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April 16, 2020
Video: 24 Sevens Episode 2 - Off to Cape Town

World Rugby's back for episode two of "24 Sevens", in partnership with HSBC Sport. It's time for the teams to head to sunny Cape Town!

LATEST BLITZBOKS NEWS
1
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...

2
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...

3
Unbeaten Blitzboks into final four in Vancouver...

The Springbok Sevens team secured yet another HSBC SVNS semi-final by claiming top honours of Pool A at BC Place on the ...

4
Blitzboks determined to make special memories...

No result in the current HSBC SVNS Series is a guarantee and that trend will continue at BC Place in Vancouver this week...

5
Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double...

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of th...

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COVID-19 Diaries Part 23: ‘Honeynoon’ and work in lockdown

Leading referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been adapting well to life in lockdown, with home-based training sessions, video conferences, spending quality time with his wife of a few months and house chores keeping him occupied.

RIP Paul Bayvel (1949-2020)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, extended his condolences to the family and friends of former Springbok scrumhalf, Paul Bayvel, who passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 22: ‘We are adapting our methods’

The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced society, business and sport to adapt their current methods of operations, with two more weeks added to the initial three-week lockdown in South Africa.

Quiz: Conquering the world in France in 2007

The Springboks, under Jake White as coach and John Smit as captain, won the Rugby World Cup for the second time in France in 2007. How well do you remember that time? Take our quiz and test your knowledge.

Jantjies "leads" SA Vodacom Super Rugby Team of the Decade

Our friends at Sanzaar have punched the numbers and selected their South African Vodacom Super Rugby team of the last decade based on statistical facts and figures.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 25: Training banter and DIY

Life in lockdown has been a fine balancing act for top referee Jaco Peyper, who has been splitting his time between an array of video conferences, family responsibilities, training and DIY tasks in and around his house.

Quiz: Vodacom Super Rugby - Part 2

This year, we are celebrating 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby, and to mark the occasion (and keep you busy during lockdown), why not test your knowledge of this fantastic competition with our latest quiz.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: 2012 Semi-final in CT

The DHL Stormers topped the Vodacom Super Rugby log, losing only two games for their best season to date. One of those defeats was in Rd 14 to the Cell C Sharks, who returned to Cape Town from a quarter-final win in Brisbane for just the second all-SA semi-final.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 26 – Locking down on the farm

As a rugby player, Pieter-Steph du Toit is used to dealing with exciting highs and unfortunate lows, and the last two seasons have been prime examples of the ebb and flow of life for a top sportsman.

Quiz: Two decades of Springbok Sevens rugby

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicked off late in 1999, meaning it's coming of age this year. In this time, the Blitzboks have provided many highs - why not test your knowledge (and burn a few minutes during lockdown) on this great team.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 23: ‘Honeynoon’ and work in lockdown

Leading referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been adapting well to life in lockdown, with home-based training sessions, video conferences, spending quality time with his wife of a few months and house chores keeping him occupied.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 25: Training banter and DIY

Life in lockdown has been a fine balancing act for top referee Jaco Peyper, who has been splitting his time between an array of video conferences, family responsibilities, training and DIY tasks in and around his house.

Blitzboks

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

Review

Unbeaten Blitzboks into final four in Vancouver

The Springbok Sevens team secured yet another HSBC SVNS semi-final by claiming top honours of Pool A at BC Place on the first day of the Vancouver tournament.

 
March 08, 2026

Preview

Blitzboks determined to make special memories

No result in the current HSBC SVNS Series is a guarantee and that trend will continue at BC Place in Vancouver this weekend, but according to Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman, there is a firm belief in the camp that they can maintain their good 2026 form and stay on the right side of each result.

 
March 06, 2026

News

Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award to his World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year accolade, which he received late last year, while Nadine Roos did the double by being named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year for a second successive season at the SA Rugby Awards, presented by FNB on Thursday.

 
March 05, 2026

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