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May 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fou returns as Aussie Sevens make six changes for London
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens excitement machine Pama Fou will make his return to the World Series after being named in Andy Friend’s squad for the London Sevens this weekend. Twenty-five year old Fou is one of six changes for the two-day...
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May 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi, Dry to join Springbok Sevens in London
Springbok Sevens squad members Siviwe Soyizwapi and Chris Dry will join the Blitzboks in London on Tuesday morning as part of the team that will participate in the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham this weekend. Soyizwapi replaces Ruhan Nel and Dry comes in...
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May 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks Sevens miss out on Paris Cup Semi
The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday suffered a 21-10 defeat to Samoa in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Paris Sevens and in the process missed out on a place in the top four for the first time since the opening tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens...
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May 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Samoa in Paris Sevens Cup quarters
Senatla on his way to one of two tries against Australia. (credit: Roger Sedres, Gallo Images). The Springbok Sevens team finished top of pool C of the HSBC Paris Sevens on Saturday and will meet Samoa in the Cup quarterfinals in the ninth event on the HSBC...
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May 14, 16 •
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The Springbok Sevens team started the HSBC Paris Sevens in impressive fashion on Friday, beating England 24-5 in their opening pool C encounter in Stade Jean Bouin in the French capital. The Blitzboks had to work hard for their points, but kept calm when on...
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May 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mixed fortunes for SA Select Women’s Sevens
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the SA Women’s Select side on Friday in Paris and expects another strong showing on Saturday, the second day of the invitational tournament they are...
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May 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens determined to finish World Series strong
The Springbok Sevens team contesting the HSBC Paris Sevens tournament this weekend, is determined to keep their hopes alive to win the overall HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The South Africans are currently second on the overall log and eight points...
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May 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on The All Black Sevens team for Paris
The All Blacks Sevens team for this weekend’s Paris Sevens (13-15 May) will be captained by Kurt Baker for the first time after injuries ruled out Tim Mikkelson and DJ Forbes who have also led the team this season. The team is: Pita Ahki (North Harbour)...
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May 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Specman keen to make his mark in Paris
The Springbok Sevens playmaker Rosko Specman is determined to help his team to a convincing performance in this weekend’s HSBC Paris Sevens tournament and is looking forward to play with the Blitzboks again. Specman was in fine form in previous...
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May 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens squad for Paris
England Sevens welcome back Alex Davis for the penultimate round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris this weekend (13-15 June). Warwick Lahmert will captain the squad, which also includes Alex Gray and Ethan Waddleton who...
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May 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on All to play for Springbok Sevens in final two tournaments
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, urged his team to make the most of the opportunities presented to them in the next two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks arrived in France in Monday for the HSBC Paris Sevens to be played at...
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May 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens ready for HSBC Paris Sevens
Photo: Gallo Images Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is confident that the four changes made to his side for the upcoming HSBC Paris tournament will help the team achieve the goals set for this tournament in the French capital and the remainder of the HSBC...
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May 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Taking England Sevens forward
Alex Gray is one of three players returning to the 15-a-side game next season, having had the experience of representing England Sevens. Junior World Championship U20 captain and finalist in 2011, Gray joined the sevens programme in 2013 and has since won 22...
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May 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Four return to Springbok Sevens side for Paris
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named Francois Hougaard, Rosko Specman, Philip Snyman and Dylan Sage as the changes to his squad that will travel to France on Sunday to contest the HSBC Paris Sevens, to be played at the Stade Jean Bouin in the French...
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May 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Friend makes five changes to Aussie Sevens for Paris
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has made five changes to the squad that has been named for the Paris Sevens (13-15 May). Forward Jesse Parahi will return to the World Sevens Series arena for the first time in 12 months after...
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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Sevens statement: Quade Cooper
The Australian Sevens program today announced Quade Cooper will not be considered for selection for the final two rounds of the 2015-16 HSBC Sevens World Series or the Rio 2016 Olympics. Australian Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend said: “There’s no doubt...
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May 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Sevens squad for Paris and London
Team: 1. Andrew Amonde (Captain), 2. Collins Injera, 3. Humphrey Kayange, 4. William Ambaka, 5. Frank Wanyama, 6. Oscar Ayodi, 7. Augustine Lugonzo, 8. Samuel Oliech, 9. Robert Aringo, 10. Billy Odhiambo, 11. Alex Olaba, 12. Nelson Oyoo. Management: 1....
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hougaard re-joins Springboks Sevens in Stellenbosch
Springbok Sevens player Francois Hougaard on Tuesday re-joined the Springbok Sevens squad at their training base in Stellenbosch and will be considered for the forthcoming Paris and London legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Hougaard played in...
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May 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens prepare for Paris and London Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens squad for the last two legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Paris (13-15 May) and London (21-22 May) begins training in Mt Maunganui today. The squad is: Pita Ahki (North Harbour) Kurt Baker (Taranaki) Dylan Collier (Waikato) Scott...
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Apr 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Maties clinical as Pukke and Kovsies surge on #VarsitySevens
Photo: Thys Lombard Maties, Pukke and Kovsies remain the only undefeated teams, as the three pull ahead at the top of the log in Round Three of Varsity 7s. UJ vs Kovsies It was the biggest clash of Varsity 7s Day One, as the defending champions took...
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Apr 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz ready for sevens challenge
With another year’s experience under the belt, NMMU-Madibaz sevens coach Jandré Blom is hoping for a strong performance by his side in the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament in Cape Town this weekend. He said they would again send a unit consisting of...
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Apr 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on UJ aim to make an impact at Varsity Sevens
Coming off strong performances in the Varsity Cup and Young Guns competitions, the University of Johannesburg are eager to make an impact when the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament takes place in Cape Town this weekend. Earlier this year, the UJ teams...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ardie Savea to focus on fifteens
Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has decided to pull out of contention for the New Zealand Sevens Olympic team and concentrate on fifteens. Savea joined the All Blacks Sevens training squad this year and was a member of the team that won back-to-back...
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Apr 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on South Africa back in second as Kenya makes history
The Springbok Sevens team moved back into the second position on the log of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Sunday when they finished third in the HSBC Vancouver Sevens tournament. The South Africans outplayed Argentina 28-0 in the bronze final after...
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Apr 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on Powell pleased with Day One effort at Singapore Sevens
Photo: Gallo Images Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, was a pleased man following the opening day of the HSBC Singapore Sevens on Saturday, where the Blitzboks secured wins over Scotland (33-0), Russia (21-10) and Kenya (14-0) to top pool C. They will now...
