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  • Opportunity knocks for next Blitzboks generation

    Apr 6, 18 • 1760 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Opportunity knocks for next Blitzboks generation

    Few are better placed to explain the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Sevens experience than former Blitzboks captain and stand-in Springbok Sevens coach, Marius Schoeman. A decision by Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell to take the biggest chunk of his regular squad...

  • Playing with a smile part of Blitzboks culture

    Apr 5, 18 • 1679 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Playing with a smile part of Blitzboks culture

    There are few venues more intimidating than Hong Kong to make your HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut, but Springbok Sevens player Ryan Oosthuizen had some calming advice for the five new Blitzboks that will run out for the team this weekend. Friday’s...

  • Smith embraces playing on another big stage

    Apr 3, 18 • 1962 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Smith embraces playing on another big stage

    He has had his share of drama, excitement and disappointment in his rugby career, but when Rhyno Smith makes his debut for the Springbok Sevens team on Friday against South Korea at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC World Rugby Sevens tournament, it will be the...

  • Blitzboks keen to discard novice tag

    Apr 2, 18 • 1759 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to discard novice tag

    Experience may not be one of the tools in the Springbok Sevens’ armoury as they attempt to win the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for the first time, but the team is determined to use the other attributes that could lead to glory as they look to stay...

  • Human to lead Blitzboks to Hong Kong Sevens

    Mar 29, 18 • 2064 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Human to lead Blitzboks to Hong Kong Sevens

    Dewald Human will captain an exciting Springbok Sevens squad – containing five uncapped players – to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens next weekend. Human is one of six players who were part of the Blitzboks squad that won the HSBC World Rugby...

  • Springbok Sevens prepare for dual task

    Mar 19, 18 • 1704 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens prepare for dual task

    The Springbok Sevens team will assemble in Stellenbosch on Tuesday with two huge challenges looming early next month. The team will contest the seventh tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Hong Kong on 6-8 April and represent Team South Africa...

  • Blitzboks on podium again in Vancouver

    Mar 12, 18 • 2588 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks on podium again in Vancouver

    The Springbok Sevens team continued with their consistent performances at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend, finishing third in the 2018 edition played at BC Place in Vancouver. South Africa finished runners-up in 2016 and 2017. The podium finish helped...

  • Blitzboks face Australia in Cup quarters in Vancouver

    Mar 11, 18 • 1882 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks face Australia in Cup quarters in Vancouver

    The Springbok Sevens team will face Australia in the HSBC Canada Sevens Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. The Blitzboks scored wins over Russia (38-5) and Scotland (21-0) to make it into the last eight, but dropped a 33-14 result to New Zealand in the pool D...

  • Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens

    Mar 9, 18 • 1954 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels the biggest challenge to his team at this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens will not be the opponents they face, but rather their own ability to play as a team. The Blitzboks face Russia, Scotland and New Zealand in...

  • Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia

    Mar 8, 18 • 1812 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia

    The Springbok Sevens team have enjoyed their time in Vancouver as they prepared for this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens, but with the tournament fast approaching, it means it’s time for serious business.   The Blitzboks had some good training...

  • Nel looking for a three-peat start in Vancouver

    Mar 7, 18 • 1784 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Nel looking for a three-peat start in Vancouver

    Springbok Sevens player Ruhan Nel does not it when things happen in threes, but if the Blitzboks manage to reach the final for a third consecutive year at the HSBC Canada Sevens, he would prefer it to end up differently.   Nel, who scored three tries on...

  • Brown, Du Preez back youngsters in Vancouver

    Mar 6, 18 • 2023 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Brown, Du Preez back youngsters in Vancouver

    Kyle Brown, who has been playing in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for a decade, has grown fond of winning gold and there are only a few tournaments where the Springbok Sevens veteran has been on the top step of the podium.  The HSBC Canada Sevens, which...

  • Labuschagne to join Blitzboks in Vancouver

    Mar 5, 18 • 2320 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Labuschagne to join Blitzboks in Vancouver

    The Springbok Sevens team called up Marco Labuschagne to replace Werner Kok for the HSBC Canada Sevens to be played at BC Place, Vancouver on 10 and 11 March.  Kok suffered concussion in the Blitzboks opening match in Las Vegas on Friday, was ruled out of...

  • Blitzboks stay in lead in World Series

    Mar 5, 18 • 2220 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks stay in lead in World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team extended their overall lead in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series this weekend after claiming fourth place finish at the HSBC USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Sunday. The consistency of the South African performances saw them increasing...

  • South Africa face Argentina for place in final of USA Sevens

    Mar 4, 18 • 2063 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on South Africa face Argentina for place in final of USA Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team made it five in a row in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series by qualifying for the Cup semifinals of the HSBC USA Sevens, being played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The Blitzboks outplayed Australia 29-17 on Saturday night...

  • Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas

    Mar 2, 18 • 2558 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas

    Muller du Plessis will become Blitzbok #168 this weekend when he takes to the field for the Springbok Sevens in the HSBC USA Sevens, to be played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.  Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell included the 19-year-old in the final...

  • SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family

    Mar 2, 18 • 2671 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family

    SA Rugby on Friday confirmed a major new backer for the Springbok Sevens team with banking giant, FNB, revealed as an associate sponsor to the Blitzboks. FNB has agreed to a five-year partnership which will see the bank’s familiar logo appear on the back of...

  • Blitzboks hungry for more Vegas success

    Feb 28, 18 • 1879 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks hungry for more Vegas success

    The Blitzboks are widely hailed for the variety they offer as a team, and while the squad currently preparing in Las Vegas for this weekend’s HSBC USA Sevens fit in with that notion, Siviwe Soyizwapi points out that they also have enough younger players...

  • Castle Free revealed as new headline Springbok Sevens sponsor

    Feb 28, 18 • 2701 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Castle Free revealed as new headline Springbok Sevens sponsor

    Castle Free, the latest product in a long range of established brands by SA Breweries, was on Wednesday revealed as the new headline sponsor of the Springboks Sevens, the Springbok Women’s Sevens and the SA Rugby Sevens Academy teams.   The sponsorship...

  • Castle Free brews up sponsorship of Springbok Sevens team

    Feb 28, 18 • 3653 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Castle Free brews up sponsorship of Springbok Sevens team

    South African Breweries (SAB) today announced its sponsorship of the Springbok Sevens rugby team and its backing of the Blitzbok with its new alcohol-free beer, Castle Free. The three-year sponsorship was announced at the SAB offices in Bryanston,...

  • Commonwealth Games sevens teams named

    Feb 27, 18 • 2882 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Commonwealth Games sevens teams named

    A strong Springbok Sevens team will be in action as part of Team South Africa at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia, where they will defend the title they won four years ago.  At the same time, the Springbok Women’s Sevens team will be in...

  • Du Preez and Gans keen to add to Blitzboks’ Vegas pot

    Feb 27, 18 • 1751 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Preez and Gans keen to add to Blitzboks’ Vegas pot

    Fortunes may have been won and lost in Las Vegas, but Springbok Sevens players Branco du Preez and Stedman Gans only have good memories of this iconic city.  Last year, Du Preez played in his 50th tournament for the Blitzboks in the Sam Boyd Stadium and to...

  • Springbok Sevens not chancing their luck in Las Vegas

    Feb 27, 18 • 1743 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens not chancing their luck in Las Vegas

    The Springbok Sevens team may have won three of the last five HSBC USA Sevens tournaments, but they will not be resting on their laurels this week as they start their defence of this title in the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Friday.  The Blitzboks will...

  • Snyman back to lead Blitzboks in North America

    Feb 22, 18 • 1622 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Snyman back to lead Blitzboks in North America

    The experienced Philip Snyman is back from injury and will yet again spearhead the Springbok Sevens’ effort next weekend in Las Vegas when they contest round five of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.   Snyman, one of only six South Africans to play in...

  • Geduld to miss North American trip

    Feb 14, 18 • 1901 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Geduld to miss North American trip

    The Springbok Sevens team will be without playmaker Justin Geduld for the next two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Las Vegas and Vancouver. Geduld, who was the leading points’ scorer at the HSBC Sydney Sevens three weeks ago, fractured...