Archive for the ‘Sevens Rugby’ Category

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    Feb 1, 18 • 1964 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the home leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni...

  • Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    Jan 31, 18 • 1713 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    The three new names on the Springbok Sevens team sheet for the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament that kicks off in Hamilton on Saturday are determined to enjoy this experience as part of the Blitzboks squad and to contribute to the team’s effort.  Sikhumbuzo...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    Jan 31, 18 • 1759 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    1. Charlie Taylor, 8 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 1 cap, Warringah NSW 3. Sam Myers, 31 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Tom Lucas, 20 caps, Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard (c), 44 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 12 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 13...

  • Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Jan 30, 18 • 1578 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Kyle Brown would have preferred regular captain Philip Snyman to be with them in New Zealand, but under the circumstances, the Springbok Sevens veteran is more than willing and happy to take over the leadership responsibilities in Hamilton this weekend. ...

  • Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season

    Jan 30, 18 • 2054 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season

    Hurricanes Head Coach Chris Boyd will leave the club at the end of the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season to take up a new role overseas. Boyd has been appointed Director of Rugby at English premiership club the Northampton Saints, a position he will take up at...

  • Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens

    Jan 29, 18 • 2250 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman and the experienced Ruhan Nel have returned to South Africa following injuries sustained at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament last weekend.   Snyman, who played in his 50th tournament for the Blitzboks, injured his...

  • HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced

    Jan 29, 18 • 2322 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced

    Gordon Tietjens’ Samoa will play against fan favourite Kenya in the opening match of the tournament which kicks off at 11am on Saturday, 3 February, with playoffs on Sunday, 4 February. The tournament, the third leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens...

  • AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY

    Jan 28, 18 • 1687 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have broken their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament drought after a 29-nil demolition of reigning Series champions South Africa. Australia hadn’t won a World Series tournament since Tokyo in 2012 but...

  • Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney

    Jan 28, 18 • 2177 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney

    The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday moved back to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a 29-0 defeat to Australia in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Blitzboks, who started the tournament second on the log, moved past New...

  • AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

    Jan 28, 18 • 1902 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens side have created history after claiming the HSBC Sydney7s title thanks to a 31-nil victory over New Zealand in the Cup final. Since the HSBC Sevens World Series began in 1999, no team – in either Men’s...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN BY NEW ZEALAND IN FIFTH PLACE SEMI-FINAL

    Jan 28, 18 • 1746 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN BY NEW ZEALAND IN FIFTH PLACE SEMI-FINAL

    England Sevens were beaten by New Zealand in the fifth place semi-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Sydney as their tournament came to an end. After finishing second in Pool C played over the first two days of competition, England lost 0-10 to...

  • AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s

    Jan 26, 18 • 1921 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s

    The Qantas Australian Sevens sides got off to the perfect start on day one of the HSBC Sydney 7s, as the women scored three wins from three before the men capped it off with a memorable victory over the United States of America. The Qantas Australian...

  • Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks

    Jan 26, 18 • 2231 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks

    Blitzbok flyer Rosko Specman bagged a hat-trick of tries as the Springbok Sevens team opened their HSBC Sydney Sevens campaign with a strong 50-0 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday.  Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was pleased with the eight try romp,...

  • Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Jan 25, 18 • 2001 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman will represent South Africa for the 50th time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament kicks off in Allianz Stadium on Friday. The 30-year-old player made his Blitzbok debut in 2008 in...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 25, 18 • 1869 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1. Shannon Parry (c), 24 caps, QLD and Griffith University 2. Sharni Williams (c), 23 caps, ACT and University of Canberra 3. Georgina Friedrichs, 7 caps, QLD and University of Tasmania 4. Dominique du Toit, 6 caps, QLD and Macquarie University 5. Emma...

  • Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Jan 24, 18 • 1593 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is eager for the third tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to start, as he wants to measure the progress his team has made. The HSBC Sydney Sevens starts on Friday at Allianz Stadium, with South Africa...

  • Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane

    Jan 24, 18 • 1541 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane

    Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport has named Zintle Mpupha to captain the team for the Super7s tournament in Brisbane, Australia next weekend.  Former Blitzbok captain Delport, who took over from Renfred Dazel at the beginning...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane

    Jan 24, 18 • 2162 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane

    Vodacom Bulls coach, John Mitchell, named an exciting 26 man squad for the trip to Polokwane, but has not included Lood de Jager, Jesse Kriel, Handre Pollard or Warrick Gelant, who all toured with the Springboks to Europe in November. There will also be a...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 18 • 1708 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is (* indicates debut); 1.Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 24, 18 • 1583 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1.Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Manly 2. Tom Connor*, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 12 caps,...

  • Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 18 • 1526 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named his 12 players for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The team is; Ruby Tui 2. Alena Saili 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Niall Williams 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela Blyde 7. Tyla...

  • Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney

    Jan 23, 18 • 1789 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney

    World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year for 2016, Seabelo Senatla enjoys nothing more than using his pace to exploit space and score tries, while Rosko Specman loves creating space for his team-mates or, where the opportunity arises, to attack the try-line...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 23, 18 • 1666 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1. Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Warringah 2. Simon Kennewell, 11 caps, Randwick 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim...

  • Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel

    Jan 22, 18 • 1834 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel

    Renfred Dazel represented the Blitzboks in 32 tournaments all over the world, but despite this experience the newly-appointed Springbok Sevens assistant-coach is still feeling some nerves and excitement in the build-up to this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens....

  • 2018 Super Rugby Kick-off Almost Here!

    Jan 20, 18 • 4332 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on 2018 Super Rugby Kick-off Almost Here!

    The 2018 re-structured 15-team Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Saturday 17 February in South Africa when the Stormers host the Jaguares in Cape Town. The Lions, runners-up the last two years, host the Sharks in Johannesburg, while...