Archive for the ‘Blitz Bokke’ Category

• Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  Jul 4, 12 • 6302 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  The original “Pocket-Rocket” Brent Russell is considered by many to be the first breed of a new smaller than average, dynamic rugby player. His smaller stature gave him the added advantage of explosive speed and a low centre of gravity, which in return...

• Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens confirmed for 7 and 8 December

  Jun 26, 12 • 3435 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens confirmed for 7 and 8 December

  – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to host Rugby’s Biggest Party – Argentina joins expanded HSBC Sevens World Series – Dates announced for entire 2012/13 World Series – Announcement comes on the eve of Argentina’s The Castle Rugby...

• Springbok Sevens stars named in SA Barbarians teams

  May 28, 12 • 7241 Views • Blitz Bokke, England Premier League, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens stars named in SA Barbarians teams

  Three players with Springbok Sevens experience have been named in the SA Barbarians teams to take on England in two mid-week matches during next month’s five match tour, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Monday. Current Bok Sevens star,...

• Varsity stars to strengthen Blitzbokke

  Apr 24, 12 • 4451 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Varsity stars to strengthen Blitzbokke

  Clayton Blommetjies, the Tuks fullback who starred in this year’s Varsity Cup success, on Tuesday received a well-deserved call-up to the Springbok Sevens squad. The Blitzbokke group for the last two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series, to be played...

• Clayton Blommetjies called up by Paul Treu for Glasgow and London

  Apr 10, 12 • 4118 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Clayton Blommetjies called up by Paul Treu for Glasgow and London

  Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu, has added five players to his training group in preparation for the last two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Glasgow and London, while two more new faces will join his group next Monday. Okkie Kruger (Tukkies,...

• Knee injury forces Delport out of Tokyo Sevens

  Mar 29, 12 • 2233 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Knee injury forces Delport out of Tokyo Sevens

  The experienced Paul Delport did not pass his late fitness test and will therefore not play for the Springbok Sevens at the Japan Sevens in Tokyo, which starts on Saturday. Delport, a former SA U21-captain, sustained a knee injury in Hong Kong but the...

• Afrika blow for Blitzbokke

  Mar 28, 12 • 2349 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Afrika blow for Blitzbokke

  Influential Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika is on his way home to undergo treatment on his injured right knee and will miss the Japan Sevens in Tokyo this coming weekend. In one of the two changes to the team that finished third in Hong Kong last...

• Blitzbokke shut out England to claim third spot in Hong Kong

  Mar 26, 12 • 2625 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Blitzbokke shut out England to claim third spot in Hong Kong

    South Africa beat England 28-0 on Sunday to claim third place at the Hong Kong Sevens and to consolidate their third place on the HSBC Sevens World Series log. The Blitzbokke earned 17 valuable points, which increased their tally for the season to 93...

• South Africa to face tough Samoa in Hong Kong quarters

  Mar 24, 12 • 2180 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on South Africa to face tough Samoa in Hong Kong quarters

  The Springbok Sevens will face formidable Samoa on Sunday in the Cup quarter-final of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament after they finished second in Pool B. Samoa won the USA title in Las Vegas in February and beat England 14-12 in their final pool match on...

• Blitzbokke looking for strong performance in Hong Kong

  Mar 21, 12 • 2515 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Blitzbokke looking for strong performance in Hong Kong

  The Springbok Sevens team is anxious to do well in Hong Kong where the sixth stage of the HSBC Sevens World Series will be held from 23 to 25 March. South Africa have never won this prestigious event and Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu, is demanding a huge...

• Blitzbokke draws New Zealand in IRB Hong Kong Sevens Pool B

  Feb 17, 12 • 3669 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Blitzbokke draws New Zealand in IRB Hong Kong Sevens Pool B

  South Africa draws New Zealand for Hong Kong Sevens gala The Blitzbokke were drawn in a tough pool for the Hong Kong Sevens tournament and will have to battle with HSBC Sevens World Series leaders New Zealand, current Sevens World Cup holders Wales and the...

• Springbok Sevens return home with injury concerns

  Feb 14, 12 • 2442 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens return home with injury concerns

  Four Springbok Sevens players will undergo medical assessments on Wednesday afternoon to determine the extent of injuries they suffered at the HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in Las Vegas the past weekend. The squad arrives on Wednesday morning from the...

• Blitzbokke move up to third on World Series log

  Feb 13, 12 • 2039 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Blitzbokke move up to third on World Series log

  South Africa finished fourth at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Monday morning after the Blitzbokke lost their Third Place playoff by 21-15 against Fiji. Despite their defeat, the Blitzbokke managed to move up one place to third overall on the HSBC Sevens...

• SA, NZ to battle for Cup final spot in Vegas

  Feb 12, 12 • 1986 Views • Blitz Bokke, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SA, NZ to battle for Cup final spot in Vegas

  South Africa must overcome powerful HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand to book a place in the USA Sevens Cup Final after both teams advanced to the last four early on Sunday morning. The final knockout matches in Las Vegas are scheduled for late...

• Blitzbokke on course for USA Sevens quarterfinals

  Feb 11, 12 • 2730 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Blitzbokke on course for USA Sevens quarterfinals

  Defending champions South Africa remains on course to qualify for the quarterfinals of the USA Sevens tournament after registering two wins on the opening day of the tournament in Las Vegas. IRB Sevens Player of the Year, Cecil Afrika, scored a hat-trick to...

• SA Sevens veteran Dazel replaces injured Delport

  Feb 9, 12 • 3281 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on SA Sevens veteran Dazel replaces injured Delport

  Springbok Sevens veteran Renfred Dazel was today named as replacement for the injured Paul Delport in the Blitzbokke’s only change for the USA Sevens in Las Vegas. The three day tournament is the fifth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series and gets underway...

• Blitzbokke without Delport for Las Vegas defence

  Feb 7, 12 • 2331 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Blitzbokke without Delport for Las Vegas defence

  Paul Delport injured his cheekbone in Wellington last Saturday and is set to miss out the Springbok Sevens’ defence of their Las Vegas title over the weekend. The USA tournament is the fifth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which consists of nine...

• Afrika back for the Blitzbokke

  Dec 7, 11 • 3302 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Afrika back for the Blitzbokke

  IRB Sevens Player of the Year Cecil Afrika will lead the Springbok Sevens attack on home soil in the Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens after the playmaker was included in the South Africa squad for the tournament which starts on Friday. Afrika is one of...

• Springbok Sevens want to make amends on home turf

  Dec 5, 11 • 2808 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens want to make amends on home turf

  The Springbok Sevens realise it has underperformed in Australia and Dubai and are determined to bounce back to form in their home tournament at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, coach Paul Treu told a media briefing in Port Elizabeth today. Treu, team captain...

• Great day for the Blitzbokke in Dubai

  Dec 2, 11 • 3175 Views • Blitz Bokke, Currie Cup Results, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Great day for the Blitzbokke in Dubai

  South Africa scored a morale boosting 21-5 win over New Zealand on Friday to top Pool B at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens and to book a quarterfinal clash against France on Saturday morning. The Blitzbokke started impressively and dominated possession in...

• South Africa clinch third spot at Gold Coast Sevens

  Nov 26, 11 • 3502 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on South Africa clinch third spot at Gold Coast Sevens

  The Springbok Sevens won the first ever play-off for third place in the HSBC Sevens World Series after they beat hosts Australia 17-7 at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast earlier today. Chris Dry, Paul Delport and Boom Prinsloo scored a try each for South...

• IRB Sevens 2011 Results Gold Coast Australia

  Nov 25, 11 • 2486 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens World Series • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on IRB Sevens 2011 Results Gold Coast Australia

  Results of IRB Sevens 2011 at Gold Coast in Australia Fiji wins the first Sevens Rugby World Series Cup by beating New Zealand in Cup Finals by 26-12. South Africa takes 3rd place by beating Australia 17-5 Below is all the results at Gold Coast Sevens 2011:...

• A doctor, a DJ and a goldfish walk into a stadium…

  Nov 24, 11 • 2382 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on A doctor, a DJ and a goldfish walk into a stadium…

  Staying in tune with the unparalleled party atmosphere that is synonymous with the fast paced international Seven’s rugby, this year’s local leg, hosted in the city of Nelson Mandela Bay, promises to deliver just that and more! Rugby’s biggest party is...

• South Africa Emerging Sevens team aiming for Kenya honours

  Nov 8, 11 • 9898 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens World Series • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on South Africa Emerging Sevens team aiming for Kenya honours

  Durbanite Brian Shabangu will lead an exciting SA Sevens Emerging rugby team to Nairobi on Thursday where they will face some top-class international opposition in the annual Safaricom Kenya Sevens tournament from 4 – 6 November. Samoa, Auckland, Bristol,...

• Springbok Sevens to face hosts Australia in Series opener

  Nov 7, 11 • 3174 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • admin • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face hosts Australia in Series opener

  South Africa will play hosts, Australia, Japan and USA on the first day of the opening Round of the HSBC Sevens World Series on Australia’s Gold Coast, the International Rugby Board announced today. The first ever World Series pool draw was carried out in...