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Sep 24, 14 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Team SA jersey donated to Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
The Springbok Sevens squad presented a Team SA jersey to the Springbok Experience Rugby Museum on Heritage Day – 24 September 2014 – to mark the Museum’s first birthday. The jersey was worn by team captain Kyle Brown in the South African team’s race...
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Sep 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens team to help Rugby Museum celebrate 1st birthday
The Springbok Sevens team will help the Springbok Experience Rugby Museum celebrate its first birthday on Wednesday – Heritage Day – by making a special donation to the collection at a public ceremony. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and his team will...
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Sep 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Brazil on Sevens training mission to South Africa
The Brazilian Sevens rugby team will visit South Africa from 19 to 26 September on a training mission to help them prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games in their home country. The South Americans will host the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in three years’...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Gold Coast Sevens Fixtures
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pools drawn for Gold Coast Sevens
Australia won the bronze medal at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Defending champions New Zealand will play Samoa, France and Japan on the first day of the new season, after the pools were drawn for the first round of the HSBC Sevens World...
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Sep 16, 14 •
1969 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Kenya, Wales at Gold Coast
Commonwealth Games gold medalists South Africa will face African rivals Kenya, Wales and American Samoa in the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series at Australia’s Gold Coast on October 11 and 12, the IRB announced on Tuesday. Defending champions...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE SEVENS HANDED TOUGH ASSIGNMENT FOR GOLD COAST SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have been drawn in the same pool as Fiji in what shapes up to be the glamour game of the opening day of the Gold Coast Sevens next month (11-12 October). The IRB today announced Geraint John’s side have been drawn...
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Sep 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks Sevens switch to higher training gear
Photo: Francois Fourie PE The Springbok Sevens’ preparation for the upcoming rugby season switched to a higher gear on Monday when they resumed their training in Stellenbosch following a short break. The players underwent their customary medical check-ups...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women Sevens book World Series spot
The Springbok Women Sevens on Saturday booked their place in the 2014/2015 IRB Women’s Sevens World Series with a fourth-place finish in the World Series Qualifier in Hong Kong. South Africa had to advance to the semifinal of the tournament to secure a...
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Sep 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women keep alive Sevens World Series hopes
The Springbok Women Sevens on Friday booked their place in the quarterfinal of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifier in Hong Kong to keep alive their hopes of possibly securing a spot among the core teams in the 2014/2015 World Series. South Africa...
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Sep 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women Sevens on core team mission
Springbok Women Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on Thursday expected a tough onslaught in the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifier in Hong Kong starting on Friday and said his team had to be at their best to secure a spot as one of the core teams in the...
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Sep 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on MYERS HANDED FULL TIME CONTRACT WITH MENS RUGBY SEVENS; BLADES ADDED TO COACHING RANKS
The Qantas Australian Rugby Sevens program has been boosted with Men’s Sevens utility Sam Myers handed an improved, full-time contract while Cam Blades has been added to the coaching staff on a part-time basis. 23-year-old Myers made his IRB debut...
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Sep 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014/15 AUSTRALIAN RUGBY SEVENS JERSEYS UNVEILED
Fans of Rugby Sevens will be able to feel closer to the Australian team than ever before when the new jerseys go on sale from today (Monday, 8 September). Made by ASICS, fans will be able to purchase the main bright yellow jersey and the alternate navy blue...
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Sep 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women Sevens depart for Hong Kong
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad will depart for Hong Kong on Sunday for the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifier determined to make their presence felt with the greater goal of possibly qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. South Africa will...
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Sep 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15 dates
The IRB has announced the dates for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15, which has gained in significance with the recent announcement that the top four-ranked nations will qualify from it directly for the Olympic Games in 2016. Round 1 Australia (Gold...
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Sep 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks BokSmart Certified
The Springbok Sevens squad and management staff attended a BokSmart Certification workshop on Tuesday afternoon at the DHL Newlands Stadium. BokSmart is the award winning SARU safety and injury prevention programme and is a joint initiative between SARU and...
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Aug 27, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens kick-start Olympic qualifying preparations
With the prospect of Olympic qualification as a major incentive to aim for, the Springbok Sevens have started with preparations for the new season after a three-week break following their gold medal success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Apart...
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Aug 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAS GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE BEST UNTIL LAST IN NANJING
The Australian Women’s Youth Olympic Rugby Sevens team reserved its best performance for the Gold Medal match as they demolished a brave Canadian outfit (38-10) in Nanjing today. The win secured the country’s second gold medal at the 2014 Youth...
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Aug 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE RUGBY SEVENS GIRLS SET UP GOLD MEDAL SHOWDOWN WITH CANADA AT YOUTH OLYMPICS
The Australian Youth Olympic Rugby Sevens girls team will play Canada in the Gold Medal match in Nanjing tomorrow at midday (AEST). Australia saw off the challenge of the United States in the Semi-Finals (33-0) having earlier beaten the much-fancied Canadian...
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Aug 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE RUGBY SEVENS GIRLS TURN IT ON TO SEAL SEMI-FINAL BERTH AT YOUTH OLYMPICS IN NANJING
The Australian Youth Olympic Rugby Sevens girls team made it four wins from four with two sensational displays today (Tuesday) to secure a semi-final spot in Nanjing, China. The green and gold brushed aside the United States 38-0 in the morning session before...
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Aug 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE RUGBY SEVENS GIRLS MAKE IT TWO FROM TWO AT THE YOUTH OLYMPICS IN NANJING
National Women’s Head Coach Tim Walsh praised the character of his side after the Australian Youth Olympics Rugby Sevens girls team dramatically came from behind to beat China and end matchday one in Nanjing with two wins from two. Despite back-to-back...
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Aug 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs take Shield at Limerick Sevens
Photos: John Williamson The NSW Waratahs took time to settle in their first appearance at the Limerick Sevens but came away with a 24-19 win over Saracens to claim the Shield. Despite a slow first-day, the Waratahs did enough to quality for the Shield Final,...
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Aug 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Referees named for HSBC Sevens World Series
The International Rugby Board has announced the panel of referees for the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series, which kicks off in the Gold Coast on October 11. With the Series doubling as Olympic Games qualification, there will be unprecedented interest in the...
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Aug 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on PENITANI AND ANDERSON NAMED AS RUGBY SEVENS YOUTH OLYMPIC CO-CAPTAINS
The Australian Youth Olympics Women’s Sevens management team of Tim Walsh and Scott Bowen has announced Brooke Anderson and Tiana Penitani as co-captains for the Women’s Rugby Sevens team that will depart for Nanjing on 13 August. The pair finalised...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP announce 2014 Sevens team for Limerick, London
The DHL Western Province Sevens team has been announced for the 2014 World Club Sevens tournaments in Limerick and London, which are set to take place over the next fortnight. The Province squad, coached once again by Ricky Petersen, will depart for Ireland...
