20 20 23
2  South Africa 18 18 22
3  Spain 16 16 35
4  China 14 14 −37
5  Kenya 12 12 –16
6  Brazil 10 10 −29
Legend
Gold Event Champions
Silver Event Runner-ups
Bronze Event Third place finishers
Green Qualified for the SVNS World Championship

Placings summary

Tallies of top-four placings in tournaments during the 2026 SVNS 2, by team:

Men

Team Gold Silver Bronze Fourth Total
 Germany 1 1
 United States 1 1
 Kenya 1 1
 Uruguay 1 1

Women

Team Gold Silver Bronze Fourth Total
 Argentina 1 1
 South Africa 1 1
 Spain 1 1
 China 1 1

Players

Player of the final award
Tour Leg Men's Winner Women's Winner Ref.
2026 Kenya SVNS 2 George Ooro Sofía González [4]
2026 Uruguay SVNS 2
2026 Brazil SVNS 2

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "How the revamped global sevens rugby season format works". HSBC SVNS Series | Official Website. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  3. ^ "South Africa and Canada claim HSBC SVNS 3 titles in Dubai". HSBC SVNS Series | Official Website. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  4. ^ @svnsseries; (15 February 2026). "Performances that lit up the pitch" – via Instagram.