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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...
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Jan 20, 26 •
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Comments Off on Global sports brand PUMA today unveils the Avant Pro II
Global sports brand PUMA today unveils the Avant Pro II, the latest evolution of its technical rugby boot developed for tight five players. Built for the Bind, these scrum boots can be spotted on the feet of physically dominating tight-5 players including...
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Dec 28, 25 •
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Comments Off on Bok coaches to provide short-term support to Vodacom Bulls
Springbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery, SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen, and Head of Athletic Performance Andy Edwards will provide short-term support to the Vodacom Bulls following a request from the franchise for assistance in...
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Dec 10, 25 •
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Comments Off on STADIO joins SA Rugby in ground-breaking deal
SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that STADIO Higher Education has joined its family of sponsors as the first official higher education partner to the governing body and South Africa’s national teams. This partnership marks a significant step in supporting...
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Dec 10, 25 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby announces 2026 Match Official Panels
SA Rugby has confirmed the match official panels for the 2026 season, featuring the country’s most elite and promising referees in an Elite Group featuring four referees with Test experience. The group remains largely unchanged from last year, with the...
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Dec 9, 25 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby standardises permitted tackle age for juniors
SA Rugby has standardised the age at which tackling is permitted for young players, which will see children in the Under-5 to Under-8 age groups participate exclusively in non-contact forms of the game, such as TAG and Touch Rugby. Full contact and tackle...
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Dec 7, 25 •
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Comments Off on Visser: “We played the big moments well”
Springbok Sevens captain Impi Visser credited his side’s ability to “stay in the moment” as crucial to a consecutive HSBC SVNS Cape Town title at DHL Stadium on Sunday, with the Blitzboks claiming back-to-back titles with a win over Argentina. A total...
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Dec 6, 25 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby celebrate progress and success in 2025
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, expressed immense pride and gratitude at the end of what has been a very good year for South African rugby during the General Meeting held in Cape Town on Friday. Lauding the collective strength of the...
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Dec 4, 25 •
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Comments Off on Sokoyi to debut as Blitzboks prepare to defend Cape Town crown
Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium, where the Blitzboks will aim to defend their crown in the second round of the season. The 23-year-old, born in Upington...
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Dec 3, 25 •
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Comments Off on Reynders still soaking it up with a smile
Zander Reynders’ debut for the Springbok Sevens, a year ago at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, was a surreal experience and to return to DHL Stadium where it all started was a reminder of how blessed his rugby career has been since. The 24-year-old was a rookie...
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Dec 1, 25 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks can’t wait to claim redemption at home
The overnight flight from Dubai to Cape Town was more than enough time for the Blitzboks to reflect on their fifth place finish at the Emirates Dubai 7s tournament and upon arrival in the Mother City this morning, Springbok Sevens sweeper Ricardo Duarttee was...
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Dec 1, 25 •
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Comments Off on Exciting pool draw locked in for HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens will face Dubai champions New Zealand, as well as Fiji and Great Britain on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday as the pool draw was confirmed following last weekend’s action in the desert. The first pool match kicks...
