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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dubai Sevens fixtures
November 2013: 29 06:40 South Africa vs Argentina The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29 07:02 Samoa vs Russia The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29 07:24 New Zealand vs France The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings players called up to the Blitzbok training squad
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen called up to National Sevens training squad. Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen, who have excelled in representing both the Eastern Province Kings and Southern Kings this season, have been...
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Oct 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Renfred Dazel has high hopes for Springbok Women’s Sevens team
Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has set high standards for his team following his appointment three weeks ago, with qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games being one of his main objectives. The coach, who boasts extensive...
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Oct 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens blitz Eastern Cape
Cecil Afrika, Seabelo Senatla, Justin Geduld and several other Springbok Sevens players paid a blitz two-day visit to the Eastern Cape earlier this week. The players were part of a SARU promotional initiative to raise awareness for the Cell C Nelson Mandela...
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Oct 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Zangqa opts out as Springbok Sevens assistant coach
Springbok Sevens assistant coach, Vuyo Zangqa, has informed the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that he will not renew his contract past 31 October 2013 and will be stepping down from his current position with the South African team. Zangqa was offered an...
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Oct 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand crowned Gold Coast Sevens Champions
Debutant Ambrose Curtis scored two tries as New Zealand came from behind to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final to get the defence of their HSBC Sevens World Series title off to a flying start. Trailing 12-0, it looked...
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Oct 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens fourth at Gold Coast
The Springbok Sevens finished fourth at the Gold Coast Sevens after suffering an energy-sapping semi-final loss against Australia and then ran out of steam against England in the playoff for third place. Neil Powell, in his first game in charge as coach, saw...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Gold Coast 7’s Day 1 results and log
Gold Coast 7’s Results: Day 1 October 2012 14 Fiji 32 – 14 New Zealand Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 South Africa 41 – 7 Kenya Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 France 7 – 14 Argentina Skilled...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
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Oct 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Powell and Springbok Sevens aim for good start
The Springboks Sevens and their new coach, Neil Powell, will be aiming to start the new HSBC Sevens World Series on winning note when the Gold Coast Sevens rugby tournament kicks off early Saturday morning (SA time). Powell, a former Springbok Sevens captain...
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Oct 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens depart for Gold Coast
The Springbok Sevens rugby squad departed on Monday to Australia where the opening tournament of the HSBC Sevens World Series will take place this coming weekend at the Gold Coast at Skilled Park. South Africa are seeded first in Pool B and face stiff...
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Oct 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springbok Sevens squad to Gold Coast
SARU has announced an experienced Springbok Sevens squad to play in the Gold Coast Sevens tournament on 12 – 13 October in Australia, which marks the first tournament of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series presented by the International Rugby Board....
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Oct 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Neil Powell appointed Springbok Sevens coach
Former team captain, Neil Powell, has been appointed coach of the Springbok Sevens team in succession to Paul Treu, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Saturday. Powell will take charge of the team for the first time at the Gold Coast Sevens in...
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Sep 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU confirms Emerging squad for Middelburg Sevens
SARU has confirmed a 14-man Emerging Sevens squad to participate in the Nashua Middelburg Sevens, which will be staged on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September. This two-day tournament is the traditional season warm-up for the Springbok Sevens training group....
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Euro trio at Gold Coast Sevens
The Springbok Sevens will kick off the new HSBC Sevens World Series against a trio of European opponents England, France and Spain following the draw for the Gold Coast Sevens on 12-13 October, which the International Rugby Board announced earlier on...
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Sep 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tickets now on sale
Rugby fans can now book their seats to watch the spectacular action at the annual Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth in December following the opening of ticket sales. Tickets for the popular tournament, to be held on the weekend of 7-8...
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Aug 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Paul Treu thanked for services to SA Sevens rugby
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday thanked Paul Treu for his services to Springbok Sevens rugby and paid tribute to the contribution he had made to developing the seven-a-side game in this country. SARU President, Mr Oregan Hoskins, confirmed...
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Aug 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Sevens to World Sevens
The Vodacom Blue Bulls sevens team that will participate in the World Club Sevens at Twickenham during 17 & 18 August 2013, will be available for media interviews at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday 13 August prior to their departure to London. The Blue Bulls...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP ready for World Club 7s
Western Province have announced a 12-man squad for the first-ever World Club 7s which is to be played at Twickenham on August 17-18, 2013. The eagerly-awaited two-day competition brings together, for the first time, clubs and provinces from the northern and...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Springbok Sevens gold medal winners
SARU President Regan Hoskins and CEO Jurie Roux on Monday both congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on their gold medal performance at the World Games in Cali, Colombia. Kyle Brown and his team clinched the gold medal late on Friday evening with a 33-24...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens claim gold at World Games
South Africa are the World Games Rugby Sevens champions after the Springbok Sevens won the gold medal match on Friday evening by 33-24 against Argentina in Cali, Columbia. A month after South Africa lost to Fiji in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Sevens World...
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Aug 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens in Cali quarters
Springbok Sevens in Cali quarters The Springbok Sevens team will play Uruguay in the quarterfinals of the World Games in Cali, Colombia on Friday after coming through pool play undefeated. The South African side, competing as part of Team South Africa,...
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Jul 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to end busy season on high note
Springbok Sevens aim to end busy season on high note The Springbok Sevens rugby team will aim to end their busy season on a successful note when they travel to Cali, Colombia, on Thursday to participate in the 2013 World Games. The Springbok Sevens team will...
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Jul 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to end busy season on high note
The Springbok Sevens rugby team will aim to end their busy season on a successful note when they travel to Cali, Colombia, on Thursday to participate in the 2013 World Games. The Springbok Sevens team will form part of Team SA who overall will do battle in...
