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Mar 23, 22 •
896 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby welcomes 50 percent supporter return
SA Rugby on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by State President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa that rugby venues would be permitted to accept up to 50 percent of its capacity for vaccinated or COVID-19 negative attendees from tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 March). The change...
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Mar 7, 22 •
842 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates SA Sport Award nominees
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the six nominees from rugby in seven categories of the 15th annual SA Sport Awards that were announced on Saturday. Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi, Ronald Brown, Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks and the...
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Mar 4, 22 •
1731 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sevens team primed for international return
Almost eight months since lighting up the rugby fields in Tokyo, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are set to make their return to international sevens in Fiji later this month. With confirmation that the borders will open for vaccinated New...
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Feb 28, 22 •
824 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 Tickets On Sale Now!
The World is coming to Cape Town – and you can join them at rugby’s biggest carnival. Ticket sales are open for the first Rugby World Cup to be held in South Africa for 27 years – the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022. The tournament takes place at Cape Town...
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Feb 15, 22 •
1370 Views •
General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Shozi sets sights on another Rugby World Cup Sevens
The news that tickets to the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town in September will go on sale later this month was welcomed from all over, and one of the Eastern Cape’s more experienced rugby players in particular shared the excitement of the...
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Feb 14, 22 •
900 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby World Cup Sevens tickets to go on sale
World Rugby has announced the start of the countdown to tickets going on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 – to be hosted in Cape Town in September. Ticket sales will open in two weeks’ time – on Monday 28 February 2022 – for the three-day...
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Feb 13, 22 •
2283 Views •
Blitz Bokke, Currie Cup, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NEIL POWELL APPOINTED AS THE SHARKS DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
The Sharks CEO, Dr Eduard Coetzee has announced an exciting new change to our rugby structure that will be effective from the 2022/2023 season. This development has been implemented to ensure sustainable success and provide the best and most effective support...
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Feb 11, 22 •
877 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FNB unveiled as Global Partner of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
World Rugby announced on Friday that First National Bank (FNB) will be a Global Partner of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 (RWC7s), which will take place from 9-11 September 2022 at the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa. As a Global Partner, FNB joins the top...
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Feb 5, 22 •
1093 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CASLICK AND HUTCHISON CLAIM 2021 AUSTRALIAN SEVENS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Caslick and Henry Hutchison have been named the 2021 Shawn Mackay Women’s and Men’s Sevens Players of the Year awards. Named in memory of Shawn Mackay’s life and his contribution to Rugby, this award recipient is representative of both a...
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Feb 2, 22 •
1980 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JC Le Roux joins Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 commercial family
World Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that well-known South African sparkling wine brand JC Le Roux will be an Official Supplier of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which will take place from 9-11 September in Cape Town. JC Le Roux joins the expanding commercial...
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Jan 31, 22 •
1594 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell applauds Blitzboks’ courage and endeavour
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell applauded the effort of his squad on Sunday night, when they beat Australia by 33-7 in the final of the HSBC Spain Sevens in Seville. The victory over the Australians saw the Blitzboks claim a sixth consecutive HSBC World...
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Jan 31, 22 •
836 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens bag fourth consecutive World Series title
The Springbok Sevens won their sixth consecutive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament – their 34th successive match and fourth title in the 2022 season – when they beat Australia by 33-7 in the final of the Seville tournament on Sunday evening. The...
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Jan 28, 22 •
1367 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PATERSON RETURNS AS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS PREPARE FOR SEVILLE
Henry Paterson has returned to the Australian Men’s Sevens side as they look to build on their 2022 performances in Spain. Paterson marks the only change to John Manenti’s side as the young team continues to focus on building consistency throughout their...
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Jan 27, 22 •
1931 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Klipdrift announced as Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup Sevens
World Rugby announced on Thursday that iconic South African brandy Klipdrift will be an Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which will be hosted in Cape Town from 9-11 September, 2022. Klipdrift joins the expanding World Rugby commercial family...
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Jan 27, 22 •
3931 Views •
BabyBoks U20, Blitz Bokke, General News, Junior Rugby, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined his great potential by winning the Young Player of...
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Jan 26, 22 •
1580 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Keep contributing and rewards will follow – Human
There are few things more rewarding on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series than to finish a tournament on the top step of the podium, with a gold medal around your neck and fireworks going off in the background, and for Springbok Sevens flyhalf Dewald Human,...
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Jan 24, 22 •
1254 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Williams to replace injured Soyizwapi in Spain
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has been ruled out of this weekend’s HSBC Spain Sevens tournament at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, and will be replaced by Shaun Williams, who is scheduled to depart to Spain on Monday evening. Soyizwapi got...
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Jan 24, 22 •
1372 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens clinch Malaga title in tense final
Selvyn Davids scored a try after the buzzer to ensure the Springbok Sevens team won their fifth consecutive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament – and their third of the 2022 season – when they beat Argentina by 24-17 in Malaga on Sunday. The victory...
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Jan 21, 22 •
1158 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THREE DEBUTANTS CONFIRMED FOR AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS TEAM IN SPAIN
Henry Hutchison (c), 34 capsSolomone Vosaicake, 2 capsCorey Toole, 2 capsDietrich Roache, 2 capsYool Yool, 2 caps Darby Lancaster, *Josh Turner, 8 caps Ben Dowling, 2 capsStu Dunbar, 3 capsChris Kuridrani, * Maurice Longbottom, 21 caps Nathan Lawson, * Jed...
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Jan 20, 22 •
1541 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks fit and ready for Malaga
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell expressed his happiness with the way his team prepared for the first HSBC Spain Sevens, to be played in Malaga from 21-23 January, while Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi said they will look no further than the first game on...
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Jan 19, 22 •
1347 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Small steps for Ndhlovu in Malaga
It’s probably fair to say the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is a globetrotting exercise on the high end of the sporting entertainment scale. The circuit usually includes ten tournaments in ten iconic cities and to add to the lustre, the participants also...
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Jan 19, 22 •
1362 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks to speed ahead with WeBuyCars
The Springbok Sevens team will speed into action in Spain this weekend with market-leading partner WeBuyCars on the team’s jersey following agreement on a three-year sponsorship partnership. SA Rugby made the announcement on the eve of the latest round of...
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Jan 18, 22 •
773 Views •
General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Delport invites experienced core as Imbokodo return to training
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport has named eight players with HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series experience in his first squad for the 2022 season, which will culminate with the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town in September. Rights Mkhari, Lusanda...
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Jan 17, 22 •
954 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named for Malaga
England men’s Sevens head coach Tony Roques has named his squad for the forthcoming Malaga Sevens (21-23 January, broadcast live on www.world.rugby). Drawn in Pool A, England take on Fiji, Scotland and Dubai winners South Africa in Spain where Malaga will...
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Jan 17, 22 •
1036 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Same mindset amongst fresh challenges for Blitzboks
The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Springbok Sevens squad who will play in Spain this weekend for the first time since the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series started way back in 1999. Tournaments in Malaga and Seville have been added to...