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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Strong start for SA at Las Vegas Sevens
Defending champions South Africa made a strong start at the Las Vegas Sevens early on Saturday morning (SA time) when they registered two convincing victories in Pool A. The Springbok Sevens got their pool fixtures off to a flying start when they defeated...
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Jan 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens target third title in Las Vegas
The Springbok Sevens will be aiming for a third title in four years at the Las Vegas Sevens this weekend when Round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place in Nevada, USA. South Africa will strive to maintain their good form and momentum, which have...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Standings
TEAM AUS DUB RSA USA NZL JPN HKG SCO ENG PTS 1 New Zealand 22 17 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 2 South Africa 15 19 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 3 Fiji 13 22 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 4 England 17 15 8 0 [&hellip...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Commonwealth Games Sevens pools announced
New Zealand’s players celebrate winning gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi The organisers of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have today (Tuesday January 14) confirmed the teams and pools for the Rugby Sevens at this summer’s Games. The...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springbok Sevens side to defend USA title
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an experienced team to defend their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas next weekend. Injury permitting, the same team will also travel to New Zealand a week later for the...
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Jan 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Samurai crowned champs in George
The SARU Sevens Academy team’s victory at the George 7sPL tournament on Sunday capped a remarkable seven weeks in which they not only won three tournaments, but also saw the Springbok Sevens team contest two finals in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The...
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman names strong side for George 7’sPL
Three members of the Springbok Sevens team that won the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in December have been included in the SA Sevens Academy team for the George 7sPL tournament this weekend. The George 7sPL will be played at Outeniqua Park on...
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Dec 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sevens Mandela Day a memorable tribute
Those of us in South Africa over the past week knew that we were witnessing at first hand a hugely significant passage of time, but the scale of it has perhaps only dawned on us since arriving home. Nelson Mandela’s sad passing left the nation of South...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Senatla, Afrika sign for Bok Sevens until 2016
Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Cecil Afrika have extended their national sevens contracts until December 2016, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Friday. Senatla will play for the Springbok Sevens team during the HSBC Sevens World...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nominations completed for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean de...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired South Africa win home Sevens title
An inspired South Africa came from 14-0 down to fight back and win a popular victory against New Zealand, 17-14, to clinch the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. It is the first time since 2008 that the South Africans have won their home Sevens...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens victorious in Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team took huge inspiration from a 32 000 strong home crowd and all the emotions of fellow South Africans to win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The South Africans, who dedicated this victory on...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens stay on track at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday finished undefeated in pool play at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on an emotional first day of rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The hosts beat Canada, Spain and Kenya in their pool B clashes to set up a Cup...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired SA impress on Sevens Mandela day
South Africa won all three of their matches at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in Port Elizabeth, ending day one with a 100% record alongside Argentina, current Series leaders New Zealand and Fiji. On an emotional day which saw all 16 teams...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens change two for home tournament
The Springbok Sevens have made two changes to their 12-man squad for their home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, which will take place on 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Kwagga Smith will make his...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke team named for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell named his team to do duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens this weekend. The team: Chris Dry Phillip Snyman Werner Kok Frankie Horne Kyle Brown (Captain) Branco du Preez Justin Geduld Cecil Afrika Cheslin Kolbe Sampie...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens – Survival guide
How to Survive the CellC Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament You’ve made the best decision of the year and secured tickets for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament now what? Pre Event Prep If the shock and FOMO (fear of missing out) is running...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens call up trio as injury cover
The Springbok Sevens have called up Steven Hunt, Kwagga Smith and Rosco Speckman as injury cover for Stephan Dippenaar, Jamba Ulengo and Frankie Horne. The South Africans will be in action over the weekend in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA and Kenya forced to change Sevens squads
Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell and Kenya Sevens coach Paul Treu have both been forced into changes ahead of the upcoming Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series in South Africa. For the hosts Stephan Dippenaar...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ticket giveaway – Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
25 Lucky Rugby 15 readers will win a set of double tickets to the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens held in Port Elizabeth on the 7th and 8th of December. This competition runs from Tuesday the 3rd December until 1pm sharp on the 4th December. How to enter: Answer...
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Dec 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Get involved with the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens 7-8th Dec
ITS GO TIME! Are you ready for the biggest party of the year? It’s not long to wait until summers hottest party hits the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, as the HSBC IRB Sevens World Series powers into town. Not What You’re Expecting If you’re ready for the...
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Dec 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens injury update
Stephan Dippenaar was ruled out of next weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth with a hamstring injury and his replacement will be named on Tuesday, the Springbok Sevens have confirmed. Dippenaar was one of three South...
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Dec 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Port Elizabeth gears up for Sevens arrival
The Springbok Sevens and the other 15 international teams participating in this weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens will arrive at the Port Elizabeth International Airport on Monday evening at approximately 20h30. The 16 teams will arrive on two...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Fixtures
Fixtures: December 2013 07 11:00 New Zealand vs Portugal Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE HSBC Sevens World Series South Africa 07 11:22 Wales vs USA Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE HSBC Sevens World Series South Africa 07 11:44 England vs Samoa Nelson Mandela...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth on 7-8 December. The draw was conducted just before the Cup final of the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, won by...
