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March 7, 2019
Video: Back to school for Blitzboks in Canada

The Blitzboks took time to visit Mulgrave School in West Vancouver as part of the tournament's Community program, something they have participated in since the first HSBC Canada Sevens four years ago.

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It might look less glamorous to the regular sevens fan, but Springbok Sevens forward David Brits confirmed that it is ju...

2
Brown and co ready to go chasing gold in USA...

Still bouyant from a dominating tournament victory in Canada last weekend, the Springbok Sevens arrived on the East Coas...

3
Uncapped Nell replaces injured Grobbelaar in USA...

Jayden Nell will join the Springbok Sevens squad in the USA on Tuesday for the sixth and final HSBC SVNS tournament of t...

4
Brlliant Blitzboks go back-to-back in BC Place...

The Springbok Sevens claimed a third HSBC SVNS title of the 2026 season by outplaying Spain 38-12 at BC Place in Vancouv...

5
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...

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Youngsters want to help Blitzboks bounce back

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series consists of 10 tournaments played in 10 iconic cities around the world and for any 20-year-old to be part of this, the experience is worthwhile.

Goose bumps moment for Kurt-Lee as he joins Blitzboks

Phone calls from coaches at crazy hours could easily spell trouble for players, and when SA Rugby Sevens Academy Manager Marius Schoeman rang at 06h30 on Monday morning, Kurt-Lee Arendse had no idea how his life was going to change.

Boks’ RWC-winning captain sets sights on club rugby revival

The Springboks’ 2007 Rugby World Cup winning captain, John Smit, has thrown his weight behind the revival of club rugby, with confirmation that the Gold Cup has secured a trio of dynamic sponsors for 2019.

Isuzu Southern Kings go down fighting in Cardiff

The Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against the Cardiff Blues in Wales on Saturday after entering the break at 7-7 and then taking a brief 12-7 lead before the hosts scored back-to-back tries to break away on the scoreboard.

Davids and Arendse to join Blitzboks in Vancouver

Zain Davids and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been called up to the Springbok Sevens team to do duty in Vancouver, Canada this weekend as the Blitzboks start their preparations for round six of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Rassie column: Bok planning on track for exciting season

Hi there and welcome to the launch edition of our brand new digital platform here on springboks.rugby. I’d like to use the opportunity to share a few important ideas with you of what this important year will look like for the Springboks.

VIDEO: Rassie Erasmus lays down the plans for 2019

The Rugby World Cup is looming on the Springbok horizon - find out how our Director of Rugby will be approaching the next few months.

We're live! Welcome to the brand-new Springboks .Rugby

SA Rugby on Monday switched to the new globally recognised domain name created especially for rugby when Springboks.rugby went live as the union radically overhauled its fan engagement tools.

Video: Blitzboks still have eyes on the prize - Powell

The Blitzboks do not have their one eye on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log all the time, but are pretty aware that they need to improve on their performance this weekend when the HSBC Canada Sevens take place in BC Place Stadium, Vancouver.

Eastern Cape consortium acquires ownership of Southern Kings

A consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday.

Youngsters want to help Blitzboks bounce back

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series consists of 10 tournaments played in 10 iconic cities around the world and for any 20-year-old to be part of this, the experience is worthwhile.

Rassie column: Bok planning on track for exciting season

Hi there and welcome to the launch edition of our brand new digital platform here on springboks.rugby. I’d like to use the opportunity to share a few important ideas with you of what this important year will look like for the Springboks.

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Brits: Blitzbok goals the same for all the players

It might look less glamorous to the regular sevens fan, but Springbok Sevens forward David Brits confirmed that it is just as rewarding to win the set piece battle that will lead to an amazing try as it is to score the try itself.

 
March 12, 2026

News

Brown and co ready to go chasing gold in USA

Still bouyant from a dominating tournament victory in Canada last weekend, the Springbok Sevens arrived on the East Coast of the Unites States of America on Monday afternoon determined to repeat their heroics this coming weekend at the HSBC SVNS New York.

 
March 11, 2026

News

Uncapped Nell replaces injured Grobbelaar in USA

Jayden Nell will join the Springbok Sevens squad in the USA on Tuesday for the sixth and final HSBC SVNS tournament of the regular 2026 season in New York this weekend.

 
March 10, 2026

Review

Brlliant Blitzboks go back-to-back in BC Place

The Springbok Sevens claimed a third HSBC SVNS title of the 2026 season by outplaying Spain 38-12 at BC Place in Vancouver on Monday morning (SA time), a win that closed the series lead held by Fiji to just a points' differential.

 
March 09, 2026

Reaction

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.

 
March 09, 2026

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