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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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The Springbok Sevens outlasted a charging Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with their 10-7 victory...

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Blitzboks and Fiji neck and neck for series title...

The Springbok Sevens and their Fijian counterparts have it all to play for on day two of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunda...

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Visser: "We trained for this opportunity from the ...

The Springbok Sevens squad made it an objective at the start of their 2026 HSBC SVNS Series to finish in the top four of...

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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 ju...

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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.

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Snyman lauds teamwork and special defensive effort

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman was the proudest man in the Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sunday after the Blitzboks claimed the HSBC SVNS New York title as well as being crowned overall winners for the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series, pipping Fiji in both races.

 
March 16, 2026

Review

Blitzboks dig deep to do the double in New York

The Springbok Sevens outlasted a charging Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with their 10-7 victory not only bagging them a fourth tournament title in the season, but also the crown as 2026 series champions.

 
March 15, 2026

Review

Blitzboks and Fiji neck and neck for series title

The Springbok Sevens and their Fijian counterparts have it all to play for on day two of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with the team finishing top to be crowned HSBC SVNS Series winner.

 
March 14, 2026

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Visser: "We trained for this opportunity from the start"

The Springbok Sevens squad made it an objective at the start of their 2026 HSBC SVNS Series to finish in the top four of each of the six tournaments, to win tournaments and ultimately, claim honours as series champions.

 
March 13, 2026

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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

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