LIVE: Women into quarter-finals, Men duel for position in Vancouver

The SVNS World Series gets back underway in Vancouver as the Australian sides seek to continue their strong form.

Both sides made the Final but couldn't get the job done on home soil, leaving them positioned nicely on the World Series ladder.

Watch every round of the HSBC SVNS Series exclusive, ad-free and live on Stan Sport. 

The Women's side will play Fiji in the quarter-finals (12:01 pm) after going undefeated in the pool stages

As for the Men, Henry Paterson and Michael Icely will play their first tournaments of the season after overcoming shoulder and ankle injuries respectively.

They began their tournament with defeats to Samoa and USA (3:02 pm), needing victory over a red-hot France (Feb 25, 8:49 am) to advance to the quarter-finals.

Follow a recap of all the action, game by game below:

Australia Women 12 v Japan Women 10

Australia have survived an almighty scare to hold on for a 12-10 win over Japan.

The Japanese stunned the Aussies early as they wore down the World Series leaders for the opening try via Sakura Mizutani.

It gave them a surprise 5-0 lead at the break before the instruction of Sharni Smale proved the difference Smale scored to start the second half and then set up Caslick for her 170th try on the World Series to take the lead.

Honoka Tsustumi gave Japan life with a last minute try but the Aussies controlled the game at the end for the win.

Post match, Tim Walsh's side lost Madison Ashby for three games for a high shot, set to return in the semis should they make it.

Australia Men 7 v Samoa Men 31

Australia have started with a 31-7 defeat to Samoa.

Samoa broke the game open first when Motu Opetai sliced through some loose play to score.

John Manenti’s side refused to panic and wore the Samoans down for James Turner to waltz over the line to level the scores at half-time.

Turner nearly had a second, only for the ball to just bounce the wrong way, allowing Steve Onosai to counter off the scrum.

Opetai’s second sealed the win as Samoa scored three late tries to cap off the win.

Australia Women 26 v Fiji Women 12

Australia have delivered a strong 26-12 win over Fiji.

Without Maddison Levi and Ashby, Fiji opened the scoring as Repai Ulunisau fought her way over the line despite a great effort from Teagan Levi.

As it was the last game, Sharni Smale was there to steady the ship and put Australia in front. Charlotte Caslick then set up Dom du Toit for a nine-point lead at the break.

Faith Nathan showed off the pace after the break, slicing through the defence for the try.

Du Toit’s second try was a brilliant solo effort, starting from her own half, beating multiple defenders and a high shot to seal the win.

Australia Men 21 v USA Men 26

The USA have defeated the Australians 26-21 to finish day one in Vancouver.

The Americans were out for revenge after Perth and Malacchi Esdale got them off to a flyer, followed over by Aaron Cummings for an early 12-0 lead.

Dietrich Roache had just enough speed to reduce the margin to five at the break with a great individual effort.

Henry Paterson celebrated his return with a brutal run to put the Aussies in front 30 seconds into the second half.

The two teams traded tries and John Manenti's side found themselves in front when Henry Hutchison scored with seconds left.

However, it allowed America one final chance to strike as Perry Baker once again sprinted away to break Australian hearts.

Australia Women 17 def USA Women 12

Australia have struck in extra-time for a 17-12 win over the USA.

Charlotte Caslick got the Australians off to a flyer after a strong Sharni Smale break provided the space for the captain to score in the corner.

The Aussies dominated the half but couldn’t deliver another blow as Alex Sedrick’s raceway try levelled the scores at the break.

It failed to deter Tim Walsh’s side and Faith Nathan eventually found the space to put Australia back in front.

Steph Rovetti answered for the USA with two minutes to go to send the game into extra time.

It just set the stage for the returning Maddison Levi to step up, racing from her own line to score the game winner.

After the game, Teagan Levi was suspended for four games for a high tackle

Australia Men 5 def by France Men 31

Australia have failed to advance to the quarter-finals after a 31-5 win over France.

France superstar Antoine Dupont started his first game as both sides delved into the physical battle.

It took until the sixth minute when Revan Reebadj opened the scoring for the French, followed over by Aaron Grandidier.

Dupont then scored his first try on the SVNS World Series before Esteban Capilla sealed the win.

Henry Palmer got Australia on the board late but it was too little, too late as they will turn their focus to the ninth place semis. 

Australia Women’s Sevens team for Vancouver SVNS: 

1. Lily Dick

2. Sharni Smale

3. Faith Nathan

4. Dominique Du Toit

5. Teagan Levi

6. Madison Ashby

7. Charlotte Caslick (c)

8. Kaitlin Shave

9. Tia Hinds

10. Bella Nasser

12. Maddison Levi

65. Sariah Paki

98. Sidney Taylor

Australia Men’s Sevens team for Vancouver SVNS

1. Henry Hutchison

2. Ben Dowling

3. Henry Palmer

4. Dietrich Roache

5. Tim Clements

6. Henry Paterson

7. Josh Turner

9. Matt Gonzalez

10. Nick Malouf (c)

12. Nathan Lawson

14. James Turner

25. Hayden Sargeant

87. Michael Icely

*Denotes potential debut.

Australian Sevens Vancouver 2024 Schedule

*All times AEDT

Women

Saturday, February 24

Australia 12 def Japan 10 - 6:52 am

Australia 26 def Fiji 12 - 11:46 am

Sunday, February 25

Australia 17 def USA 12 - 5:37 am

Australia v Fiji - 12:01 pm - QUARTER FINAL

Men

Saturday, February 24

Australia 7 def by Samoa 31 - 9:58 am

Australia 21 def by USA 26 - 3:02 am

Sunday, February 25

Australia 5 def by France 31 - 8:49 am

Australia v Spain - 1:00 pm - NINTH PLACE SEMI FINAL