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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to redeem themselves – Snyman
The Blitzboks will face Spain the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Paris Sevens on Sunday as they look for a perfect ending to their 2017/118 season in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks topped pool B of the event, but had a very slow start to the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns capped in historic evening
• Black Ferns capping project launched at Eden Park • 1998 World Cup winning squad recognised at special ceremony • 161 Black Ferns to be capped over three years Tall tales of being on tour, a chance to reminisce, and recognition of the first...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks want final fling in Paris to be memorable
The hallmark of the Springbok Sevens team in the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was one of consistency, which saw them playing in all nine semi-finals thus far – the only team to do so – and Blitzbok coach Neil Powell is looking for more of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Paris Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to end the HSBC World Series season on a high and have named a strong team to take the field in Paris this weekend. 1. Scott Curry Bay of Plenty 2. Tim Mikkelson Waikato 3. Tone Ng Shiu Tasman 4. Salesi Rayasi Auckland 5....
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Expression session for Blitzboks in Paris
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has only one wish for the Blitzboks at HSBC Paris Sevens at the Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday and Sunday – to enjoy the 10th and final tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. “The season flew by, and it...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for World Series decider
The Black Ferns Sevens take the field in Paris this weekend in the closing round of the HSBC World Series with a chance to claim back-to-back titles. Coach Allan Bunting has named a strong, experienced team for the tournament. 1. Ruby Tui Bay of Plenty 2....
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on SIMON AMOR MAKES ONE CHANGE TO ENGLAND SQUAD FOR HSBC PARIS SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made one change to his 12-man squad for the HSBC Paris Sevens on 8-10 June, live on Sky Sports. A hamstring injury to Alex Davis sees Tom Bowen return to the England side after he played the role of 13th man in London,...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Human back in his happy place
He made his Springbok Sevens debut at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris last year and more importantly, won his first gold medal in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and this week, Dewald Human re-joined his fellow Blitzboks in the French capital. Human, who...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN’S SEVENS READY FOR LAST TANGO IN PARIS
1.Jeral Skelton, 5 caps, Brothers 2.Dylan Pietsch, 10 caps, Randwick 3.Sam Myers, 36 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 37 caps, Queanbeyan 5.Ben O’Donnell, 9 caps, Randwick 6. Brandon Quinn, 8 caps, Gordon 7.Tim Anstee, 19 caps, Eastwood...
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Jun 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on Gans: It about using the opportunity
The Springbok Sevens team provides the perfect environment for developing players and people, and Stedman Gans feels that being surrounded by some of the leading players in the world, assisted with his growth as a Blitzbok in the last year. The 21-year-old...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on Human, Ndhlovu to join Blitzboks in France
Dewald Human and Mfundo Ndhlovu will replace the injured Cecil Afrika and Branco du Preez in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC Paris Sevens on 9-10 June at the Stade Jean Bouin in the French capital. Afrika (hamstring) and Du Preez (shoulder) will...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND FINISH FOURTH AT HSBC LONDON SEVENS
England finished fourth at the HSBC London Sevens after losing 19-21 to Ireland at Twickenham Stadium. Earlier on day two, England beat Australia 21-17 but were unable to overcome South Africa in the semi-final as they won 19-29. On day one in the pool...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA HOLDS ONTO FOURTH PLACE ON WORLD SERIES LADDER AFTER LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have exited at the fifth-place Semi-Final stage in a disappointing day two at the HSBC London Sevens. The Aussies first task was the Cup Quarter Final against hosts England at Twickenham. The Australians off to...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks beaten in London as Fiji extend World Series lead
The Springbok Sevens team were beaten 21-17 by Fiji in the final of the HSBC London Sevens on Sunday, a result that saw the current Olympic champions extend their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series lead to eight points with one tournament left to play. The...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA UNDEFEATED ON DAY ONE OF LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top in their pool and set up a Cup quarter final clash with England at the HSBC London Sevens on Saturday. Australia accounted for Ireland (33-7), Wales (20-12) and Spain (28-22)...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE AUSTRALIA IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HSBC LONDON SEVENS
England finished second in Pool C on day one at the HSBC London Sevens following a 38-12 win against Kenya at Twickenham Stadium. England opened the day with a 34-0 victory over France, where Ollie Lindsay-Hague grabbed a hat-trick, but were then...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to face New Zealand in Cup quarters of HSBC London Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team will face New Zealand in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC London Sevens on Sunday after finishing top of pool D after Day One at Twickenham. The Blitzboks on Saturday scored wins over Russia (31-0) and Canada (17-7) before they...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks ready to battle for title
It will be a proud weekend for Tygerberg High School in Cape Town – not only will Marvin Orie and Travis Ismaiel join Eben Etzebeth as recently produced Springboks, but another one of their rugby stars, Justin Geduld, will achieve a special Blitzbok...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JOHN MANENTI APPOINTED QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS HEAD COACH UNTIL 2021
Rugby Australia today announced John Manenti as the new Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach until 2021, officially taking over the reins from Tim Walsh after serving in an interim capacity. Manenti comes into the role following a three-year...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad aiming for HSBC World Series title in Paris
Black Ferns Sevens coach Allan Bunting has named a strong squad to travel to the Paris Sevens as the team aims to win back to back HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series titles. The squad is; Shakira Baker Waikato Michaela Blyde Bay of Plenty Kelly Brazier Bay of...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks have the tools to do the job – Snyman
Philip Snyman is a two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champion, has been on the podium at the Olympic Games and captains the Springboks Sevens squad – South Africa’s current Sports Team of the Year. However, for the skipper and his Blitzboks...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on SIMON AMOR NAMES ENGLAND SQUAD FOR HSBC LONDON SEVENS
Simon Amor has named his England Sevens squad for the HSBC London Sevens which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on 2-3 June 2018. Tom Mitchell will captain the experienced side in what will be his 50th appearance in an England Sevens jersey on the HSBC World...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to be honoured with Test capping ceremonies for first time
161 women to be capped over the next three years Reunion of 1998 WRWC winners to launch capping project Capping provides official recognition of those who played Test matches in the black jersey The team who took home the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Nel hopes to bring edge to Blitzboks effort
The best thing in rugby for Ruhan Nel is to play for the Blitzboks. The worst thing in rugby for Ruhan Nel is when the Blitzboks play and he is not involved. Hence, come this weekend at the HSBC London Sevens, you will see the 27-year-old Springbok Sevens...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Senatla keen to add to Blitzboks effort
Springbok Sevens winger, Seabelo Senatla, found the Blitzboks squad pretty much as he left it in March to pursue his fifteens dreams, when he re-joined them last week to prepare for the last two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The flyer and...
