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Academy news

April 24, 2019
Video: SA Rugby Sevens Academy adding value

The role and impact of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy on the Blitzboks and their fortunes in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as explained by Academy Manager, Marius Schoeman. Their graduates are also excelling in 15s!

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“We will rectify Dubai mishaps in Cape Town”...

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman after the Blitzboks’ fifth-place finish at th...

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Disappointing Blitzboks crash out in Dubai...

The Springbok Sevens team’s love affair with the Emirates Dubai 7s seems to be on the rocks after the 11-time champions ...

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Blitzboks are good to go, now to deliver in Dubai...

There has been a constant thread coming from the Springbok Sevens in Dubai this week, a positive message from players an...

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Visser: “We have many reasons to do well in Dubai”...

It was an umpteenth trip to the Emirates Dubai Sevens for Impi Visser on Monday, but the first time as Springbok Sevens ...

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Van Wyk eager to give Blitzboks a fast start in Du...

It will be almost four years to the day when a bright-eyed 21-year-old Shilton van Wyk ran onto the pitch at The Sevens ...

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SA Rugby achieves EPG transformation benchmark

SA Rugby was one of only eight of 19 South African sporting federations that achieved their transformation targets in 2017/18, it was announced at the presentation of the sixth report of the Eminent Persons’ Group on Transformation in Sport (EPG) in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Roux names Junior Springbok UK touring squad

Cell C Sharks Vodacom Super Rugby hooker Fezokuhle Mbatha and lock JJ van der Mescht will make their first appearances for the Junior Springboks in the UK after being named as part of coach Chean Roux’s 28-man touring squad for their matches against England and Wales.

Video: Reds grab first win in Durban since 2004

The Reds scored their first Vodacom Super Rugby victory in Durban since 2004, proving too strong for the Cell Sharks as they won by 21-14.

Video: Emirates Lions hold off Chiefs in NZ

The Emirates Lions hold off a fast-finishing Chiefs to score a crucial 23-17 win on the road in Hamilton.

Video: Brumbies come up tops over DHL Stormers in Cape Town

Video highlights of the Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 between the DHL Stormers and Brumbies in Cape Town, won 19-17 by the visitors from Canberra.

Bosch at flyhalf for Cell C Sharks' clash in Sydney

Rotation played a key role in the six changes made by Cell C Sharks coach Robert du Preez for the clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday morning (11h45 SA time). One of these include a shift to flyhalf for young Springbok Curwin Bosch.

#TacklingCancer: Du Toit gives DHL Stormers mental edge

It’s one of the most anticipated Vodacom Super Rugby derbies this season, and DHL Stormers flank Pieter-Steph du Toit may have already given his team the psychological edge over the Vodacom Bulls before their clash at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

Emirates Lions tweak starting XV for Crusaders challenge

There are four changes to the Emirates Lions' Vodacom Super Rugby side to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday from the team that toppled the Chiefs in Hamilton last weekend. The match starts at 09h35 SA time.

Kolisi and Etzebeth boost DHL Stormers' derby prospects

The DHL Stormers welcome back a host of experienced Springboks in a big shake-up for their important Vodacom Super Rugby derby against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

ASICS launch new ‘Unstoppable’ Springbok jersey for 2019 RWC

The Springboks will be wearing an “unstoppable” jersey, designed and manufactured by ASICS, which features technological advancements to give the men in green and gold an extra edge at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year.

SA Rugby achieves EPG transformation benchmark

SA Rugby was one of only eight of 19 South African sporting federations that achieved their transformation targets in 2017/18, it was announced at the presentation of the sixth report of the Eminent Persons’ Group on Transformation in Sport (EPG) in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Bosch at flyhalf for Cell C Sharks' clash in Sydney

Rotation played a key role in the six changes made by Cell C Sharks coach Robert du Preez for the clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday morning (11h45 SA time). One of these include a shift to flyhalf for young Springbok Curwin Bosch.

Blitzboks

Review

“We will rectify Dubai mishaps in Cape Town”

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman after the Blitzboks’ fifth-place finish at the Emirates Dubai 7s on Sunday, but he admitted that they did not perform to their own expectations.

 
November 30, 2025

Review

Disappointing Blitzboks crash out in Dubai

The Springbok Sevens team’s love affair with the Emirates Dubai 7s seems to be on the rocks after the 11-time champions crashed out of the play-offs for a second consecutive year with Pool A defeats to Fiji and Argentina of the HSBC SVNS opener on Saturday.

 
November 29, 2025

News

Blitzboks are good to go, now to deliver in Dubai

There has been a constant thread coming from the Springbok Sevens in Dubai this week, a positive message from players and the team’s head coach Philip Snyman that the Blitzboks are ready and able to deliver another memorable Emirates Dubai 7s performance to start the new HSBC SVNS season on a high note.

 
November 28, 2025

News

Visser: “We have many reasons to do well in Dubai”

It was an umpteenth trip to the Emirates Dubai Sevens for Impi Visser on Monday, but the first time as Springbok Sevens captain – little wonder he represented the Blitzboks with dignified pride and confidence at the official captains photo this week.

 
November 27, 2025

News

Van Wyk eager to give Blitzboks a fast start in Dubai

It will be almost four years to the day when a bright-eyed 21-year-old Shilton van Wyk ran onto the pitch at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, representing the Springbok Sevens for the first time on the international stage.

 
November 26, 2025

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