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Nov 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Paul Treu selects first Kenya Sevens squad
Homeboyz duo Leonard Mugaisi and Humphrey Mulama have been handed HSBC Sevens World Series debuts by new head coach Paul Treu as the former Springbok Sevens coach named his Kenya squad to compete at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens on 29-30 November. Speedster...
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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 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Strong SA Academy squad to defend Dubai Invitational title
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has named a strong SA Sevens Academy squad to defend their Dubai International Invitational title next week in the desert capital. Steven Hunt, Mark Richards, Tshotsho Mbovane and Ruwellyn Isbell form the core of a...
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Nov 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Quantas Mens 7s announce an experienced side for Dubai
I Qantas Men’s Sevens Coach, Michael O’Connor has announced a squad full of experience for the second 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series round in Dubai next Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November. Nine players who starred in the Qantas Men’s...
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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 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens team named for World Series opener in Dubai
New Zealand Women’s Sevens Coach Sean Horan has selected the team to kick off their campaign for a second World Series title starting in Dubai next week. A total 17 players assembled in Mt Maunganui for a training camp and Horan today named the 12 players...
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Nov 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Dubai Sevens and Port Elizabeth Sevens named
Coach Gordon Tietjens has named the following 12 players to take part in the next two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series; Dubai Sevens (29-30 November) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens at Port Elizabeth (7-8 December). The team departs for Dubai on...
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Nov 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Seven key signings boost Australia’s Rugby Sevens pathway to gold
Australia’s Rugby Sevens has received a timely boost with seven of the country’s most talented players signing on until the end of 2015 to help lead Australia’s quest to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. This year’s...
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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 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens contracted players confirmed
The following 17 players have been contracted to play for the All Blacks Sevens over the next year. Tomasi Cama* (Manawatu) Scott Curry* (tba) Ambrose Curtis (Wellington) Sam Dickson* (Canterbury) DJ Forbes* (Counties Manukau) Bryce Heem (Tasman) Ben Lam...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Sevens coaching structure for Hong Kong
Former Wales Sevens head coach Gareth Baber has been announced as the new head coach at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), meaning he will take over from Dai Rees as the country’s Rugby Sevens coach. The move follows on from Rugby Sevens becoming...
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Nov 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Welsh 7’s coach demands more from his chargers
With just under one month to go until the second round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, Wales’ head coach Paul John has challenged his side to become more consistent. Wales arrived on the Gold Coast earlier this month as...
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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 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens blitz Eastern Cape
Cecil Afrika, Seabelo Senatla, Justin Geduld and several other Springbok Sevens players paid a blitz two-day visit to the Eastern Cape earlier this week. The players were part of a SARU promotional initiative to raise awareness for the Cell C Nelson Mandela...
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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...
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Oct 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Gold Coast 7’s Day 1 results and log
Gold Coast 7’s Results: Day 1 October 2012 14 Fiji 32 – 14 New Zealand Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 South Africa 41 – 7 Kenya Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 France 7 – 14 Argentina Skilled...
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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...
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Oct 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Neil Powell appointed Springbok Sevens coach
Former team captain, Neil Powell, has been appointed coach of the Springbok Sevens team in succession to Paul Treu, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Saturday. Powell will take charge of the team for the first time at the Gold Coast Sevens in...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Euro trio at Gold Coast Sevens
The Springbok Sevens will kick off the new HSBC Sevens World Series against a trio of European opponents England, France and Spain following the draw for the Gold Coast Sevens on 12-13 October, which the International Rugby Board announced earlier on...
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Sep 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tickets now on sale
Rugby fans can now book their seats to watch the spectacular action at the annual Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth in December following the opening of ticket sales. Tickets for the popular tournament, to be held on the weekend of 7-8...
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Jun 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on South African Sevens Men to face Fiji in World Cup quarterfinals
The Springbok Sevens team will face Fiji in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in Moscow after a strong showing in pool play in the Luzhniki Stadium on Saturday. The South Africans comfortably beat Japan 33-0 and Scotland 41-0 after...
