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May 27, 22 •
1051 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Argentina opener crucial for Blitzboks in London
Certain things were predictably good about the Springbok Sevens and their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent years – their processes and system, but also the importance of setting the standard for a tournament by laying the foundation in the very...
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May 27, 19 •
1885 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens confirm place at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The All Blacks Sevens have cemented their spot at next year’s Olympic Games with one tournament to spare despite a fifth-place finish at the London Sevens. Confirmation of the qualification came on Day One, after victories over Scotland and Ireland, the All...
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May 27, 19 •
1864 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s TAKE SILVER MEDAL FROM HSBC LONDON 7s
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have made their first Cup Final in London since 2015, falling to Fiji to take the silver medal. Australia had a near perfect day two, defeating South Africa (29-22) and France (31-24) in the quarter finals and...
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May 27, 19 •
1918 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks struggle in London, but qualify for Tokyo 2020
There was disappointment and tempered elation in the Springbok Sevens camp in London, where they lost both their matches but still did enough to secure automatic qualification to the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year, thereby ticking an important box for the...
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May 24, 19 •
1678 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens prepared for tough challenge at HSBC London Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are in England and preparing to face three home nations on day one of the HSBC Sevens, drawn in Pool C alongside Scotland, Ireland and England. The All Blacks Sevens team is;1. Scott Curry (c)2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Jona...
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May 23, 19 •
1464 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Smiles for miles as Blitzboks get ready for HSBC London Sevens
All the teams in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series play to their own beat, but few would argue that the broad smiles from the Blitzboks, just before every match kicks off, is one of the most recognized elements of the world showpiece. Those smiles say a lot...
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May 22, 19 •
1480 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Makata keen to continue upward curve
Four tournaments into the of 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the Blitzboks looked down and out, failing to make the same impact and strong start that saw them winning consecutive World Series titles in 2016/17 and 2017/18. In the next four...
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May 22, 19 •
1356 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named ahead of HSBC London Sevens
England Men Sevens head coach Simon Amor has named his side to play in the HSBC London Sevens this weekend at Twickenham Stadium (live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event on Saturday and Sky Sports Action and Main Event on Sunday). Phil Burgess will captain...
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May 21, 19 •
1580 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Muller du Plessis: “I’m itching to play for the Blitzboks again”
The enjoyment of playing for the Springbok Sevens team, being part of a special group of players and having an opportunity to make the country proud will be some of the driving factors for the Blitzboks this week in London as they prepare for the penultimate...
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May 15, 19 •
1352 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Preez to reach milestone in final leg of World Series
Branco du Preez will become the most-capped Springbok Sevens player of all time at the HSBC London Sevens next weekend when he runs out for his 70th tournament for the Blitzboks in the penultimate tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at...
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May 23, 18 •
1550 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HOLLAND BACK TO SKIPPER SIDE AT LONDON SEVENS WITH PINCUS SET TO DEBUT
1. Joe Pincus*, University of Queensland 2. Tom Connor, 6 caps, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 35 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 38 caps, Queanbeyan 5. Ben O’Donnell, 8 caps, Randwick 6. John Porch, 18 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 18 caps,...
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May 8, 18 •
1912 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC LONDON SEVENS POOLS & SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
England have been drawn in Pool C for the HSBC London Sevens which takes place on 2-3 June 2018 at Twickenham Stadium Simon Amor’s men will face France, the United States and Kenya on day one in a pool that’s identical to the one that England topped in...
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May 8, 18 •
1742 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks without Brown, Agaba to Europe
The Springbok Sevens team will be without key forwards Kyle Brown and Tim Agaba when they re-assemble in Stellenbosch on Monday for the final two tournaments of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in London (2-3 June) and Paris (8-10 June). Brown,...
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May 19, 17 •
1805 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Last chance in London to show what Blitzboks stand for
The HSBC London Sevens tournament will provide the Springbok Sevens with a final opportunity during the current season to showcase their skills and to play together as a team, so they want to deliver a good result. This is according to regular playmaker Rosko...
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May 17, 17 •
1600 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks refuse to rest on laurels
They are still playing with the same objectives in mind as before, so there is no reason why the Springbok Sevens team will take anything for granted when the HSBC London Sevens kicks off at Twickenham on Saturday. That is the opinion of two of the...
