RugbyPass SVNS Collection writers will evaluate every match this season with their MVP votes. Finn Morton, Ben Smith, Joe Harvey and Lachlan Gray weigh in with 3-2-1 votes in the direction of the RugbyPass Males’s and Girls’s SVNS Collection MVP leaderboard.
It solely took Jorja Miller 15 seconds to make a point-scoring affect on the HSBC SVNS Collection in 2025/26. Miller gained a pilfer penalty, earlier than some quick-thinking noticed the Black Ferns Sevens vice-captain cross for the primary attempt of the marketing campaign.
Miller scored a double in New Zealand’s scientific 24-21 win over France in Pool A, stealing the present with an outstanding efficiency. The reigning SVNS Collection Participant of the Yr was a standout from begin to end, sustaining that kind till the ultimate whistle on day two.
Stacey Waaka, Kelsey Teneti and Risi Pouri-Lane made their mark with a attempt every in New Zealand’s 29-14 conquer Australia, however Miller was a shining gentle but once more. The 21-year-old acquired Participant of the Remaining honours, including one other two tries to her Dubai Sevens tally.
4 SVNS writers at RugbyPass agreed that Miller was greatest on floor all through the occasion. In a 3-2-1 voting system, all 4 gave the New Zealander most factors, whereas Australia’s Maddison and Teagan Levi additionally polled properly.
Strive-scoring phenomenon Maddison Levi scored 5 tries on day one, together with a strong rating in opposition to Japan in pool play – throwing a defender to the facet en path to the attempt line. Levi crossed for an additional attempt within the semi-finals, however virtually uncharacteristically didn’t rating within the decider.
Levi set a brand new report final season with 15 tries on the Dubai Sevens. This season, youthful sister Teagan was particularly impactful as a playmaking menace, recording three tries on the opening day and a number of attempt assists all through the occasion.
Australia Sevens Girls’s coach Tim Walsh revealed in a broadcast interview, which you’ll be able to watch on RugbyPass TV, that Teagan is seeking to turn into a 14-minute participant. The 22-year-old is already a world-class playmaker, so this might come as a warning to opposing groups.
Miller clocked in with a most 12 votes, whereas Maddison Levi ranks in second place with 5. New Zealand’s Mahina Paul is equal third with two votes after two spectacular performances on day two, together with a double within the 31-5 semi-final win in opposition to Japan.
Teagan Levi shares third spot, whereas Teneti is a spot again in equal fifth. Teneti spoke on the SVNS Collection broadcast about her new function within the Black Ferns Sevens this season, stepping up as a game-driver within the absence of some skilled SVNS veterans.
Hanako Utsumi earned one vote after starring in Japan’s run to a third-place end, whereas Reapi Ulunisau is probably unfortunate to not have acquired multiple vote. Ulunisau scored a hat-trick on day one, and beat Miller with fast-feet to attain throughout a conflict with New Zealand on Sunday.
The boys’s draw was a bit extra contentious, however there was nonetheless a transparent MVP from Dubai, with Akuila Rokolisoa starring because the All Blacks Sevens claimed their first title for the reason that 2023/24 season. Rokolisoa acquired eight votes, two greater than teammate Brady Rush in second.
Australia’s Dietrich Roache returned to the SVNS Collection after lacking all the 2024/25 season with a knee harm. Roache scored tries in opposition to Spain, New Zealand and Nice Britain, and recorded a number of attempt assists as properly.
Wallace Charlie debuted for Australia on the World Championship in Los Angeles earlier this yr, and the 2024 International Youth Sevens MVP is already making a distinction – with two writers giving the younger expertise votes, ending with three total.
Henry Hutchison and Maurice Longbottom additionally impressed from Australia, however didn’t report any votes from this specific match.
Viwa Naduvalo and Pilipo Bukayaro from Fiji clocked in with two votes and one level respectively. Naduvalo was particularly spectacular on day two, scoring a hat-trick in a semi-final defeat to New Zealand, and including extra tries to his tally within the bronze playoff.
Subsequent up, Cape City on December 6-7.
RugbyPass SVNS Collection MVP 3-2-1 votes – Dubai
Finn Morton
Males: Akuila Rokilosa (New Zealand), Dietrich Roache (Australia), Viwa Naduvalo (Fiji)
Girls: Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Teagan Levi (Australia), Kelsey Teneti (New Zealand)
Joe Harvey
Males: Brady Rush (New Zealand), Dietrich Roache (Australia), Pilipo Bukayaro (Fiji)
Girls: Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Maddison Levi (Australia), Hanako Utsumi (Japan)
Ben Smith
Males: Akuila Rokolisoa (New Zealand), Wallace Charlie (Australia), Viwa Naduvalo (Fiji)
Girls: Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Mahina Maul (New Zealand), Maddison Levi (Australia)
Lachlan Gray
Males: Brady Rush (New Zealand), Akuila Rokolisoa (New Zealand), Wallace Charlie (Australia)
Girls: Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Maddison Levi (Australia), Reapi Ulunisau (Fiji)
RugbyPass Males’s SVNS Collection MVP leaderboard
Akuila Rokolisoa (New Zealand) – 8 votes
Brady Rush (New Zealand) – 6 votes
Dietrich Roache (Australia) – 4 votes
Wallace Charlie (Australia) – 3 votes
Viwa Naduvalo (Fiji) – 2 votes
Pilipo Bukayaro (Fiji) – 1 vote
RugbyPass Girls’s SVNS Collection MVP leaderboard
Jorja Miller (New Zealand) – 12 votes
Maddison Levi (Australia) – 5 votes
Teagan Levi (Australia), Mahina Paul (New Zealand) – 2 votes
Kelsey Teneti (New Zealand), Hanako Utsumi (Japan), Reapi Ulunisau (Fiji) – 1 vote
