Stars of HSBC SVNS 2026 celebrated in Bordeaux

The leading lights of international rugby sevens were honoured at the end of the thrilling finale to the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Bordeaux

Vintage year for Australia and South Africa ends in style in Bordeaux

Australia claimed victory in Bordeaux to crown a vintage World Championship-winning year, as France's men's side claimed a home tournament crown and South Africa's Blitzboks lifted the overall title.

France celebrate in Bordeaux as South Africa are crowned World Champions

France came back from the brink of relegation to HSBC SVNS 2 to claim the final title of the season in Bordeaux in emphatic fashion with a roof-raising 14-5 win over New Zealand in the showpiece match.

Double delight for Australia with Bordeaux finale to savour

Australia claim back-to-back HSBC SVNS World Championship Series tournament crowns – and lift the overall title after an impressive unbeaten run in Bordeaux