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Sep 15, 23 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks expecting the unexpected in Harare
There were some familiar faces at the tournament hotel and the flight to Harare was almost like travelling to Johannesburg, but the Springbok Sevens team’s journey to Zimbabwe – for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers on Saturday and Sunday –...
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Sep 11, 23 •
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Comments Off on Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers. Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo...
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Sep 11, 23 •
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Comments Off on All systems go for Springbok Women’s Sevens’ next mission
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad will assemble in Stellenbosch on Monday with their eyes firmly set on their next assignment, the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers, to be played in Tunisia on 14-15 October. The team successfully completed their...
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Aug 4, 23 •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for HSBC SVNS in Cape Town
HSBC SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded global celebration of Rugby Sevens, will be coming to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 9-10 December 2023. Tickets for HSBC SVNS CPT are now on sale at SVNS.comor Ticketmaster. Unreserved seats start at R350,...
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May 24, 23 •
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Comments Off on Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns Sevens off-season. The 28-year-old has been involved...
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May 22, 23 •
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Comments Off on Duarttee darts away with World Series award
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London on Sunday evening. The winners in the men’s categories...
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May 5, 23 •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a squad that feature five players who return to action after missing the tournaments in Hong...
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Apr 3, 23 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks pleased with big improvement in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens produced a much-improved display in Hong Kong this weekend despite losing three key games by less than one score, and as a result of their sixth place, they climbed two spots on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings – from...
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Mar 28, 23 •
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Comments Off on Heads down as Blitzboks look to bounce back in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens team have arrived in Hong Kong and are looking forward to getting back on the field and fixing what went wrong in North America a month ago, but also to see three new players join the Blitzbok family at arguably the most prestigious event...
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Mar 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Blitzboks on SA Sport Award
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander congratulated the Springbok Sevens team for scooping the Team of Year Award at the 16th annual SA Sports Awards in Sun City on Saturday. The SA Sports Awards, hosted annually by the South African Department of Sport, Arts...
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Mar 1, 23 •
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Comments Off on Bounce back non-negotiable for Blitzbok leadership
Those who watched last weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens would have been excused if they wondered which masked player the Springbok Sevens team had on the field, but they would probably have been more puzzled on what Blitzbok team was on display as one the HSBC...
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Feb 28, 23 •
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Comments Off on Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
SA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at BC Place on the weekend at HSBC Canada Sevens. The duo departed...
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Feb 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Good progress for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Hermanus
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad showed good progress and understanding of what is needed to be successful in this year’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, and team coach Renfred Dazel said he was very happy with their effort. Dazel had...
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Feb 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks remain in top three midway through World Series
The Springbok Sevens squad remained amongst the top four contenders of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the halfway stage of the competition, but failed to fire on the second day of the HSBC LA Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. New Zealand...
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Feb 26, 23 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to face Fiji in LA Sevens Cup quarters
The Springbok Sevens will face Fiji in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC LA Sevens later on Sunday after an eventful first day of sevens at Dignity Health Stadium in Los Angeles. Torrid weather conditions forced numerous postponements to matches, with the...
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Feb 20, 23 •
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Comments Off on Ismaiel to fulfil another American dream
A long haul flight on your way to a Test debut can feel like it lasts forever, especially if that first appearance for your country was the a culmination of a lifetime of hard work and sacrifices. Just ask Travis Ismaiel, who travelled to the USA (via Addis...
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Feb 17, 23 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbok debut for Ismaiel as Brown and Ndhlovu return
Travis Ismaiel will complete a national team trifecta at the HSBC LA Sevens next weekend after being named in the Springbok Sevens squad that will contest the North American leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in the USA and Canada later this month....
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Feb 17, 23 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens set for Los Angeles and Vancouver leg
The All Blacks Sevens will depart for their next leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Now series leaders, the All Blacks Sevens have their sights first set on Los Angeles next weekend, before heading to Vancouver. All Blacks Sevens team is:2 Brady Rush4...
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Feb 6, 23 •
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Comments Off on HENRY HUTCHISON RULED OUT FOR 2023, EYES 2024 RETURN
During the HSBC Sydney 7s tournament, interim Men’s Aussie Sevens captain Henry Hutchison sustained several injuries that have ruled him out for the rest of the 2023 World Series. While playing at the Hamilton 7s tournament a week prior, Hutchison sprained...
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Jan 31, 23 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the Young Player of the Year award and Nadine Roos was named...
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Jan 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE TEAMS CLEAN SWEEP DAY ONE OF HSBC SYDNEY 7S
Australian Sevens teams have enjoyed a clean sweep on the first day of the HSBC Sydney 7s tournament. The Women’s team took two wins from two matches, beating Brazil and Spain comfortably in the team’s first action of the tournament, to sit atop...
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Jan 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi satisfied with Sydney start
The Springbok Sevens teams started their campaign in Sydney on a good note on Friday, but they are always looking for the perfect performance and will keep striving towards that. That was the reaction from Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi after his side...
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Jan 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens start Challenger Series preparations
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday for their first training block in preparation for World Rugby’s Challenger Series April this year. Consecutive tournaments will be played at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch...
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Jan 18, 23 •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi: Continuous growth important in NZ
Morning, noon or night, the Blitzboks know they have to be switched on and ready to deliver as they aim to continue their growth as a squad at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens this weekend. That was the message from Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi on...
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Jan 18, 23 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN SEVENS TEAMS CONFIRM SQUADS FOR HAMILTON 7S
The Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens programs have confirmed their travelling squads for the HSBC Hamilton Sevens tournament across January 21-22. A party of 26 players departed for New Zealand yesterday, as both teams seek to start the year with a...
