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Jan 25, 14 •
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Day 1 – Men: January 25 France 14 – 12 USA Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 Argentina 33 – 5 Spain Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 Portugal 0 – 54 England Sam Boyd...
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Jan 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens target third title in Las Vegas
The Springbok Sevens will be aiming for a third title in four years at the Las Vegas Sevens this weekend when Round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place in Nevada, USA. South Africa will strive to maintain their good form and momentum, which have...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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TEAM AUS DUB RSA USA NZL JPN HKG SCO ENG PTS 1 New Zealand 22 17 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 2 South Africa 15 19 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 3 Fiji 13 22 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 4 England 17 15 8 0 [&hellip...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sevens: Numbers behind the story so far
Ahead of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas, we take a look back at the first three rounds of what can arguably be described as the most compelling and competitive Series yet. Fans heading to the Sam Boyd Stadium this weekend for...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springbok Sevens side to defend USA title
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an experienced team to defend their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas next weekend. Injury permitting, the same team will also travel to New Zealand a week later for the...
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Jan 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Samurai crowned champs in George
The SARU Sevens Academy team’s victory at the George 7sPL tournament on Sunday capped a remarkable seven weeks in which they not only won three tournaments, but also saw the Springbok Sevens team contest two finals in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The...
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman names strong side for George 7’sPL
Three members of the Springbok Sevens team that won the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in December have been included in the SA Sevens Academy team for the George 7sPL tournament this weekend. The George 7sPL will be played at Outeniqua Park on...
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Dec 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sevens Mandela Day a memorable tribute
Those of us in South Africa over the past week knew that we were witnessing at first hand a hugely significant passage of time, but the scale of it has perhaps only dawned on us since arriving home. Nelson Mandela’s sad passing left the nation of South...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Senatla, Afrika sign for Bok Sevens until 2016
Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Cecil Afrika have extended their national sevens contracts until December 2016, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Friday. Senatla will play for the Springbok Sevens team during the HSBC Sevens World...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nominations completed for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean de...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired South Africa win home Sevens title
An inspired South Africa came from 14-0 down to fight back and win a popular victory against New Zealand, 17-14, to clinch the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. It is the first time since 2008 that the South Africans have won their home Sevens...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens victorious in Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team took huge inspiration from a 32 000 strong home crowd and all the emotions of fellow South Africans to win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The South Africans, who dedicated this victory on...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens stay on track at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday finished undefeated in pool play at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on an emotional first day of rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The hosts beat Canada, Spain and Kenya in their pool B clashes to set up a Cup...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens Reaction
DAY ONE REACTION South Africa captain Kyle Brown attempts to sum up the emotional atmosphere at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: “I would love to give you an explanation but my words wouldn’t do it justice. It´s a real honour and a privilege to be...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired SA impress on Sevens Mandela day
South Africa won all three of their matches at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in Port Elizabeth, ending day one with a 100% record alongside Argentina, current Series leaders New Zealand and Fiji. On an emotional day which saw all 16 teams...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on #SA7s Pool C squads: NZL, WAL, POR, USA
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here Pool C featuring the reigning Series and South African champions, New Zealand as well as Wales, Portugal and the USA. New...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA7s Pool B squads: RSA, KEN, CAN, ESP
Photo: Stephan Dippenaar has been ruled out of his home event in South Africa through injury South Africa – Series ranking: 3rd (Cup runners-up in Dubai) Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell has called Steven Hunt and Kwagga Smith into his squad in...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mack: Canada look to ‘right it up’ in SA
Canada head into this weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens aiming to progress to a Cup quarter-final for the first time on the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series. Last season they reached the last eight at four of the nine rounds but so far...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens change two for home tournament
The Springbok Sevens have made two changes to their 12-man squad for their home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, which will take place on 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Kwagga Smith will make his...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke team named for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell named his team to do duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens this weekend. The team: Chris Dry Phillip Snyman Werner Kok Frankie Horne Kyle Brown (Captain) Branco du Preez Justin Geduld Cecil Afrika Cheslin Kolbe Sampie...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens – Survival guide
How to Survive the CellC Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament You’ve made the best decision of the year and secured tickets for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament now what? Pre Event Prep If the shock and FOMO (fear of missing out) is running...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens call up trio as injury cover
The Springbok Sevens have called up Steven Hunt, Kwagga Smith and Rosco Speckman as injury cover for Stephan Dippenaar, Jamba Ulengo and Frankie Horne. The South Africans will be in action over the weekend in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA and Kenya forced to change Sevens squads
Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell and Kenya Sevens coach Paul Treu have both been forced into changes ahead of the upcoming Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series in South Africa. For the hosts Stephan Dippenaar...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ticket giveaway – Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
25 Lucky Rugby 15 readers will win a set of double tickets to the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens held in Port Elizabeth on the 7th and 8th of December. This competition runs from Tuesday the 3rd December until 1pm sharp on the 4th December. How to enter: Answer...
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Dec 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Get involved with the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens 7-8th Dec
ITS GO TIME! Are you ready for the biggest party of the year? It’s not long to wait until summers hottest party hits the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, as the HSBC IRB Sevens World Series powers into town. Not What You’re Expecting If you’re ready for the...
