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Nov 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on South Africa aim for better showing in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens will aim to improve on their Gold Coast performance of last month when they play in the Dubai Sevens on Friday and Saturday. The tournament marks Round 2 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which consists of nine tournaments worldwide....
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Nov 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ready for kick off
It’s go time for Nelson Mandela Bay as Sevens fever overtakes the city, for the third leg of the 2013/14 International Rugby Board’s (IRB) World Sevens Series – and the city is champing at the bit ahead of the fast-paced rugby spectacle. Nelson Mandela...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand complete the perfect year
Julian Savea and Aaron Smith lead the celebrations after New Zealand snatched victory in Dublin For the fourth year in a row New Zealand have finished their season as the number one side in the IRB World Rankings after a perfect record of 14 wins from 14...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dubai Pool D profile: RSA, SAM, ARG, RUS
We run the rule over the four men’s teams in Pool D at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, South Africa, Samoa, Argentina and Russia, including thoughts and predictions from broadcaster, Nigel Starmer-Smith. South Africa Coach: Neil Powell Last 10 games:...
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Nov 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez and Kolbe return to boost Bok Sevens
Livewire scrum-half Branco du Preez and Junior Springbok Cheslin Kolbe have both returned to the Springbok Sevens squad, announced today for the next two rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. In all coach Neil Powell makes three...
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Nov 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai fixtures
Dubai Fixtures All times CAT (SA, GMT+2) November 2013 29 South Africa v Argentina The Sevens, Dubai 06:40 29 Samoa v Russia The Sevens, Dubai 07:02 29 New Zealand v France The Sevens, Dubai 07:24 29 Kenya v Portugal The Sevens, Dubai 07:46 29 Australia v...
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Nov 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Speckman joins Bok Sevens training group
Steval Pumas speedster Rosco Speckman was this week added to the Springbok Sevens training squad in Stellenbosch where the group is preparing for their next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Dubai and Port Elizabeth.Speckman is no stranger to the...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sevens is a “win-win” for Games
Few people are embedded in the fabric of the Olympic Games like Sebastian Coe (in picture). As an athlete and administrator, Coe has been at the sharp end of the biggest sporting event in the world, and is therefore perfectly placed to predict what lies ahead...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bok Sevens resume training
The Springbok Sevens training squad have resumed with preparations for their next two HSBC Sevens World Series assignments in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. Neil Powell steered the team to fourth place in his first tournament at the Gold Coast in October since...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dubai Sevens fixtures
November 2013: 29 06:40 South Africa vs Argentina The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29 07:02 Samoa vs Russia The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29 07:24 New Zealand vs France The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings players called up to the Blitzbok training squad
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen called up to National Sevens training squad. Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen, who have excelled in representing both the Eastern Province Kings and Southern Kings this season, have been...
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Oct 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Renfred Dazel has high hopes for Springbok Women’s Sevens team
Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has set high standards for his team following his appointment three weeks ago, with qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games being one of his main objectives. The coach, who boasts extensive...
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Oct 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Zangqa opts out as Springbok Sevens assistant coach
Springbok Sevens assistant coach, Vuyo Zangqa, has informed the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that he will not renew his contract past 31 October 2013 and will be stepping down from his current position with the South African team. Zangqa was offered an...
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Oct 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand crowned Gold Coast Sevens Champions
Debutant Ambrose Curtis scored two tries as New Zealand came from behind to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final to get the defence of their HSBC Sevens World Series title off to a flying start. Trailing 12-0, it looked...
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Oct 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens fourth at Gold Coast
The Springbok Sevens finished fourth at the Gold Coast Sevens after suffering an energy-sapping semi-final loss against Australia and then ran out of steam against England in the playoff for third place. Neil Powell, in his first game in charge as coach, saw...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Gold Coast 7’s Day 1 results and log
Gold Coast 7’s Results: Day 1 October 2012 14 Fiji 32 – 14 New Zealand Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 South Africa 41 – 7 Kenya Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 France 7 – 14 Argentina Skilled...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
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Oct 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Powell and Springbok Sevens aim for good start
The Springboks Sevens and their new coach, Neil Powell, will be aiming to start the new HSBC Sevens World Series on winning note when the Gold Coast Sevens rugby tournament kicks off early Saturday morning (SA time). Powell, a former Springbok Sevens captain...
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Oct 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens depart for Gold Coast
The Springbok Sevens rugby squad departed on Monday to Australia where the opening tournament of the HSBC Sevens World Series will take place this coming weekend at the Gold Coast at Skilled Park. South Africa are seeded first in Pool B and face stiff...
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Oct 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springbok Sevens squad to Gold Coast
SARU has announced an experienced Springbok Sevens squad to play in the Gold Coast Sevens tournament on 12 – 13 October in Australia, which marks the first tournament of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series presented by the International Rugby Board....
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Oct 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Neil Powell appointed Springbok Sevens coach
Former team captain, Neil Powell, has been appointed coach of the Springbok Sevens team in succession to Paul Treu, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Saturday. Powell will take charge of the team for the first time at the Gold Coast Sevens in...
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Sep 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU confirms Emerging squad for Middelburg Sevens
SARU has confirmed a 14-man Emerging Sevens squad to participate in the Nashua Middelburg Sevens, which will be staged on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September. This two-day tournament is the traditional season warm-up for the Springbok Sevens training group....
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Euro trio at Gold Coast Sevens
The Springbok Sevens will kick off the new HSBC Sevens World Series against a trio of European opponents England, France and Spain following the draw for the Gold Coast Sevens on 12-13 October, which the International Rugby Board announced earlier on...
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Sep 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tickets now on sale
Rugby fans can now book their seats to watch the spectacular action at the annual Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth in December following the opening of ticket sales. Tickets for the popular tournament, to be held on the weekend of 7-8...
