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Dec 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens injury update
Stephan Dippenaar was ruled out of next weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth with a hamstring injury and his replacement will be named on Tuesday, the Springbok Sevens have confirmed. Dippenaar was one of three South...
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Dec 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Port Elizabeth gears up for Sevens arrival
The Springbok Sevens and the other 15 international teams participating in this weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens will arrive at the Port Elizabeth International Airport on Monday evening at approximately 20h30. The 16 teams will arrive on two...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Fixtures
Fixtures: December 2013 07 11:00 New Zealand vs Portugal Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE HSBC Sevens World Series South Africa 07 11:22 Wales vs USA Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE HSBC Sevens World Series South Africa 07 11:44 England vs Samoa Nelson Mandela...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth on 7-8 December. The draw was conducted just before the Cup final of the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, won by...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Fiji win the Dubai7s Cup for the first time
On a thrilling night of Rugby Sevens Fiji beat first New Zealand 44-0 and then injury-hit South Africa 29-17 in the Cup final to win a first Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens title since 1998. Fuelled by the support of an appreciative crowd at 7he Sevens Stadium,...
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Nov 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Fiji outclass brave Bok Sevens to clinch Dubai title
Despite a courageous fight back in the second half, which saw them scoring three tries, the Springboks Sevens were outplayed by Fiji who deservedly won their first Dubai Sevens title on Saturday evening. They beat South Africa 29-17 in an absorbing final...
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Nov 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Unbeaten quartet through to Dubai quarters
New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa and Wales each won all three of their pool matches to progress with 100% records to the Cup quarter-finals at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, round two of the HSBC Sevens World Series. The in-form quartet are joined in the...
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Nov 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bok Sevens book quarterfinal spot in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens scored three wins on Friday to top Pool D and book a quarterfinal spot against Kenya at the Dubai Sevens, Round 2 of the HSBC Sevens World Series. South Africa outscored powerful Samoa by four tries to one in their final pool encounter to...
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Nov 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Final men’s Sevens squads declared for Dubai
The coaches of all 16 countries set to compete in round two of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, have declared their final squads of 12. Among the top four seeds, Gillies Kaka – player of the World Cup in Moscow –...
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Nov 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on South Africa aim for better showing in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens will aim to improve on their Gold Coast performance of last month when they play in the Dubai Sevens on Friday and Saturday. The tournament marks Round 2 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which consists of nine tournaments worldwide....
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Nov 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ready for kick off
It’s go time for Nelson Mandela Bay as Sevens fever overtakes the city, for the third leg of the 2013/14 International Rugby Board’s (IRB) World Sevens Series – and the city is champing at the bit ahead of the fast-paced rugby spectacle. Nelson Mandela...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand complete the perfect year
Julian Savea and Aaron Smith lead the celebrations after New Zealand snatched victory in Dublin For the fourth year in a row New Zealand have finished their season as the number one side in the IRB World Rankings after a perfect record of 14 wins from 14...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dubai Pool D profile: RSA, SAM, ARG, RUS
We run the rule over the four men’s teams in Pool D at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, South Africa, Samoa, Argentina and Russia, including thoughts and predictions from broadcaster, Nigel Starmer-Smith. South Africa Coach: Neil Powell Last 10 games:...
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Nov 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez and Kolbe return to boost Bok Sevens
Livewire scrum-half Branco du Preez and Junior Springbok Cheslin Kolbe have both returned to the Springbok Sevens squad, announced today for the next two rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. In all coach Neil Powell makes three...
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Nov 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai fixtures
Dubai Fixtures All times CAT (SA, GMT+2) November 2013 29 South Africa v Argentina The Sevens, Dubai 06:40 29 Samoa v Russia The Sevens, Dubai 07:02 29 New Zealand v France The Sevens, Dubai 07:24 29 Kenya v Portugal The Sevens, Dubai 07:46 29 Australia v...
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Nov 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Speckman joins Bok Sevens training group
Steval Pumas speedster Rosco Speckman was this week added to the Springbok Sevens training squad in Stellenbosch where the group is preparing for their next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Dubai and Port Elizabeth.Speckman is no stranger to the...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sevens is a “win-win” for Games
Few people are embedded in the fabric of the Olympic Games like Sebastian Coe (in picture). As an athlete and administrator, Coe has been at the sharp end of the biggest sporting event in the world, and is therefore perfectly placed to predict what lies ahead...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bok Sevens resume training
The Springbok Sevens training squad have resumed with preparations for their next two HSBC Sevens World Series assignments in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. Neil Powell steered the team to fourth place in his first tournament at the Gold Coast in October since...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dubai Sevens fixtures
November 2013: 29 06:40 South Africa vs Argentina The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29 07:02 Samoa vs Russia The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29 07:24 New Zealand vs France The Sevens, Dubai HSBC Sevens World Series Dubai 29...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings players called up to the Blitzbok training squad
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen called up to National Sevens training squad. Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen, who have excelled in representing both the Eastern Province Kings and Southern Kings this season, have been...
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Oct 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Renfred Dazel has high hopes for Springbok Women’s Sevens team
Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has set high standards for his team following his appointment three weeks ago, with qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games being one of his main objectives. The coach, who boasts extensive...
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Oct 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Zangqa opts out as Springbok Sevens assistant coach
Springbok Sevens assistant coach, Vuyo Zangqa, has informed the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that he will not renew his contract past 31 October 2013 and will be stepping down from his current position with the South African team. Zangqa was offered an...
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Oct 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand crowned Gold Coast Sevens Champions
Debutant Ambrose Curtis scored two tries as New Zealand came from behind to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final to get the defence of their HSBC Sevens World Series title off to a flying start. Trailing 12-0, it looked...
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Oct 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens fourth at Gold Coast
The Springbok Sevens finished fourth at the Gold Coast Sevens after suffering an energy-sapping semi-final loss against Australia and then ran out of steam against England in the playoff for third place. Neil Powell, in his first game in charge as coach, saw...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
