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Mar 9, 26 •
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Comments Off on Snyman proud of clinical effort by Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman applauded his squad after a clinical performance in the final of the HSBC SVNS Vancouver as the Blitzboks grabbed their third title in five tournaments in the 2026 season. South Africa had to work hard to beat...
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Mar 6, 26 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks determined to make special Vancouver memories
No result in the current HSBC SVNS Series is a guarantee and that trend will continue at BC Place in Vancouver this weekend, but according to Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman, there is a firm belief in the camp that they can maintain their good 2026...
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Mar 6, 26 •
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Comments Off on Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double in 2025
• Biggest SA Rugby Awards ever celebrated in Cape Town • Special honours bestowed on Erasmus, Kolisi and Booi • Nadine Roos walks away with two awards • Hooker and Dolf crowned as upcoming stars Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025...
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Mar 4, 26 •
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Comments Off on Davids ready to entertain again at BC Place
It’s probably fair to say that Selvyn Davids is an entertainer – on the rugby field, of course – just ask the crowd at BC Place in Vancouver. A few seasons ago, Davids showed remarkable soccer skills to set up a try at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver and when...
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Mar 3, 26 •
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Comments Off on Jobb: Competitive excellence not only a motto
The Springbok Sevens squad arrived in Vancouver from Cape Town on Monday evening after a long haul which included a transit in Amsterdam, but the smile Sebastiaan Jobb entered Canada with was as fresh as the brightest Namaqualand daisy. It is the 26-year-old...
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Mar 3, 26 •
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Comments Off on PUMA has signed Springbok prop forward Thomas du Toit.
PUMA has signed Springbok prop forward Thomas du Toit. Du Toit, nicknamed The Tank, will play in PUMA’s new Avant Pro II, the latest evolution of its technical rugby boot engineered for the tight-five and which can be spotted on the feet of leading players...
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Mar 1, 26 •
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Comments Off on Dewald Human excited to return to playmakers’ paradise
He prefers warm weather and the sun, but for Springbok Sevens playmaker Dewald Human, a return to Vancouver is something he is looking forward to as much as he is to be playing with his regular team members in a competitive HSBC SVNS Series. The 30-year-old...
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Feb 27, 26 •
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Comments Off on Visser eyes 50 as Snyman rotates Blitzbok squad
Springbok Sevens stalwart Impi Visser is back at the helm of the Blitzboks for the HSBC SVNS North American leg, with the regular captain closing in on his 50th world series tournament, while an experienced playmaking trio return with the inclusion of another...
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Feb 17, 26 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates three women referees on Six Nations appointments
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated three South African women referees who have earned appointments in the two Women’s Six Nations competitions in the coming months. Aimee Barrett-Theron will become the second woman to referee 50 Tests...
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Feb 16, 26 •
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Comments Off on THIRSTI Joins the Cheetah Family
THIRSTI Joins the Cheetah Family The Toyota Cheetahs are proud to welcome THIRSTI Natural Spring Water as the team’s official hydration, spring water, and sports drink partner. THIRSTI continues to make waves in South African sport. Already trusted for...
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Feb 16, 26 •
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Comments Off on Afrika praises Bok Women Sevens’ character and fight in Kenya
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Cecil Afrika was full of praise of his team following their second place finish at the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, with their performances on the second day of the tournament a highlight for the coach....
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Feb 9, 26 •
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Comments Off on Oosthuizen rates Perth victory amongst top five in career
Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst the best, not because of his Player of the Final performance in Perth on Sunday, but because the Springbok Sevens held themselves...
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Feb 8, 26 •
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Comments Off on Proud Snyman praises Blitzboks for Perth rebound
Philip Snyman praised the Springbok Sevens squad for their effort and belief as they claimed the HSBC SVNS Perth title on Sunday, with a close, but well-deserved victory over Fiji at HBF Park. The 21-19 win in the final was a convincing rebound after last...
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Feb 5, 26 •
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Comments Off on Leyds geared for more Perth memories
The Australian HSBC SVNS stop, and particularly HBF Park in Perth, will always have a special place in the heart of Springbok Sevens flyhalf Tristan Leyds, and come this weekend for the fourth tournament of the 2026 season, it will be no different. There will...
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Feb 4, 26 •
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Comments Off on Redemption high on Blitzboks’ agenda in Perth
The eight teams contesting the HSBC SVNS series are at it again in Perth on Saturday and Sunday and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend can not arrive any sooner. According to Siviwe Soyizwapi, who leads the Blitzboks into battle at HBF Park in the...
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Feb 3, 26 •
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Comments Off on Oosthuizen: Blitzboks will bounce back in Perth
The format of HSBC SVNS is tough enough, with five tight games between the top eight sides in the world on any given weekend, so the Springbok Sevens are determined to not also “play against themselves” at the HSBC SVNS Perth this weekend. They will face...
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Feb 2, 26 •
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Comments Off on Snyman bemoans Blitzbok errors in Singapore
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday. The Blitzboks dropped both matches in the National Stadium on Sunday, losing against France in the...
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Jan 29, 26 •
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Comments Off on Snyman: Attention to detail key to Singapore success
It is rugby and not chess, but Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman stressed the importance of making the right moves at the right time in the National Stadium this weekend, when the Blitzboks face Spain, Great Britain and Fiji in Pool A of the HSBC SVNS...
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Jan 29, 26 •
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Comments Off on Local derbies set to grip Vodacom URC fans
South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log...
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Jan 28, 26 •
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Comments Off on Singapore could be special for Soyizwapi
It remains a massive privilege and something very special to represent South Africa on the HSBC SVNS series, and this weekend in Singapore will be no different for Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi. Although he could become the record holder for most tries...
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Jan 27, 26 •
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Comments Off on Dazel backs Blitzbok attack to fire in Singapore
The normal challenges at the HSBC SVNS Singapore are well documented – and accepted – by the Springbok Sevens side as they arrived in the Asian city on Tuesday, but according to Blitzbok assistant coach Renfred Dazel, success will be determined by their...
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Jan 23, 26 •
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Comments Off on Experience and youth in Blitzbok squad for Singapore
Two uncapped players and the return of their most experienced squad member highlight the travelling group of 14 players named by the Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman for next weekend’s HSBC SVNS Singapore. Luan Giliomee and Ronaldo Young could earn...
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Jan 22, 26 •
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Comments Off on Biogen joins SA Rugby partner family
SA Rugby announced on Thursday that Biogen has joined its family of partners after signing a three-year sponsorship agreement which sees the premium wellness brand landing the vitamins and sports nutrition partnership to the Springboks, Springbok Women, as...
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Jan 20, 26 •
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Comments Off on Cupido hoping for another cracker year
He is almost reluctant to discuss his rugby objectives for 2026 as, so far in his short career, all his rugby wishes seemed to have come true for 20-year-old Gino Cupido. The tall and rangy outside centre finished 2025 with two very special gold medals,...
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Jan 20, 26 •
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Comments Off on Fresh faces for Junior Bok training camp in Stellenbosch
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has underlined the importance of mental freshness and strong technical foundation as he prepares to welcome a 42-man training squad to Stellenbosch on Wednesday, 21 January, with a number of last year’s SA U18 players...
