USA Sevens Champions
The USA Sevens has been part of international rugby sevens since 2004, with the U.S. stop held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and, most recently, the New York area. South Africa are the current U.S. event champions after defeating Fiji 10–7 in the 2026 New York final. See the complete list of USA Sevens champions, final scores and runners-up below.
Fast Facts:
- South Africa are the current USA Sevens champions after defeating Fiji 10–7 in the 2026 HSBC SVNS New York final.
- South Africa have won the most USA Sevens titles with seven, followed by New Zealand with four and Fiji with three.
- The United States won back-to-back USA Sevens championships in 2018 and 2019, defeating Argentina and Samoa in the finals.
- The U.S. event has been held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and the New York area since the first tournament in 2004.
- The 2021 USA Sevens was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The next HSBC SVNS New York tournament is scheduled for March 13–14, 2027 at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
- Rugby sevens has a separate international championship history from the 15-a-side game. See our Rugby World Cup Champions list for the winners of rugby union’s men’s World Cup.
USA Sevens Champions
| Year | Location | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York | South Africa | 10–7 | Fiji |
| 2025 | Los Angeles | South Africa | 19–5 | Spain |
| 2024 | Los Angeles | France | 21–0 | Great Britain |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | New Zealand | 22–12 | Argentina |
| 2022 | Los Angeles | New Zealand | 28–21 | Fiji |
| 2021 – Tournament canceled due to COVID-19 | ||||
| 2020 | Los Angeles | South Africa | 29–24 | Fiji |
| 2019 | Las Vegas | United States | 27–0 | Samoa |
| 2018 | Las Vegas | United States | 28–0 | Argentina |
| 2017 | Las Vegas | South Africa | 19–12 | Fiji |
| 2016 | Las Vegas | Fiji | 21–15 | Australia |
| 2015 | Las Vegas | Fiji | 35–19 | New Zealand |
| 2014 | Las Vegas | South Africa | 14–7 | New Zealand |
| 2013 | Las Vegas | South Africa | 40–21 | New Zealand |
| 2012 | Las Vegas | Samoa | 26–19 | New Zealand |
| 2011 | Las Vegas | South Africa | 24–14 | Fiji |
| 2010 | Las Vegas | Samoa | 33–12 | New Zealand |
| 2009 | San Diego | Argentina | 19–14 | England |
| 2008 | San Diego | New Zealand | 27–12 | South Africa |
| 2007 | San Diego | Fiji | 38–24 | Samoa |
| 2006 | Los Angeles | England | 38–5 | Fiji |
| 2005 | Los Angeles | New Zealand | 34–5 | Argentina |
| 2004 | Los Angeles | Argentina | 21–12 | New Zealand |
Most USA Sevens Titles
| Team | Titles | Championship Years |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 7 | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2025, 2026 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 2005, 2008, 2022, 2023 |
| Fiji | 3 | 2007, 2015, 2016 |
| Argentina | 2 | 2004, 2009 |
| Samoa | 2 | 2010, 2012 |
| United States | 2 | 2018, 2019 |
| England | 1 | 2006 |
| France | 1 | 2024 |
