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  • All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC USA Sevens

    Feb 21, 18 • 2333 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC USA Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the squad to travel to the HSBC USA and Canada Sevens next month. Bay of Plenty’s Ngarohi McGarvey Black is the only newcomer, while Dylan Collier, Trael Joass and Andrew Knewstubb all return from injury. The...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN SEVENS SHOW OFF NEW SHORTS

    Feb 18, 18 • 2000 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN SEVENS SHOW OFF NEW SHORTS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams will be spotted wearing a new back-of-shorts logo throughout the of the 2018 HSBC Sevens World Series following an extended partnership with Invast Global. The investment firm will sponsor the Men’s...

  • Geduld to miss North American trip

    Feb 14, 18 • 1902 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Geduld to miss North American trip

    The Springbok Sevens team will be without playmaker Justin Geduld for the next two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Las Vegas and Vancouver. Geduld, who was the leading points’ scorer at the HSBC Sydney Sevens three weeks ago, fractured...

  • Blacks Ferns Sevens contracted squad named

    Feb 9, 18 • 2433 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blacks Ferns Sevens contracted squad named

    New Zealand Rugby has announced the contracted Black Ferns Sevens squad for 2018, as they strive for Commonwealth Games gold and victory at the Rugby World Cup Sevens later this year. The 2018 squad of 23 contracted players for 2018, includes three new...

  • Proud Kok thanks Blitzboks for Dream Team spot

    Feb 5, 18 • 2893 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Proud Kok thanks Blitzboks for Dream Team spot

    Werner Kok feels that his inclusion into the HSBC NZ Sevens Dream Team was a result of him enjoying his time on the field with his fellow Springbok Sevens team-mates, but insists that the Blitzboks staying ahead in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series remains...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens claim bronze in Brisbane

    Feb 4, 18 • 2677 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens claim bronze in Brisbane

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team claimed bronze in Brisbane on Sunday, after a good Day Two performance at the Super7sBrisbane tournament, played at the Sci-Fleet Stadium in Toowong. The South Africans outplayed France for the bronze medal and showed much...

  • ENGLAND DEFEATED BY NEW ZEALAND AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    Feb 4, 18 • 2130 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND DEFEATED BY NEW ZEALAND AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    England Sevens finished joint seventh at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton after the knockout stages. After finishing second in their pool on day one, England faced hosts New Zealand and were narrowly beaten 12-19. They were then edged out by...

  • AUSTRALIA TAKES THIRD AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    Feb 4, 18 • 2056 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKES THIRD AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have backed up their win last week in Sydney with a bronze medal in New Zealand at the HSBC Hamilton Sevens in New Zealand on Sunday with a trilling 8-7 win over New Zealand. The side got off to the perfect start...

  • Springbok Sevens edge ahead in World Series

    Feb 4, 18 • 2343 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens edge ahead in World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team strengthened their lead in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton on Sunday with yet another top two finish at the HSBC NZ Sevens. The Blitzboks were beaten by Fiji in the final, but they now lead the World Series after four...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens in Cup contention at Super7sBrisbane tournament

    Feb 4, 18 • 2365 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens in Cup contention at Super7sBrisbane tournament

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team on Saturday secured a Cup quarterfinal berth in the Super7sBrisbane tournament being played at the Sci-Fleet Stadium in Toowong, Brisbane. South Africa won their matches against Papua New Guinea (22-0) and Sweden (12-5) to...

  • ENGLAND TO FACE NEW ZEALAND IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    Feb 3, 18 • 2147 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE NEW ZEALAND IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    England Sevens will face hosts New Zealand in the Cup quarter-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton after finishing second in Pool B on day one. In the week after the Sydney leg of the series England opened up by running in seven tries in...

  • Blitzboks to face Scotland in Cup quarters of NZ Sevens

    Feb 3, 18 • 2685 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks to face Scotland in Cup quarters of NZ Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday topped pool B of the HSBC NZ Sevens in Hamilton after beating Papua New Guinea (36-5), Russia (38-0) and England (28-7) in the FMG Stadium and will face Scotland in the Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. The defending HSBC...

  • AUSSIE MEN QUALIFY FOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS IN HAMILTON

    Feb 3, 18 • 2060 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN QUALIFY FOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS IN HAMILTON

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have set-up a Cup quarter-final clash with Kenya after coming second in Pool A at the HSBC Hamilton Sevens. Australia had three new squad members from the side that won in Sydney last weekend and started the day...

  • Patience is a virtue says Geduld

    Feb 2, 18 • 2499 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Patience is a virtue says Geduld

    His form is not quite where he wants it to be, but for now Springbok Sevens playmaker and flyhalf, Justin Geduld, is pleased that his road to recovery was a smooth one and that he is back in action for the Blitzboks. The 24-year-old injured his ankle in March...

  • Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Feb 1, 18 • 2423 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Springbok Sevens veteran Branco du Preez will join the team in New Zealand after injury struck yet again, ruling out potential debutant Muller du Plessis from the forthcoming tournament in Hamilton. Du Preez was called up to replace Du Plessis, who injured...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle

    Feb 1, 18 • 1810 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived in Brisbane, Australia earlier this week with a new coach and captain, and according to Zintle Mpupha, the new skipper, they are excited and ready to test themselves against the best. Mpupha, who took over the...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    Feb 1, 18 • 2626 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the home leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni...

  • Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    Jan 31, 18 • 2220 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    The three new names on the Springbok Sevens team sheet for the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament that kicks off in Hamilton on Saturday are determined to enjoy this experience as part of the Blitzboks squad and to contribute to the team’s effort.  Sikhumbuzo...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    Jan 31, 18 • 2120 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    1. Charlie Taylor, 8 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 1 cap, Warringah NSW 3. Sam Myers, 31 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Tom Lucas, 20 caps, Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard (c), 44 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 12 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 13...

  • Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Jan 30, 18 • 1939 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Kyle Brown would have preferred regular captain Philip Snyman to be with them in New Zealand, but under the circumstances, the Springbok Sevens veteran is more than willing and happy to take over the leadership responsibilities in Hamilton this weekend. ...

  • Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season

    Jan 30, 18 • 2356 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season

    Hurricanes Head Coach Chris Boyd will leave the club at the end of the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season to take up a new role overseas. Boyd has been appointed Director of Rugby at English premiership club the Northampton Saints, a position he will take up at...

  • Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens

    Jan 29, 18 • 2659 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman and the experienced Ruhan Nel have returned to South Africa following injuries sustained at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament last weekend.   Snyman, who played in his 50th tournament for the Blitzboks, injured his...

  • HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced

    Jan 29, 18 • 2731 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced

    Gordon Tietjens’ Samoa will play against fan favourite Kenya in the opening match of the tournament which kicks off at 11am on Saturday, 3 February, with playoffs on Sunday, 4 February. The tournament, the third leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens...

  • AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY

    Jan 28, 18 • 1970 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have broken their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament drought after a 29-nil demolition of reigning Series champions South Africa. Australia hadn’t won a World Series tournament since Tokyo in 2012 but...

  • Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney

    Jan 28, 18 • 2678 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney

    The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday moved back to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a 29-0 defeat to Australia in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Blitzboks, who started the tournament second on the log, moved past New...