The SVNS World Series returns to Australia as Perth welcomes some of the best Rugby players in the world to HBF Park.
All eyes will be on the Australian teams as they look to go one better than their dual second-place finishes in 2024.
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The men will kick off action for the hosts at 2:01 pm local time (5:01 pm AEDT) against Argentina in a rematch of last year's Final, closely followed by the women taking on China at 2:45 pm (5:45 pm AEDT).
The opening day is stacked with entertaining games until nighttime, where the Australian men return to face South Africa (7:52 pm local) and the women close day one against Spain (8:32 pm)
Follow all the action in the live blog below or watch it live on Stan Sport
*Note all blog times are AWST
Time for the hosts as Australia's men take on Argentina.
Aussie 7s starting side: Henry Hutchison, Ben Dowling, Aden Ekanayake, Jayden Blake, Michael Icely, Maurice Longbottom, Michael Icely
New Zealand have started Perth in their usual fashion, taking a 40-7 lead over Brazil.
Captain Sarah Hirni was one of three early try scorers before Thalia Costa crossed for her 99th try on the circuit.
Risi Pouri-Lane hit back right at half-time as Jorja Miller continued the onslaught after the break.
Katelyn Vahaakolo crossed for a hat-trick as the Kiwis eased their way home
Japan have fought valiantly to take a 14-7 win over Ireland in Pool A action for the women.
Robyn O'Connor opened the scoring, with Japan's Chiaki Saegusa levelling the scores at the break.
The Japanese extended their lead after the break over the defending Perth champions, who were missing the majority of their starting side from that win 12 months ago.
Ireland fought until the end but Japan held tough to secure the win
France's defence has proved the difference to take a 14-5 win over Ireland
Paulin Riva celebrated his 50th tournament with a double, scoring the first inside 90 seconds.
A yellow card to the French opened the space for Ireland to score their first before defence dominated the second half.
Ireland couldn't find a way through as the Olympic champs held tough
Back to the men as Spain have taken a 12-7 win over GB to continue their brilliant start to the year
Jaime Manteca continued Spain's great start to the Series with the first try, with Pol Pla doing what he does best for try #103.
Charlton Kerr got the Brits on the board with a great solo try but Spain held tough to secure the win
The USA have taken a late 21-19 win over Fiji thanks to breakout star Nia Toliver
The Fijians struck first through via Ilisapeci Delaiwau before Toliver got her 14th try of the World Series.
Ariana Ramsey's try a minute before half-time gave America a two-point lead, only for Fiji to score either side of the break to take the lead.
However, Toliver continues her dream start to the season to put the USA in front with 50 seconds remaining.
Canada have locked up a 38-5 win over Great Britain in the first women's match of the day.
Asia Hogan-Rochester and returning star Olivia Apps pieced apart the GB defence, with Hogan-Rochester scoring the first two before Apps closed out the half with a five-pointer.
Apps got her second try after the break as she capitalised on a beautiful no-look ball from Mahalia Robinson.
Carmen Izyk's double sealed the win with two tries in the last 90 seconds..
Uruguay have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Sevens history with a 24-17 win over series leaders Fiji.
Fiji defeated Uruguay 70-7 in South Africa and looked set for a similar result when they raced out to a 17-0 lead.
However, the Uruguayans scored before and after half-time via Dante Soto and Ignacio Facciolo as they rode the momentum.
Juan Tafernaberry put them in front with three minutes left as Fiji had little answers, with Pedro Hoblog sealing a famous win
New Zealand have overcome a quality Kenyan side 29-14 to open the men's competition in Perth
Rookie Frank Vaenuku got NZ off to a flyer before captain George Ooro Angeyo responded before the break for the Kenyans, who had significant support in the crowds.
Regan Ware struck three minutes after the half-time whistle for a 14-7 lead at the break, with Patrick Odongo Okong'o levelling the scores
The New Zealanders eventually kicked clear through tries to Andrew Knewstubb and Cody Vai, with Ngarohi McGarvey-Black finishing the game with a try and a mana wave
A reminder of the fixtures for day one of Perth in this opening slot of matches.
The 'Euro Pool' of surprise packets Spain, Great Britain, Ireland and France will be a must-watch on the men's side alongside Argentina-Australia.
For the Women, Fiji v USA will be entertaining in a contrast of styles, with defending champions Ireland looking to recapture the magic against Japan, the big improvers of 2024.
Fixtures
Men's Pool C
New Zealand v Kenya - 11:00 am (2:00 pm)
Fiji v Uruguay - 11:22 am (2:22 pm)
Women's Pool B
Canada v Great Britain - 11:44 am (2:44 pm)
USA v Fiji - 12:06 pm (3:06 pm)
Men's Pool B
Spain v Great Britain - 12:28 pm (3:28 pm)
France v Ireland - 12:50 pm (3:50 pm)
Women's Pool A
Japan v Ireland - 1:12 pm (4:12 pm)
New Zealand v Brazil - 1:34 pm (4:34 pm)
Men's Pool A
Argentina v Australia - 2:01 pm (5:01 pm)
South Africa v USA - 2:23 pm (5:23 pm)
Women's Pool C
Australia v China - 2:45 pm (5:45 pm)
France v Spain - 3:07 pm (6:07 pm)
The SVNS World Series is back, and the teams are preparing to enter HBF Park for three days of entertaining action.
Hot conditions welcome teams to Perth as the mercury hits just over 30 degrees to start the day, below the 43 degrees initially forecast to start the week.
The day will commence in just over an hour with New Zealand first to take the field against Kenya, followed by fan favourites Fiji against Uruguay.
Australian fans will have to wait until after 2pm local time (or 5:00 pm AEDT/4:00 pm AEST) as the men take on Argentina, followed by the women facing South Africa.
1. Henry Hutchison (c)
2. Ben Dowling
9. Matt Gonzalez
10. Ben Dalton
11. Maurice Longbottom
13. Jayden Blake
14. James Turner
15. Sid Harvey
23. Aden Ekanayake
25. Hayden Sargeant
29. Josh Turner
71. Hadley Tonga*
87. Michael Icely
* denotes debut
1. Piper Simons
3. Faith Nathan
4. Mackenzie Davis
5. Teagan Levi
7. Charlotte Caslick
9. Tia Hinds
10. Isabella Nasser (c)
11. Demi Hayes
12. Maddison Levi
13. Heidi Dennis
15. Kahli Henwood
23. Ruby Nicholas
28. Kiiahla Duff
Australia Sevens Fixtures for Perth
POOL A - AUSTRALIA MEN
- Friday, January 24: Australia v Argentina (2:01pm AWST; 5:01pm AEDT)
- Friday, January 24: Australia v South Africa (7:52pm AWST; 10:52pm AEDT)
- Saturday, January 25: Australia v USA (1:28pm AWST; 4:28pm AEDT)
POOL C - AUSTRALIA WOMEN
- Friday, January 24: Australia v China (2:45pm AWST; 5:45pm AEDT)
- Friday, January 24: Australia v Spain (8:36pm AWST; 11:36pm AEDT)
- Saturday, January 25: Australia v France (4:09pm AWT; 7:09pm AEDT)
