Murphy joins Blitzboks in Los Angeles
James Murphy has linked up with the Springbok Sevens squad in the USA as they prepare for the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles, to be played at Dignity Health Sports Park from Friday to Sunday.
WXV 2 returns to South Africa in September
Six of the best women’s teams on the planet will return to South Africa later this year for the second instalment of WXV 2 after World Rugby announced the host venues for their three flagship annual women’s tournaments on Wednesday.
Lategan links up with Bok Women’s Sevens in LA
The experienced Liske Lategan has been called up by Springbok Women's Sevens coach Renfred Dazel to replace the injured Maria Tshiremba in Los Angeles this weekend, the fifth tournament of 2024 HSBC SVNS.
Match official appointments to 1 March 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Aimee Barrett-Theron and Marius van der Westhuizen in charge of the two Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in South Africa.
Springbok Test tickets on sale from March
Tickets for the Springboks’ highly anticipated home Tests against Ireland, Portugal and Argentina – priced from R150 and R350 – will take the local rugby market by storm in March, only a few days before the double Rugby World Cup-champions host their first alignment camp.
Springboks and Kolisi in line for top Laureus awards
The Springboks – who managed the impressive feat of winning back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles when they lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in France last year – and national captain Siya Kolisi have been rewarded for their achievements yet again by being nominated for top Laureus awards.
Ngcobo: Blitzboks need to find consistency
The Springbok Sevens’ ninth place finish in Canada, at the fourth HSBC SVNS tournament of the season, was described as frustrating by the teams head coach Sandile Ngcobo, with the lack of consistency at the top the agenda this week as they prepare for their next assignment in Los Angeles.
Dazel lauds Roos after stunning record in Vancouver
Springbok Women's Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel praised the effort of Nadine Roos after the flyhalf achieved the unlikely feat of scoring all their points at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver.
Stakes are high as Vodacom URC returns
The bye week in the Guinness Six Nations means the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will again take main focus this coming weekend and there are several high stakes games featuring teams with playoff aspirations.
Blitzboks bounce back in final match in Vancouver
The Springbok Sevens team outplayed Australia 24-7 in their ninth-place playoff clash at BC Place on Sunday evening (SA time), outscoring their opponents by four tries to one to finish their HSBC SVSN Vancouver on a high note.