-
Mar 17, 16 •
1421 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens training group to attend Olympic camp
A Springbok Sevens training group of 14 players will attend a three-day Team South Africa Olympic training camp at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria. The camp will be held from Friday 18 March to Sunday 20 March. SASCOC will share key information...
-
Mar 15, 16 •
3170 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Kyle Brown to stay behind in Vancouver
Springbok Sevens captain Kyle Brown will not return to South Africa with the rest of the squad and will instead stay behind in Vancouver on medical advice. The squad is expected to arrive back in Cape Town at around 07h00 on Wednesday. Brown sustained...
-
Mar 14, 16 •
1495 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Habana returns to Toulon after enjoyable stay with Springbok Sevens
Springbok wing Bryan Habana will return to France to resume his club commitments with Toulon after the club released him to play for the Springbok Sevens in two rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Habana, holder of the Springbok record for the most...
-
Mar 14, 16 •
2246 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens edged in tense Vancouver Cup final
· South Africans close the gap on frontrunners Fiji to one point The Springbok Sevens moved to within one point of leaders Fiji at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite suffering a close-fought 19-14 loss against New Zealand at the...
-
Mar 13, 16 •
1551 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face Wales in Vancouver quarterfinals
The Springbok Sevens will face Wales in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver after three impressive group matches on day one. Their match against Wales in the last eight of the Cup competition starts at 20h30 (SA time) on Sunday. The...
-
Mar 11, 16 •
1683 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Chris Dry to make landmark appearance for Springbok Sevens
Chris Dry will make his 50th tournament appearance for the Springbok Sevens this weekend at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver after the Blitzboks confirmed an unchanged 12-man squad for round six of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Ryan Kankowksi...
-
Mar 10, 16 •
1551 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens looking for Vancouver impact
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, has urged his squad to toughen up on their mental approach for his weekend’s inaugural HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver. Last weekend in Las Vegas, the South Africans lost their semi-final clash against Australia...
-
Mar 6, 16 •
2200 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens down NZ to clinch Las Vegas semi-final spot
Speedster Seabelo Senatla on fire with nine tries in four matches – photo: World Rugby Speedster Seabelo Senatla on fire with nine tries in four matches The Springbok Sevens defeated New Zealand 14-7 in their Cup quarterfinal match on Sunday morning at...
-
Mar 5, 16 •
1619 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Two from two for Springbok Sevens in Las Vegas
Senatla grabs five and Habana opens World Series try tally SA, NZ, Kenya, and Australia into last eight Springbok Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla scored five times and Springbok wing Bryan Habana opened his HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tally as the...
-
Mar 4, 16 •
3182 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SUPER-SATERDAG: ONS RUGBYHOOP BESKAAM NIE #PaleToe
Bulls ondersteuners wat nie laas Saterdag op Nuweland was nie, sal voortaan die stadion soos die pes vermy, maar die nagmerrie van ‘n Scarra Ntubeni-wegholtrein, sal kwalik verdwyn, skryf Simon Riekert van #Pale Toe! Die eerste skote van die vergrote...
-
Mar 3, 16 •
1427 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens very aware of pool threat
The Springbok Sevens are very aware of the threat posed by their three pool opponents for this weekend’s Las Vegas Sevens, which kicks off early on Saturday morning (SA time). The South Africans will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after coming...
-
Feb 25, 16 •
13604 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Lood de Jager is SA Rugby Player of 2015 #SARugbyAwards
A host of the stars from 2015 will be let loose in Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend, chief amongst them Springbok lock Lood de Jager, who was on Thursday evening named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for last season, acknowledging his stellar performances in...
-
Feb 25, 16 •
1628 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens pick Habana, Kankowski for North American trip
The inclusion of Springboks Bryan Habana and Ryan Kankowski are two of seven changes in the Springbok Sevens squad of 13 players for the next two rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in North America. The popular Las Vegas tournament takes place from...
-
Feb 24, 16 •
1492 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Experienced trio return for England Sevens
Phil Burgess, Charlie Hayter and Dan Norton will return to action for England Sevens in the fifth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Las Vegas (4-6th March). The experienced trio are named alongside 20-year-old debutant Harry Glover who joined the...
-
Feb 22, 16 •
2336 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Habana boost for Springbok Sevens
Experienced Springbok wing Bryan Habana will join the Springbok Sevens squad in Stellenbosch on Tuesday following an agreement with his French club side, Toulon, SA Rugby confirmed on Monday. Habana will be available for selection for the next two...
-
Feb 9, 16 •
1500 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Kankowski, Maritz join Springbok Sevens squad
Juan de Jongh and Cheslin Kolbe returned to the DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby franchises on Tuesday following appearances for the Springbok Sevens side in the first four rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. De Jongh and Kolbe, as well as Ryno...
-
Feb 7, 16 •
1535 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA one of three tied on 69 points at top of Series log
The Springbok Sevens finished fourth at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament following their 26-12 defeat in the play-off for third place against Fiji on Sunday morning (SA time). The South Africans are one of three countries tied with 69 points on top of the...
-
Feb 6, 16 •
1556 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens clinch Argentina showdown in Sydney
The Springbok Sevens will play Argentina on Sunday in the quarterfinals of HSBC Sydney Sevens following three convincing Pool B wins on Saturday morning (SA time). They clinched top spot in Pool B with a 26-19 victory over Kenya. However, the team suffered...
-
Feb 5, 16 •
2599 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Pale Toe, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IS DIT RUGBY SE TEKENS VAN DIE TYE? #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van # Pale toe! vra vandeesweek: Is tye is besig om te verander, en een van die grootste wense van ‘n rugby ondersteuner besig om waar te word, naamlik dat nie alleen spelers nie, maar ook skeidsregters tot openbare verantwoording geroep word...
-
Feb 1, 16 •
1634 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens call up uncapped Tim Agaba
The Springbok Sevens team on Monday called up the uncapped Tim Agaba for the Sydney leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as replacement for Justin Geduld, who is returning home with a shoulder injury. Geduld landed awkwardly during a tackle against New...
-
Jan 31, 16 •
1569 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens take World Series lead
The Springbok Sevens moved to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite suffering a heart-breaking 24-21 loss to arch rivals New Zealand in the final of the Wellington Sevens on Sunday morning (SA time). New Zealand scored three tries in...
-
Jan 31, 16 •
1547 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens walk away with famous victory in Wellington
Joe Webber snatched a dramatic victory for the hosts and defending champions in Wellington New Zealand, a 24-21 win over South Africa, in the third round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the Westpac Stadium. The All Blacks Sevens came from 14-0 and...
-
Jan 30, 16 •
1895 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face tenacious Aussies in Wellington quarters
The Springbok Sevens will face Australia in the Cup quarterfinals of the Wellington Sevens on Sunday after they finished second in Pool A following their narrow 19-14 defeat to tournament hosts, New Zealand. Kick-off time is 02h46 on Sunday and all the...
-
Jan 30, 16 •
2001 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Defending champions NZ one of three unbeaten in Wellington
Hosts New Zealand, Fiji and Australia all head into day two of HSBC Wellington Sevens having won all three of their pool matches on day one. Hosts and defending champions New Zelaand won all three of their matches on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens to...
-
Jan 28, 16 •
1579 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens have Scots in their sight in Wellington
Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh, Cheslin Kolbe and the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad have their attention firmly focussed on Scotland, their first opponents at the Wellington Sevens which kicks of early Saturday morning (SA time). However,...