Archive for the ‘Sevens Rugby’ Category

  • Lessons learnt as Blitzboks shift focus to Cape Town

    Dec 4, 18 • 2353 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Lessons learnt as Blitzboks shift focus to Cape Town

    The Springbok Sevens team are not dwelling on what happened in the Arabian Desert in Dubai last weekend, according to Rosko Specman in the build-up to his final tournament for the Blitzboks in Cape Town this weekend before he shifts his focus to fifteens with...

  • Blitzboks to honour Madiba in special jersey in Cape Town

    Dec 3, 18 • 3718 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks to honour Madiba in special jersey in Cape Town

    The Springbok Sevens team will join in the centenary celebrations of the life of the late Mr Nelson Mandela by playing in a specially designed Madiba-jerseys at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend. Mr Mandela would have turned 100 years old in 2018. He...

  • Blitzboks grouped with NZ Sevens in Cape Town

    Dec 2, 18 • 2839 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks grouped with NZ Sevens in Cape Town

    The Springbok Sevens team will face Zimbabwe, Samoa and New Zealand on the opening day of the fourth edition of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Saturday, with the Blitzboks’ clash against the All Blacks Sevens concluding what promises to be a scintillating day...

  • New Zealand dominate in Dubai

    Dec 2, 18 • 1868 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on New Zealand dominate in Dubai

    The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have reigned supreme at the HSBC Dubai Sevens claiming the tournament crowns this weekend. It is the third time in 2018 that the teams have enjoyed success together, having won Gold at the Commonwealth Games in...

  • ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN WORLD SERIES OPENER

    Dec 2, 18 • 1847 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN WORLD SERIES OPENER

    England defeated Australia 15-14 to claim bronze at the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai. It was Australia who opened the scoring through a converted John Porch try but England responded with a score courtesy of Will Muir on his...

  • AUSTRALIA TAKES FOURTH AT DUBAI SEVENS

    Dec 2, 18 • 1965 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKES FOURTH AT DUBAI SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have claimed some valuable HSBC World Series Points in Dubai overnight, finishing the tournament in fourth place. The Aussie 7s looked the goods in the first tournament of the 2018-2019 Series with some significantly...

  • Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai

    Dec 2, 18 • 2399 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai

    The Springbok Sevens team’s sixth place in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday was one of their worst starts in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent seasons, but coach Neil Powell feels there was improvement as the tournament...

  • Q&A with Ivan van Zyl

    Dec 1, 18 • 2995 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super RugbyComments Off on Q&A with Ivan van Zyl

    What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? I have been a huge fan of the Bulls my whole life, so being able to play for them is an honour and I just love being associated with the brand.   You are active on social media and post golf images;...

  • ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    Dec 1, 18 • 1908 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    England Men Sevens finished second in Pool D on day one of the opening round of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai with victories over Canada and Japan but lost out to Australia. They will now face South Africa in the Cup quarter-final on...

  • Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals

    Dec 1, 18 • 2485 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals

    The Springbok Sevens team will face England in the Cup quarter-finals of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday after they topped Pool A at the end of the first day of the event, played at The Sevens on Friday. The Blitzboks topped their pool despite...

  • Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai

    Nov 29, 18 • 1807 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens RugbyComments Off on Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport left The Sevens Stadium in Dubai a pleased man on Thursday, where his team finished the day in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament with two wins from their three pool...

  • Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks

    Nov 29, 18 • 2674 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks

    Neil Powell has achieved what no one else could in the history of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. First, as a player, he helped South Africa to clinch their first ever World Series crown, way back in 2008/09 as the team under the guidance of coach Paul...

  • All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Nov 29, 18 • 1835 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the All Blacks Sevens team for their season opener in Dubai this weekend. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Scott Curry (co-captain) 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Tone Ng Shiu 4. Ngarohi McGarvey Black 5....

  • Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai

    Nov 28, 18 • 1649 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens RugbyComments Off on Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai

    A first appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, playing at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco and finishing runners at the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong have earned the Springbok Women’s...

  • Contribution the war cry for Blitzboks’ Impi

    Nov 28, 18 • 2396 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Contribution the war cry for Blitzboks’ Impi

    The mechanical engineering side of Impi Visser has taught him to be patient, scientific and pragmatic and to trust the construction of designs. So when the 23-year-old graduate takes to the field for his country at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Friday,...

  • Black Ferns Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Nov 28, 18 • 1800 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named the Black Ferns Sevens team for their last tournament of 2018 at the HSBC Dubai Sevens. The team is; 1. Ruby Tui 2. Shakira Baker 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Terina Te Tamaki 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela...

  • A decade of Dubai for Blitzbok

    Nov 28, 18 • 2155 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on A decade of Dubai for Blitzbok

    Clutching at his knee, desperately fighting off the pain of a torn knee ligament, Kyle Brown saw the chequered flag of his Blitzboks career being waved, as he lay prone on the pitch of the Singapore National Stadium. The 30-year-old forward had just suffered...

  • Last chance to grab HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets

    Nov 23, 18 • 1825 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Last chance to grab HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets

    A last-gasp opportunity has opened up for fans to get their hands on HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets with a limited number available on general sale through Computicket (website and outlets) from 10h00 this morning (Friday, 23 November 2018). More than 102 000...

  • SIMON AMOR NAMES SIDE FOR 2018/19 WORLD SERIES OPENER

    Nov 21, 18 • 1664 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on SIMON AMOR NAMES SIDE FOR 2018/19 WORLD SERIES OPENER

    Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has named his side for the opening round of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series which takes place in Dubai on 30 November – 1 December, broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena. The 12-man squad contains eight players who...

  • All Blacks Sevens looking to start strong in Dubai

    Nov 20, 18 • 1758 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens looking to start strong in Dubai

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named a 13-man team for the first legs of the 2018/19 HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai and Cape Town. Co-captain Tim Mikkelson will remain in New Zealand with the impending arrival of his first child while...

  • Final push for Blitzboks as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series looms

    Nov 6, 18 • 2267 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Final push for Blitzboks as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series looms

    The Springbok Sevens team entered the final stretch of their preparations for the first two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Dubai and Cape Town, in less than a month. All the players have now assembled for the final push for the opening...

  • Black Ferns Sevens dominate World Rugby Sevens nominations

    Oct 23, 18 • 2163 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens dominate World Rugby Sevens nominations

    This year’s World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year will be a New Zealander after Black Ferns Sevens stars Michaela Blyde, Portia Woodman and captain Sarah Goss were this morning confirmed the three nominations for the annual award. World Rugby’s...

  • Black Ferns Sevens claim title at inaugural Glendale Sevens

    Oct 22, 18 • 2178 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens claim title at inaugural Glendale Sevens

    The Black Ferns Sevens have opened the 2018/19 Women’s Sevens Series with a dominant performance at the Glendale Sevens, winning the title with victory over USA in the Cup Final. A strong opening match against China saw Portia Woodman grab her first...

  • AUSTRALIA TAKE FIFTH IN OPENING ROUND OF HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES

    Oct 22, 18 • 2297 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKE FIFTH IN OPENING ROUND OF HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES

    The Qantas Australian Women’s side have finished in fifth place in a mixed day two of the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the USA7s in Colorado on Monday morning. Australia didn’t kick into gear in the quarter finals against the...

  • Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Glendale Sevens

    Oct 20, 18 • 2039 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Glendale Sevens

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named his 12 players for the USA leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The team is; 1. Ruby Tui 2. Shakira Baker 3. Terina Te Tamaki 4. Niall Williams 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela Blyde 7. Tyla...