HSBC SVNS Awards 2026 Nominees

World Rugby has announced the nominees for the HSBC SVNS Awards 2026 as the season comes to an end this coming weekend in Bordeaux. The winners will be announced following the HSBC SVNS World Championship Final on Sunday 7 June.

Three players have been shortlisted in each of the four major categories. The Women’s SVNS Top Try Scorer and Men’s SVNS Top Try Scorer awards will also be announced, as well as the Women’s SVNS Dream Team of the Year and Men’s SVNS Dream Team of the Year.

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin said: “The HSBC SVNS Awards recognise the exceptional talent, commitment and performances that have defined another outstanding year of rugby sevens around the world. From season-long standout performers to exciting new players making their mark on the international stage, these nominees represent the very best of our sport.”

Women’s SVNS Player of the Year Nominees

• Maddison Levi 🇦🇺
• Jorja Miller 🇳🇿
• Ariana Ramsey 🇺🇸

Men’s SVNS Player of the Year Nominees

• Henry Hutchison 🇦🇺
• Tristan Leyds 🇿🇦
• Vuiviwa Naduvalo 🇫🇯

Women’s SVNS Rookie of the Year Nominees

• Anaick Konyi 🇫🇷
• Kennedi Stevenson 🇨🇦
• Tahna Wifley 🇺🇸

Men’s SVNS Rookie of the Year Nominees

• Kele Lasaqa 🇳🇿
• Harry Wilson 🇦🇺
• Finley Lloyd-Gilmour 🇬🇧

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