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Jan 9, 25 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman: Blitzboks back on the SVNS horse
The challenging pool draw for the HSBC SVNS Perth at the end of the month completed the circle of motivation for the Springbok Sevens squad, who returned to their base in Stellenbosch last week already. That is according to Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman,...
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Dec 5, 24 •
358 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sevens Challenger series return to Cape Town 2025
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team will start their quest to regain their HSBC SVNS status in Cape Town in March 2025 when the first two of World Rugby’s HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments take place in the Mother City. World Rugby unveiled the dates and...
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Dec 3, 24 •
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Comments Off on Human: Blitzboks owe supporters a big one in Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens team assembled in Cape Town on Tuesday without Ryan Oosthuizen, who picked up a concussion in Dubai last weekend and was ruled out of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town this weekend. Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman will only name the replacement...
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Nov 27, 24 •
356 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on ISABELLA NASSER APPOINTED CAPTAIN OF THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM WITH CHARLOTTE CASLICK TO STEP DOWN
Three-time Olympian Charlotte Caslick will step down as captain of the Australian Women’s Sevens team ahead of the 2024/2025 season with Isabella Nasser to replace the decorated legend. Caslick is the country’s longest-serving women’s Rugby Sevens...
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Nov 27, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leyds: Blitzboks need to lay down a marker for new season
Tristan Leyds might be a first timer at the Emirates Dubai 7s this year and low on HSBC SVNS experience compared to the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad, but the playmaker is more than ready for his debut at The SEVENS Stadium this weekend. The 27-year-old...
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Nov 21, 24 •
291 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend. Snyman – who was confirmed as Blitzbok head coach...
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Oct 30, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mathe and Fortuin named in Springbok Women’s Sevens squad
Nompumelelo Mathe and Leigh Fortuin are in line to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts next weekend after being named in the squad that will contest the Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Ghana on 9 and 10 November. Mathe, who has played 20...
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Sep 19, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Re-live the Cape Town rugby vibe for as little as R250 in December
HSBC SVNS Cape Town returns to DHL Stadium on 7-8 December 2024 Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster from 25 September, starting at R250 per day Twenty-four teams in action on one field over two days in a new format Rugby fans and partygoers wishing to re-live the...
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Jun 27, 24 •
299 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens A side off to Mauritius
Five capped players are amongst a group of 13 to leave for Mauritius on Thursday to participate in the Rugby Africa Sevens Series. David Brits, James Murphy, Jaiden Barron, Mfundo Ndhlovu and Sebastiaan Jobb will be important contributors in the SA...
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Feb 26, 24 •
399 Views •
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Comments Off on Dazel lauds Roos after stunning scoring 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. Roos managed to score a try in all five matches they played...
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Feb 26, 24 •
497 Views •
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Comments Off on 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...
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Feb 26, 24 •
389 Views •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN REMAIN TOP OF WORLD SERIES AFTER ROUND 4 IN VANCOUVER
The Australian Women’s Sevens team have retained their position at the top of the HSBC SVNS world series standings after a tough fourth-place finish in Vancouver. With the squad beset by injuries and suspensions throughout the fourth round of the season,...
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Feb 16, 24 •
378 Views •
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Comments Off on Experienced Blitzbok squad named for North American trip
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo made five changes to his travelling squad for the next two HSBC SVNS tournaments, in Vancouver next weekend and Los Angeles a week later. Impi Visser, Shaun Williams, Rosko Specman, Justin Geduld and Darren Adonis...
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Jan 25, 24 •
436 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks’ eyes only on the prize in Perth
Travelling the world and exploring new destinations with smiles on faces are elements one can attribute to the Springbok Sevens team over many seasons of HSBC SVNS, but as they settled into Perth for yet another new stop in the world series, the real purpose...
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Sep 15, 23 •
2861 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks expecting the unexpected in Harare
There were some familiar faces at the tournament hotel and the flight to Harare was almost like travelling to Johannesburg, but the Springbok Sevens team’s journey to Zimbabwe – for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers on Saturday and Sunday –...
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Sep 11, 23 •
2206 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers. Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo...
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Sep 11, 23 •
1710 Views •
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Comments Off on All systems go for Springbok Women’s Sevens’ next mission
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad will assemble in Stellenbosch on Monday with their eyes firmly set on their next assignment, the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers, to be played in Tunisia on 14-15 October. The team successfully completed their...
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Aug 4, 23 •
4824 Views •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for HSBC SVNS in Cape Town
HSBC SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded global celebration of Rugby Sevens, will be coming to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 9-10 December 2023. Tickets for HSBC SVNS CPT are now on sale at SVNS.comor Ticketmaster. Unreserved seats start at R350,...
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May 24, 23 •
6327 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns Sevens off-season. The 28-year-old has been involved...
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May 22, 23 •
6821 Views •
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Comments Off on Duarttee darts away with World Series award
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London on Sunday evening. The winners in the men’s categories...
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May 5, 23 •
5315 Views •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a squad that feature five players who return to action after missing the tournaments in Hong...
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Apr 3, 23 •
8732 Views •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks pleased with big improvement in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens produced a much-improved display in Hong Kong this weekend despite losing three key games by less than one score, and as a result of their sixth place, they climbed two spots on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings – from...
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Mar 28, 23 •
8160 Views •
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Comments Off on Heads down as Blitzboks look to bounce back in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens team have arrived in Hong Kong and are looking forward to getting back on the field and fixing what went wrong in North America a month ago, but also to see three new players join the Blitzbok family at arguably the most prestigious event...
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Mar 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Blitzboks on SA Sport Award
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander congratulated the Springbok Sevens team for scooping the Team of Year Award at the 16th annual SA Sports Awards in Sun City on Saturday. The SA Sports Awards, hosted annually by the South African Department of Sport, Arts...
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Mar 1, 23 •
2450 Views •
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Comments Off on Bounce back non-negotiable for Blitzbok leadership
Those who watched last weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens would have been excused if they wondered which masked player the Springbok Sevens team had on the field, but they would probably have been more puzzled on what Blitzbok team was on display as one the HSBC...
