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Interview

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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Oosthuizen rates Perth victory in career top five...

Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst t...

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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 o...

3
Blitzboks bounce back to take gold in Perth...

The Springbok Sevens took sweet revenge on Fiji in Perth on Sunday, beating the HSBC SVNS log leaders by 21-19 in a puls...

4
Blitzboks book Perth semi-final berth...

The Springbok Sevens will face Australia in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS Perth at 07h19 (SA time) on Sunday after fi...

5
Snyman: Blitzboks looking for strong Perth rebound...

Expect the Springbok Sevens to bounce back to a potential podium finish in Perth this weekend, where the fourth leg of t...

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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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Oosthuizen rates Perth victory in career top five

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 accountable to play according to their standards.

 
February 09, 2026

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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.

 
February 08, 2026

Review

Blitzboks bounce back to take gold in Perth

The Springbok Sevens took sweet revenge on Fiji in Perth on Sunday, beating the HSBC SVNS log leaders by 21-19 in a pulsating final at HBF Park to claim their first title on Australian soil since 2017, when they won in Sydney.

 
February 08, 2026

Review

Blitzboks book Perth semi-final berth

The Springbok Sevens will face Australia in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS Perth at 07h19 (SA time) on Sunday after finishing second in Pool A on Saturday.

 
February 07, 2026

Preview

Snyman: Blitzboks looking for strong Perth rebound

Expect the Springbok Sevens to bounce back to a potential podium finish in Perth this weekend, where the fourth leg of the tightly contested 2026 HSBC SVNS takes place at HBF Park.

 
February 06, 2026

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