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HSBC 2025 SVNS Vancouver Day 2 – Recap & Photos
Argentina, Fiji, New Zealand, and South Africa have advanced to the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to claiming gold in Vancouver.
Fiji secured a dramatic 26-21 extra-time victory over Spain, with Filipe Sauturaga scoring the decisive try. Their momentum carried into the evening as they delivered an impressive performance against Great Britain.
Spain rebounded from their loss to Fiji with a fast-paced, open match against New Zealand, ultimately winning in extra time. This victory earned them a place in Sunday’s semi-final against Argentina.
Spain’s rising star, Jeremy Trevithink, shared his excitement after the win: “We’re on top of the world right now! We’re very happy.
“I think it’s important for us now to switch off on what we’ve done today and focus on recovery and what we have to do tomorrow.”
Argentina remains unbeaten after four consecutive wins, including an impressive double victory over France on Saturday, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
South Africa bounced back from an opening extra-time loss to Australia with a dominant performance in the men’s quarter-finals, securing the last semi-final slot with a commanding win over the same opponents.
Japan and the USA met for the first time ever in the Cup stages, and their clash did not disappoint. The Sakura Sevens made history in a thrilling extra-time battle, clinching a hard-fought 22-17 victory—marking their first-ever quarter-final win. This triumph sets up a semi-final rematch against Fiji, a team they previously defeated on the opening day of HSBC SVNS Vancouver.
After the historic win, Marin Kajiki expressed his excitement: “I’m really excited to be in the last four teams. Playing two matches on the final day of the tournament is a first for Japan.
“We have played Fiji already, and we feel we are ready to play in our style tomorrow.
“We take it game by game and hopefully we will finish in the best place that we can.”
Australia recovered from a Friday night defeat to Brazil with a dominant 35-14 victory over host nation Canada in the final pool stage match. They carried this momentum into their quarter-final clash against Great Britain, securing a 28-14 win and extending their remarkable Cup quarter-final streak to 13 consecutive victories.
Fiji experienced mixed results on day two. They suffered a narrow 24-21 loss to Great Britain in their final Pool C match but responded emphatically in the quarter-finals with a commanding 46-0 win over Brazil. The match was a showcase of attacking brilliance, featuring eight tries, with standout performances from Sesenieli Donu and Mere Vocevoce, who each crossed the line twice.
In the final match of the night, host nation Canada saw their quarter-final hopes dashed as New Zealand powered to a 34-12 victory. Earlier, the Black Ferns Sevens dominated their final pool match, defeating the USA 37-0. With the competition intensifying, anticipation is building for an electrifying final day of HSBC SVNS Vancouver at BC Place.
Read the Day 2 Women’s Report.
Finals day kicks off at 10:50 AM (GMT-8) on Sunday, with the semi-finals scheduled for 12:30 PM. The men’s and women’s finals will take place at 5:05 PM and 5:41 PM, respectively.
Following the format established in Perth, the women’s final will once again serve as the tournament’s grand finale, taking centre stage on Sunday evening and closing out HSBC SVNS Vancouver in style.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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PWHL Vancouver Goldeneyes Blank Toronto Sceptres 5–0 in Statement Win at Pacific Coliseum
The Vancouver Goldeneyes made a loud statement last night. Three former Toronto Sceptres helped power a 5–0 shutout in Toronto’s first visit to the Pacific Coliseum, giving Vancouver its biggest win of the PWHL season in front of more than 14,000 fans.
Sarah Nurse led the charge with two goals against her former team. Izzy Daniel and Tereza Vanišová added second-period markers, striking just 11 seconds apart to set a new PWHL record for fastest two goals by one team. Abby Boreen sealed it in the third.
Kristen Campbell was perfect. The Goldeneyes netminder stopped all 24 shots she faced for her first shutout since the inaugural season, drawing a roar from the packed crowd of 14,006.
After a quiet first period, Vancouver took control fast. Daniel opened the scoring at 5:58 of the second. Vanišová and Nurse followed at 13:31 and 13:42, breaking the game wide open. Nurse struck again early in the third for her first multi-goal game of the season.
The five goals marked a new franchise high for the Goldeneyes and the largest margin of victory in the PWHL this year. It snapped a three-game skid for Vancouver and capped a rough West Coast trip for Toronto, which allowed 11 goals across two games.
Vancouver heads back on the road next for Takeover Tour action in Denver against Seattle, then travels to Minnesota ahead of the Olympic break. Toronto looks to reset Wednesday in Montréal.
Three Stars
- Sarah Nurse (VAN) – 2G
- Kristen Campbell (VAN) – 24 saves, shutout
- Tereza Vanišová (VAN) – 1G, 1A
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VANCOUVER GOLDENEYES v TORONTO SCEPTRES – JAN 23, 2026
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NBA G League – Long Island Nets vs Wisconsin Herd
Long Island Nets closed out their two-game set in Laval with a 121–112 win over the Wisconsin Herd on Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,201 fans at Place Bell. After a slow start that had them trailing after the first quarter, the Nets found their rhythm in the second, cutting down on mistakes and taking control before halftime. That stretch helped them carry a narrow lead into the break and set up a more confident second half.
Malachi Smith led the way with a standout performance, scoring a career-high 36 points while also adding nine assists. He was efficient throughout the game and consistently created good looks, both for himself and his teammates. Nate Williams and Tre Scott provided solid support on both ends, and Long Island benefited from balanced scoring overall, with several players contributing at key moments.
The game remained competitive into the fourth quarter, but Long Island pulled away with a late run to seal the win. The Nets shot well as a team and did most of their damage inside, which made the difference down the stretch. It was a steady, well-rounded performance and a positive way for Long Island to wrap up its trip to Laval before returning home.
More information about the NBA G League here.
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NBA G League – Long Island Nets vs Wisconsin Herd
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya