2026 HSBC 7s Update 

The Blitz Bokke have had a fantastic run in 2026 so far. Notably, our boys are currently ranked number one in the world after beating Fiji in the last round of matches that took place in New York in March. In addition, our men in green and gold also won the 7s Vancouver that took place the week before the New York fixtures. Furthermore, they won the Vancouver fixtures by convincingly beating Spain 38-12 in the final.

Following this, the HSBC SVNS now goes into World Championship mode. In this phase, the top teams play in three events to decide the 2026 winner. The next stop for the teams is rugby 7s Hong Kong. South Africa men’s are in Group A alongside Argentina, Spain and Uruguay. Meanwhile, the South African women’s team is in Group B with Great Britain, Canada and Australia. So let us have a closer look at the HSBC 7s Update 2026 as the competition heats up.

Current World Standings

The South African men’s team is going into the Championship round as the number on team in rankings with 106 points. Furthermore, they are closely followed by Fiji who has 104 points. Importantly, both of teams are very far ahead on points with Australia in third with only 82 points. On the other hand, New Zealand leads the charge in the women’s division with 118 points. They are then followed by Australia with 110 points. Meanwhile, South Africa’s women’s team is in the 10th spot on the log with 71 points and hoping to play their way into the 2027 HSBC 7s Tournament. For fans following the HSBC 7s Update 2026, both South African teams have lots to play for in the current standings.

Next Leg of HSBC 7S

The next three game weekends are the finals for the World Championship. The Blitzbokke are on form and the Bok Women are performing very well. So be sure not to miss these weekends.

1. Hong Kong World Rugby Sevens Series

The HSBC SVNS Championship tournament features 12 teams, split into three groups of four. Overall, the Championship matches run over three days, with the Hong Kong leg starting on 17 April and finishing on 19 April.

Furthermore, the South African women’s team is in a tough group with all of the teams doing well in world rankings but don’t underestimate them.

2. Valladolid 7s

Next, the second last stop on the hsbc world rugby sevens series is Valladolid in Spain. The rugby 7s Valladolid leg of the hsbc rugby sevens will be played between the 29th and 31st of May.

3. The Bordeaux 7s

Finally, the rugby 7s Bordeaux is the final leg of the Championship. Here, the final matches to decide the men’s and women’s champions will be from the 5th to the 7th of June. Why not go support the 7s and enjoy some wine country? In summary, HSBC 7s Update 2026 ensures you won’t miss a moment of the biggest games.

Squad to take on the world at the HSBC SVNS 2026

Now, here are the names of the men’s squad who will be playing in the hsbc sevens Championship matches.

Forwards: Ryan Oosthuizen, Impi Visser (captain), Zain Davids, Jayden Nell, David Brits.

Backs: Ronald Brown, Selvyn Davids, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Shilton van Wyk, Quewin Nortje, Donavan Don, Sebastiaan Jobb, Tristan Leyds.

Players That Have Stood Out

Selvyn Davids previous Captain in 2025 is a major play maker and vibrant side stepper. Similarly, Quewin Nortje is another attacking player who is returning from an injury, he scored 32 in 12 tournament. In addition, Zain Davids needs no introduction and is one of the most experienced players having played over 50 and co-captains the side.

Players in the Women’s Rugby Team

Forwards: Catha Jacobs, Rights Mkhari, Buhle Sonomzi, Sizophila Solontsi, Liske Lategan, Nompumelelo Mathe, Thandi Fudu, Faith Tshauke.

Backs: Zintle Mpupha, Mathrin Simmers, Nadine Roos, Eloise Webb, Meghan Phillips, Zenay Jordaan, Leigh Fortuin, Kemisetso Baloyi, Felicia Jacobs, Maria Tshiremba, Zandile Masuku.

Stand Out Players

Nadine Roos was player of the year in 2024 and is instrumental in the women’s team. She is not only the captain but a driving force in the squad. In addition, winger Maria Tshiremba is another player play maker in the team and has been the top scorer in many tournaments.

Betting on the HSBC 7s

Betting on the rugby 7s adds another layer of excitement when watching the matches. The Blitzboks is definitely the team to back if you are from South Africa or from anywhere for that matter. Additionally, most of our betting partners offer odds on the upcoming Championship matches. Singapore and Perth are the new venues for the 2026/2027 due to the success of recent tournaments that has taken place there. Stay connected here for every HSBC 7s Update 2026 as the series moves to exciting new cities.

Another great rugby tournament to keep an eye on at the moment is the Womens Six Nations that is in full swing. Here are some of our bookie recommendations:

7s Rugby Betting Markets

Rugby is part of the South African DNA, ingrained in our culture no matter which form of rugby you support. Betway is surely a fan favourite, they back the boks and offer a great Welcome package.

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The Top Rugby 7s Betting Markets are:

• Match Winner: This is the simplest bet! Just pick the winning team.
• Handicap Betting: Point Spread – Negative or Positive Handicap.
• Total Points (Over/Under): Instead of picking a winner you bet on the total points scored by both teams.
• Outright Tournament Winner: Bet on who will win the entire tournament.
• Winning Margin: Predict how many points a specific team will win by.