The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.
Long-standing Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is available for selection for the first time in the current HSBC SVNS s...
The Springbok Sevens dodged a first bullet in Hong Kong this weekend, which was an important objective for the team, and...
The Springbok Sevens’ quest for a first title at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens was thwarted by Australia in the Hong ...
The Springbok Sevens team meant business on the opening day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday with convincin...
Sevens coaches can hardly ask for a more daunting start to their HSBC SVNS career than what is facing Philip Snyman, the...
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It was a moment of magic, when months of hard work culminated in a highlight for the Springbok squad of 2019 – Cheslin Kolbe’s try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.
For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.
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This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.
For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.
Interview
“Shakes” back in the mix for SingaporeLong-standing Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is available for selection for the first time in the current HSBC SVNS season after being given the green light to return to international action, and will be considered for the seventh of the eight tournaments in the series, in Singapore from 3-5 May.
Reaction
Snyman calls for further Blitzbok improvementThe Springbok Sevens dodged a first bullet in Hong Kong this weekend, which was an important objective for the team, and according to interim head coach Philip Snyman, their next aim is to rise back into the top four again.
Review
Blitzboks eliminated in Hong Kong quarter-finalThe Springbok Sevens’ quest for a first title at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens was thwarted by Australia in the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, with the team in yellow outlasting a depleted Blitzbok side 15-0.
Review
Blitzboks open Hong Kong quest with two winsThe Springbok Sevens team meant business on the opening day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday with convincing pool victories over Ireland (22-17) and Spain (24-10) all but securing them a spot in the quarter-finals.
Preview
Clarity key for Blitzbok rebound in Hong KongSevens coaches can hardly ask for a more daunting start to their HSBC SVNS career than what is facing Philip Snyman, the Springbok Sevens’ new interim head coach, this weekend, but the 37-year-old will take it in his stride.
