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Feb 10, 26 •
122 Views •
Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika names tried and tested squad for HSBC SVNS 2 opener
Shannon-Lee Windvogel is in line to make her international debut for the Springbok Women’s Sevens this weekend after the former SWD Eagirls speedster was named in the South African squad for HSBC SVNS 2 in Nairobi, but for the rest, Cecil Afrika has...
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Feb 9, 26 •
194 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Oosthuizen rates Perth victory amongst top five in career
Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst the best, not because of his Player of the Final performance in Perth on Sunday, but because the Springbok Sevens held themselves...
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Feb 8, 26 •
151 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Proud Snyman praises Blitzboks for Perth rebound
Philip Snyman praised the Springbok Sevens squad for their effort and belief as they claimed the HSBC SVNS Perth title on Sunday, with a close, but well-deserved victory over Fiji at HBF Park. The 21-19 win in the final was a convincing rebound after last...
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Feb 5, 26 •
168 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Leyds geared for more Perth memories
The Australian HSBC SVNS stop, and particularly HBF Park in Perth, will always have a special place in the heart of Springbok Sevens flyhalf Tristan Leyds, and come this weekend for the fourth tournament of the 2026 season, it will be no different. There will...
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Feb 4, 26 •
167 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Redemption high on Blitzboks’ agenda in Perth
The eight teams contesting the HSBC SVNS series are at it again in Perth on Saturday and Sunday and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend can not arrive any sooner. According to Siviwe Soyizwapi, who leads the Blitzboks into battle at HBF Park in the...
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Feb 3, 26 •
166 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Oosthuizen: Blitzboks will bounce back in Perth
The format of HSBC SVNS is tough enough, with five tight games between the top eight sides in the world on any given weekend, so the Springbok Sevens are determined to not also “play against themselves” at the HSBC SVNS Perth this weekend. They will face...
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Feb 3, 26 •
238 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks to kick off RWC 2027 campaign in Adelaide
The Springboks will return to Adelaide for only the second time ever when they kick off their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday, 3 October, before heading to Brisbane and Perth to face Georgia and Romania in their two remaining pool...
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Feb 2, 26 •
172 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Snyman bemoans Blitzbok errors in Singapore
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday. The Blitzboks dropped both matches in the National Stadium on Sunday, losing against France in the...
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Feb 1, 26 •
161 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bulls and Sharks shine in Vodacom URC derbies
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks showed true grit in a thrilling round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies on Saturday to walk away with crucial victories against the Lions and DHL Stormers, which not only proved that they could be finding...
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Jan 29, 26 •
193 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Snyman: Attention to detail key to Singapore success
It is rugby and not chess, but Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman stressed the importance of making the right moves at the right time in the National Stadium this weekend, when the Blitzboks face Spain, Great Britain and Fiji in Pool A of the HSBC SVNS...
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Jan 29, 26 •
296 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, Tournament Rules, United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Local derbies set to grip Vodacom URC fans
South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log...
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Jan 29, 26 •
204 Views •
South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Township Rugby Youth Festival Brings Community, Culture and Rugby to Jozi on 31 January 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa, Township Rugby Youth (TRY) will host the TRY Festival on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at Bill Jardine Stadium, Industria (Newclare), Johannesburg, creating a powerful community gathering where sport, culture, and youth development...
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Jan 28, 26 •
247 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa, Spanish, Springboks, SuperSport Challenge •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms bumper domestic schedule for 2026
• New Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 launches in February • Eight-team Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off in July • SA Cup status quo remains for early March start • SA Schools Girls teams to be named for the first time SA Rugby has...
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Jan 28, 26 •
177 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Singapore could be special for Soyizwapi
It remains a massive privilege and something very special to represent South Africa on the HSBC SVNS series, and this weekend in Singapore will be no different for Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi. Although he could become the record holder for most tries...
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Jan 27, 26 •
175 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Dazel backs Blitzbok attack to fire in Singapore
The normal challenges at the HSBC SVNS Singapore are well documented – and accepted – by the Springbok Sevens side as they arrived in the Asian city on Tuesday, but according to Blitzbok assistant coach Renfred Dazel, success will be determined by their...
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Jan 25, 26 •
185 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks, Bulls and Lions show fight as Stormers suffer first defeat
The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run and flawless home track record in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship came to a grinding halt on Saturday, as the Hollywoodbets Sharks stunned them with a fine display of rugby in Cape Town, while the Vodacom Bulls...
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Jan 23, 26 •
240 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Experience and youth in Blitzbok squad for Singapore
Two uncapped players and the return of their most experienced squad member highlight the travelling group of 14 players named by the Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman for next weekend’s HSBC SVNS Singapore. Luan Giliomee and Ronaldo Young could earn...
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Jan 23, 26 •
180 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry heads Stateside
The Springboks will return to the USA for only the third time this millennium when the 2026 edition of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry – the touring series between the Boks and the All Blacks held every four years – concludes with the historic fourth and final...
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Jan 22, 26 •
353 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Biogen joins SA Rugby partner family
SA Rugby announced on Thursday that Biogen has joined its family of partners after signing a three-year sponsorship agreement which sees the premium wellness brand landing the vitamins and sports nutrition partnership to the Springboks, Springbok Women, as...
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Jan 22, 26 •
169 Views •
Other Tournaments •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA teams seek to build on European form in Vodacom URC
South Africa’s four franchises will look to build on their form in the two European competitions last week when they return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship action this weekend, where the race for playoff spots will begin to intensify significantly as...
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Jan 21, 26 •
164 Views •
Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Women to host USA in historic Test series
The Springbok Women will host their counterparts from the USA in a historic two-Test series in July in Johannesburg and Pretoria, where they will open the days’ action when the Springboks kick off their Nations Championship campaign. The two Tests, at Ellis...
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Jan 20, 26 •
181 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cupido hoping for another cracker year
He is almost reluctant to discuss his rugby objectives for 2026 as, so far in his short career, all his rugby wishes seemed to have come true for 20-year-old Gino Cupido. The tall and rangy outside centre finished 2025 with two very special gold medals,...
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Jan 20, 26 •
183 Views •
South Africa U18 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Fresh faces for Junior Bok training camp in Stellenbosch
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has underlined the importance of mental freshness and strong technical foundation as he prepares to welcome a 42-man training squad to Stellenbosch on Wednesday, 21 January, with a number of last year’s SA U18 players...
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Jan 20, 26 •
378 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Global sports brand PUMA today unveils the Avant Pro II
Global sports brand PUMA today unveils the Avant Pro II, the latest evolution of its technical rugby boot developed for tight five players. Built for the Bind, these scrum boots can be spotted on the feet of physically dominating tight-5 players including...
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Jan 19, 26 •
161 Views •
Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika praises players after Bok Women’s Sevens’ Dubai win
The way the Springbok Women’s Sevens defended and controlled the tempo of their matches was a highlight for SA coach Cecil Afrika, who also attributed their HSBC SVNS 3 success in Dubai to good team work from the players. After an unbeaten run in pool play...
