Team Announcements for Singapore Rugby 7s 2026

World Rugby has officially announced the 16 teams that will compete in the 2026 Singapore Rugby 7s, promising an exciting tournament featuring the world's top-ranked nations and some promising newcomers to the circuit.

The confirmed teams for the 2026 tournament include:

Core Teams: - New Zealand (Current World Series Champions) - Fiji (Defending Singapore 7s Champions) - South Africa - Australia - Argentina - France - Ireland - Great Britain - USA - Samoa - Canada - Spain

Invitational Teams: - Japan - Hong Kong - Malaysia - Thailand

Tournament Director Sarah Chen expressed excitement about the lineup: "We're thrilled to welcome back the world's best teams to Singapore. The mix of established powerhouses and emerging Asian teams promises to deliver an unforgettable tournament."

Key Tournament Details: - Defending champions Fiji will begin their campaign in Pool A - World Series leaders New Zealand head Pool B - South Africa and Australia set for exciting Pool C clash - Strong Asian representation with four regional teams

The tournament format remains unchanged, with four pools of four teams competing in round-robin matches before progressing to the knockout stages. The draw for pool allocations will be conducted next month at a special ceremony in Singapore.

"The quality of teams participating this year reflects Singapore's status as a premier stop on the World Rugby Sevens Series," added Chen. "With our enhanced entertainment program and world-class facilities, we're set to deliver the best Singapore 7s yet."

Ticket holders will have the opportunity to watch these elite teams compete across two action-packed days, with matches scheduled to maximize viewing opportunities for all major games.