Archive for the ‘Sevens Rugby’ Category

  • AUSTRALIA FINISH SIXTH AFTER QUARTER-FINAL HEARTBREAK AT CANADA SEVENS

    Mar 12, 18 • 1377 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA FINISH SIXTH AFTER QUARTER-FINAL HEARTBREAK AT CANADA SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished sixth at the HSBC Canada Sevens after going down to England in the fifth-place playoff on finals day in Vancouver. The Aussies Cup quarter-final against defending World Champions South Africa was a...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS PROGRESS TO CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN VANCOUVER

    Mar 11, 18 • 1618 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS PROGRESS TO CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN VANCOUVER

    England Sevens will face Kenya in the cup quarter-final at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver later today after finishing top of Pool B. In their opening fixture in Canada, England, who are defending champions from last season, ran in six tries...

  • Blitzboks face Australia in Cup quarters in Vancouver

    Mar 11, 18 • 1553 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks face Australia in Cup quarters in Vancouver

    The Springbok Sevens team will face Australia in the HSBC Canada Sevens Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. The Blitzboks scored wins over Russia (38-5) and Scotland (21-0) to make it into the last eight, but dropped a 33-14 result to New Zealand in the pool D...

  • AUSTRALIA SET UP QUARTER-FINAL DATE WITH SOUTH AFRICA AT CANADA SEVENS

    Mar 11, 18 • 1395 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA SET UP QUARTER-FINAL DATE WITH SOUTH AFRICA AT CANADA SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top their pool and set-up a Cup Quarter-Final clash with defending World Champions South Africa at the HSBC Canada Sevens. Fielding the same 12 for the first time in his coaching...

  • SA U18 Sevens Academy defends Windhoek title

    Mar 11, 18 • 6962 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, South Africa U18Comments Off on SA U18 Sevens Academy defends Windhoek title

    The SA Rugby Under-18 Sevens Academy team defended their title in the Capricorn Windhoek International 7s in style on Saturday as they thumped Germany 46-0 in the final to finish the tournament unbeaten. Such was the team’s dominance throughout the...

  • Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens

    Mar 9, 18 • 1522 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels the biggest challenge to his team at this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens will not be the opponents they face, but rather their own ability to play as a team. The Blitzboks face Russia, Scotland and New Zealand in...

  • All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Canada Sevens

    Mar 9, 18 • 1546 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Canada Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the team to play at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver this weekend. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – captain 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Trael Joass 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Ngarohi McGarvey-Black 7. Sam...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS TEAM UNCHANGED FOR VANCOUVER SEVENS

    Mar 9, 18 • 1390 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS TEAM UNCHANGED FOR VANCOUVER SEVENS

    1. Charlie Taylor, 10 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 3 caps, Warringah NSW 3. Jeral Skelton, 2 caps, Brothers QLD 4. Lewis Holland, 35 caps, Queanbeyan 5. James Stannard, 46 caps, Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 13 caps, Norths NSW 7. Tim Anstee, 15 caps, Eastwood...

  • Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia

    Mar 8, 18 • 1377 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia

    The Springbok Sevens team have enjoyed their time in Vancouver as they prepared for this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens, but with the tournament fast approaching, it means it’s time for serious business.   The Blitzboks had some good training...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens team support World Rugby’s Leadership Development Scholarships

    Mar 8, 18 • 1857 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens team support World Rugby’s Leadership Development Scholarships

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad on Thursday endorsed and supported World Rugby’s drive towards gender parity on International Women’s Day, when the world body announced a Leadership Development Scholarships programme set to maximise talented...

  • TWO CHANGES MADE TO ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD FOR VANCOUVER

    Mar 7, 18 • 1442 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on TWO CHANGES MADE TO ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD FOR VANCOUVER

    Simon Amor has made two changes to the England Sevens squad that will play in the sixth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on 10-11 March. Injuries sustained to Tom Bowen and Mike Ellery in last weekend’s Las Vegas tournament provides the...

  • Nel looking for a three-peat start in Vancouver

    Mar 7, 18 • 1351 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Nel looking for a three-peat start in Vancouver

    Springbok Sevens player Ruhan Nel does not it when things happen in threes, but if the Blitzboks manage to reach the final for a third consecutive year at the HSBC Canada Sevens, he would prefer it to end up differently.   Nel, who scored three tries on...

  • Baker and Masirewa join All Blacks Sevens in Vancouver

    Mar 7, 18 • 1572 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Baker and Masirewa join All Blacks Sevens in Vancouver

    Kurt Baker and Luke Masirewa have travelled to Vancouver to join the All Blacks Sevens team ahead of the HSBC Canada Sevens, replacing the injured Tim Mikkelson and Vilimoni Koroi. Mikkelson (ribs) and Koroi (knee) were injured at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas...

  • Brown, Du Preez back youngsters in Vancouver

    Mar 6, 18 • 1527 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Brown, Du Preez back youngsters in Vancouver

    Kyle Brown, who has been playing in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for a decade, has grown fond of winning gold and there are only a few tournaments where the Springbok Sevens veteran has been on the top step of the podium.  The HSBC Canada Sevens, which...

  • Labuschagne to join Blitzboks in Vancouver

    Mar 5, 18 • 1869 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Labuschagne to join Blitzboks in Vancouver

    The Springbok Sevens team called up Marco Labuschagne to replace Werner Kok for the HSBC Canada Sevens to be played at BC Place, Vancouver on 10 and 11 March.  Kok suffered concussion in the Blitzboks opening match in Las Vegas on Friday, was ruled out of...

  • Blitzboks stay in lead in World Series

    Mar 5, 18 • 1681 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks stay in lead in World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team extended their overall lead in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series this weekend after claiming fourth place finish at the HSBC USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Sunday. The consistency of the South African performances saw them increasing...

  • AUSTRALIA FINISH SIXTH AT USA SEVENS

    Mar 5, 18 • 1496 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA FINISH SIXTH AT USA SEVENS

    Australia has gone down 12-17 to New Zealand in the Fifth Placed Final of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Monday. The see-sawing match went into extra time with the Aussie 7s scoring a last gasp try to level the scores after the siren at 12-12. New Zealand...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS FINISH JOINT SEVENTH IN LAS VEGAS

    Mar 5, 18 • 1624 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS FINISH JOINT SEVENTH IN LAS VEGAS

    England Sevens finished joint seventh at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series in Las Vegas. As the competition progressed to day three, England faced a New Zealand side who were also beaten in the Cup quarter-final. Simon Amor’s side levelled the game...

  • South Africa face Argentina for place in final of USA Sevens

    Mar 4, 18 • 1626 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on South Africa face Argentina for place in final of USA Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team made it five in a row in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series by qualifying for the Cup semifinals of the HSBC USA Sevens, being played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The Blitzboks outplayed Australia 29-17 on Saturday night...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN LAS VEGAS

    Mar 4, 18 • 1612 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN LAS VEGAS

    England Sevens will face New Zealand on day three in the fifth-place semi-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Las Vegas. In their Cup quarter-final tie, England went down to a narrow 12-17 loss as Perry Baker scored a hat-trick for hosts USA....

  • AUSSIE 7S SUNK BY SOUTH AFRICA IN HSBC USA SEVENS QUARTER FINALS

    Mar 4, 18 • 1927 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSSIE 7S SUNK BY SOUTH AFRICA IN HSBC USA SEVENS QUARTER FINALS

    A second-half blitz from defending HSBC World Series Sevens champions South Africa has stamped the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team out of Cup contention on day two in Las Vegas. The two sides were locked at 12-all at halftime in their Cup Quarter Final,...

  • Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas

    Mar 2, 18 • 2016 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas

    Muller du Plessis will become Blitzbok #168 this weekend when he takes to the field for the Springbok Sevens in the HSBC USA Sevens, to be played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.  Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell included the 19-year-old in the final...

  • SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family

    Mar 2, 18 • 2223 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family

    SA Rugby on Friday confirmed a major new backer for the Springbok Sevens team with banking giant, FNB, revealed as an associate sponsor to the Blitzboks. FNB has agreed to a five-year partnership which will see the bank’s familiar logo appear on the back of...

  • All Black Sevens team named for Las Vegas Sevens

    Mar 2, 18 • 1550 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Black Sevens team named for Las Vegas Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series. 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Trael Joass 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...

  • Blitzboks hungry for more Vegas success

    Feb 28, 18 • 1549 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks hungry for more Vegas success

    The Blitzboks are widely hailed for the variety they offer as a team, and while the squad currently preparing in Las Vegas for this weekend’s HSBC USA Sevens fit in with that notion, Siviwe Soyizwapi points out that they also have enough younger players...