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Mar 3, 21 •
1226 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC World Series to conclude with Cape Town Sevens in December
The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will take on a new mantle after World Rugby announced that the popular event in the Mother City will be the final leg of a revamped and shortened HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2021. The South African leg of the Series will return...
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Mar 1, 21 •
1316 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen and Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations
The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge to it, with the Vodacom Bulls underlining their dominance of the season with a host of names on the shortlists. The Vodacom Bulls accumulated 11 nominations...
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Feb 26, 21 •
1149 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on GB Sevens Men and Women Initial training squads announced
GB Sevens are delighted to confirm their initial training squads for the forthcoming campaign. Made possible by an innovative commercial partnership with The National Lottery, GB7s will operate a banded pay structure which will give equal opportunities across...
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Feb 18, 21 •
954 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hit-out crucial to check progress – Ngcobo
The first organised sevens hit-outs of 2021 bring a huge sense of anticipation and relief as all involved are very keen to measure the progress they have made thus far this year. That is the view of SA Rugby Sevens Academy coach, Sandile Ngcobo, as his team...
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Feb 12, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks out of Madrid tournaments
The Springbok Sevens team will not participate in the Madrid Sevens tournaments at Campo UCM Central later this month after the national government of Spain extended their COVID-19 related travel restrictions on a number of countries, including South Africa....
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Feb 10, 21 •
923 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzbok believes in bouncing back better
‘It’s not how hard you fall, but how quickly you get up’ is a well-used slogan in sport and for Muller du Plessis, this is true in many ways. The 21-year-old Springbok Sevens player, who has had to endure some unfortunate injuries during crucial stages...
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Feb 5, 21 •
857 Views •
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Comments Off on Sticking to the basics key for Du Preez and Blitzboks
A year ago, Branco du Preez etched his name into the Blitzboks and HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series history books when he assisted South Africa to a historic come-from-behind win over Fiji. His exploits in Los Angeles saw him first score a try and then kick a...
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Jan 29, 21 •
803 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks to keep pushing for that perfect game
Despite the lack of game time in the last year, the Springbok Sevens squad can ill afford one sub-standard training session as it could come back to bite them at a vital stage when the season finally resumes. That is the firm belief of Blitzboks captain,...
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Jan 25, 21 •
910 Views •
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Comments Off on Brown joins experienced Blitzboks on the plane to Spain
The uncapped Ronald Brown, who has recently recovered from serious illness, will join a raft of experienced Springbok Sevens players when they travel to Madrid next month for two tournaments to be hosted by the Spanish Rugby Union. South Africa’s two...
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Jan 22, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three uncapped players join sevens squads
Northland’s Brady Rush, son of All Blacks Sevens legend Eric Rush, is set to follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the All Blacks Sevens squad as a contracted player in 2021. Rush, along with North Harbour’s Moses Leo and Waikato’s Manaia Nuku are...
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Oct 14, 20 •
997 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EVANIA PELITE AND ELLIA GREEN LOCKED IN FOR OLYMPIC TILT
Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens stars Ellia Green and Evania Pelite have committed to defending gold at the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympic Games with both athletes agreeing to extend their deals with Rugby Australia. Pelite and Green join Chloe Dalton, Shannon...
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Sep 22, 20 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens crowned World Series champions
All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens players have received their World Series winning medals, trophies and a slew of awards announced by World Rugby today. The season was called off earlier this year due to Covid-19 and with the New Zealand teams leading...
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Sep 22, 20 •
1218 Views •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks duo named in World Series Dream Team
Springbok Sevens players Selvyn Davids and JC Pretorius were honoured for their superb performances during the shortened sevens season with the ultimate accolade after being named in the 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Dream Team. World Rugby confirmed...
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Sep 14, 20 •
1177 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks celebrate 2020 season with silverware
The physical handover of their 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series silver medals has given the Springbok Sevens team some closure and finality on the season that was, and they can now start looking toward their next goals – the 2021 series and the Tokyo...
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Sep 7, 20 •
3105 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coaches given insight into Blitzboks’ values
Nelson Mandela University coaches were given a fascinating insight into what makes the Blitzboks rugby squad tick through a webinar with head coach Neil Powell last week. The webinar, done via the Zoom application, was organised by Madibaz Sport to give...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1071 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2021 HSBC SYDNEY 7s will not take place
World Rugby has confirmed the 2021 HSBC Sydney Sevens will not take place due to the ongoing and dynamic global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken in line with relevant government and international public health authority advice, and with...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1069 Views •
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Comments Off on Olympic Sevens preparations continue as 2021 HSBC New Zealand Sevens called off
• All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens remain focused on Olympic build up• World Rugby working on abbreviated 2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series• Planning underway for Oceania invitational sevens tournament in early 2021 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has...
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Sep 1, 20 •
984 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY SEVENS BOOSTED BY PREPARATION INVESTMENT AHEAD OF OLYMPIC GAMES
World Rugby has announced details of a rugby sevens investment strategy to optimise the sport’s preparation for, and participation at, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, now scheduled for July 2021. In a significant boost to unions and players, the international...
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Aug 13, 20 •
1580 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks regroup with an eye on the Olympics
The Springbok Sevens squad regrouped in Stellenbosch this week after their season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and according to coach Neil Powell, they have placed the Tokyo Olympics as their ultimate goal. Powell said the Tokyo Games, penciled...
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Aug 4, 20 •
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Comments Off on Physical and mental boost as Blitzboks prepare to return to training
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell believes his squad’s return to training will not only boost the Blitzbok players on a physical level, but will also give the players a mental boost as they prepare for their return to their Stellenbosch Academy of Sport...
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Jul 29, 20 •
1985 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pandemic causes cancellation of HSBC Cape Town Sevens
The Cape Town leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – provisionally scheduled for 4-6 December this year – has been cancelled due to the ongoing and dynamic global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby announced on Wednesday. The Dubai leg of...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Rugby Sevens schedule confirmed
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organising committee and the International Olympic Committee have announced the revised competition schedule for the Tokyo Olympic Games which were postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the Opening Ceremony now set...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1269 Views •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens claim World Series titles
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have secured the 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles with the remainder of tournaments officially cancelled. World Rugby today confirmed the Series titles would be awarded to the All Blacks Sevens and Black...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1106 Views •
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Comments Off on Powell congratulates New Zealand on winning HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell congratulated the All Blacks Sevens team after they were named winners of the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Tuesday. World Rugby announced the cancellation of the remaining four tournaments of the World Series...
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Jun 18, 20 •
1078 Views •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens players to feature in club rugby
Women’s club rugby is set for a boost this season with World Champion Black Ferns Sevens players to be injected into several regional competitions. Captain Sarah Hirini and World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year winners Ruby Tui, Michaela Blyde and Portia...
