As the HSBC SVNS World Championship returns to Spain, memories remain fresh from the last tournament, where the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team fell to France 28–7 in the dramatic 2024 Olympic gold medal final.
The last time the HSBC SVNS was held in Spain in 2024, the tournament in Madrid delivered some of the most memorable moments in sevens rugby and left fans talking long after the final whistle.
Home fans had plenty to celebrate as both Spain’s men’s and women’s teams successfully avoided relegation and secured their places as core teams for the following season.
Kenya supporters also created one of the biggest atmospheres of the tournament, with the famous “Kenya Corner” becoming one of the standout attractions as Shujaa secured promotion with passionate support from fans throughout the weekend.
French star Antoine Dupont also made a huge impact in sevens rugby, helping lift France to another level and becoming one of the biggest talking points of the competition.
Now, with the HSBC SVNS World Championship returning to Spain this week in Valladolid, organisers and fans will be hoping for another memorable tournament.
Fiji are pooled with Spain, France and the USA.
Meanwhile, Fiji will begin its Valladolid 7s campaign against France on Friday at 11.40pm before facing the USA at 4.24am on Saturday.
They will then take on hosts Spain at 12.12am on Sunday in their final pool match.
(Source: SVNS)
