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Feb 14, 22 •
1803 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 •
2909 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 •
1924 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 •
1667 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 •
3041 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 •
2096 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 •
1610 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 •
1941 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 •
3059 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
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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 •
5097 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 •
2157 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 •
1744 Views •
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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 •
1955 Views •
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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 •
1887 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 •
2101 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 •
1986 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 •
1914 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 •
1491 Views •
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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 •
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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 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
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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...
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Jan 16, 22 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN SEVENS CONFIRM TOURING SQUAD FOR SPAIN
The Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens programs have today confirmed their travelling squads for both the Malaga and Seville legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Spain. A travelling party of 28 players will depart for Spain as both teams build on...
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Jan 13, 22 •
1876 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip
Springbok Sevens playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad to contest the two forthcoming tournaments in Malaga and Seville in Spain later this month....
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Jan 11, 22 •
1642 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Charlie Hayter appointed Women’s and Sevens Performance Manager and Emma Mitchell joins as Performance Consultant for the women’s game
The RFU is pleased to confirm the appointment of Charlie Hayter as Women’s and Sevens Performance Manager. Hayter will oversee the management of the women’s XVs game at international and domestic level as well as the returning men’s and women’s...
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Dec 14, 21 •
1471 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Sevens programme update and London Sevens tickets on sale
The RFU is pleased to announce the England Sevens programme structure for 2022. England Sevens return to the World Series in both the men’s and women’s competition in Malaga (21-23 January) after Great Britain Sevens competed in the opening two rounds in...
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Dec 10, 21 •
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Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Junior Rugby, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021
Five star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021 after earning the most votes in the annual nomination process. SA...
