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Jan 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE TEAMS CLEAN SWEEP DAY ONE OF HSBC SYDNEY 7S
Australian Sevens teams have enjoyed a clean sweep on the first day of the HSBC Sydney 7s tournament. The Women’s team took two wins from two matches, beating Brazil and Spain comfortably in the team’s first action of the tournament, to sit atop...
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Jan 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi satisfied with Sydney start
The Springbok Sevens teams started their campaign in Sydney on a good note on Friday, but they are always looking for the perfect performance and will keep striving towards that. That was the reaction from Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi after his side...
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Jan 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on Murphy jets in from Kruger to replace injured Davids in Sydney
James Murphy has joined the Springbok Sevens squad in Australia on Monday to replace injured teammate, Selvyn Davids, for this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fifth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Davids suffered a groin injury at...
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Jan 13, 23 •
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Comments Off on Baron to debut for Blitzboks
Former Boland Kavaliers standout, Jaiden Baron, has been named in the Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Australasia to contest the HSBC NZ Sevens and HSBC Sydney Sevens tournaments later this month. The New Zealand event takes place in Hamilton on...
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Sep 1, 20 •
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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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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens storm their way to back-to-back titles
• All Blacks Sevens claim fifth and retain spot at top of World Series rankings.The skies opened over Bankwest Stadium this evening as the Black Ferns Sevens claimed their four consecutive World Series title with a 33-7 win over Canada in the Final of the...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sydney finalists Blitzboks close gap on World Series log
The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday closed the gap on New Zealand in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log and consolidated second spot after suffering an agonizing 12-10 defeat to Fiji in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Kiwi side are still top of...
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Feb 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on South Africa first into men’s semi-finals in Sydney
South Africa are assured of top spot in Pool B after beating France and Argentina on the opening day of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. A pulsating end to the opening day of the HSBC Sydney Sevens saw Fiji beat defending champions New Zealand 26-5 to join hosts...
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Feb 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA GOES UNDEFEATED ON DAY ONE OF THE HSBC SYDNEY 7s
Both Qantas Australian Sevens teams have gone through day one of the HSBC Sydney 7s undefeated with the Aussie Women not having a point scored against them. The Aussie Women were clinical in their opening two matches, racking up big scores against Spain and...
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Feb 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on Davids gets six as Blitzboks hit straps
Winger Angelo Davids scored a hat-trick of tries against Argentina and France at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta on Saturday as the Springbok Sevens delivered a masterclass of sevens at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. They outplayed Argentina 52-14 and France 24-12 to...
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Jan 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named for Sydney
Acting head coach James Rodwell has named his England Men Sevens squad for the HSBC Sydney Sevens [live on Sky Sports Arena]. Ben Harris comes into the 12-player tournament group in the only change to the squad who finished fourth in Hamilton last weekend....
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Jan 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Justin Geduld: From despair to gratitude in 50 tournaments
Two hundred and fifty-five matches – and 49 tournaments – ago, when Justin Geduld ran onto the field in the colours of the Springboks Sevens team for the very first time, he cried tears of joy. By the end of it, those turned into tears of despair though,...
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Jan 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on TRAE WILLIAMS TO GET FIRST AUSSIE 7s START ON HOME SOIL
Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 29 caps Dylan Pietsch, Randwick, 15 caps Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 17 caps Lewis Holland (vc), Queanbeyan, 49 caps Lachie Miller, Randwick, 9 caps Joe Pincus, Easts (Sydney), 9 caps Josh Turner, Manly, 3 caps Jesse Parahi, Norths...
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Jan 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks excited to restore pride
The Blitzboks have not have forgotten the disappointment of a sub-standard performance last week in Hamilton, but stand-in captain Stedman Gans says this has been overshadowed by the excitement of a new opportunity to be the best team they can be and to play...
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Jan 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Blink twice and JC Pretorius is gone
It feels as if he has been around for ages, but it is only a year ago that a fresh-faced JC Pretorius made his international debut for the Springbok Sevens team in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Pretorius turned 21 just before the 2019 HSBC Sydney Sevens...
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Jan 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks in recovery mode with Sydney looming
The Springbok Sevens squad have their plans laid out as they prepare to tackle Argentina, Samoa and France in Pool B of the HSBC Sydney Sevens this weekend, having arrived from Hamilton, New Zealand earlier on Monday. It was an unhappy visit to the Land of...
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Feb 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN SYDNEY
England secured a bronze medal at the HSBC Sydney Sevens after defeating Fiji 19-17. After an emphatic 26-5 victory over South Africa in the Cup quarter-finals England lost 7-14 to USA in the semi-finals. England finished second in Pool A on day one of the...
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Feb 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens feeling fresh ahead of HSBC Sydney Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to improve on their third place finish in Hamilton when they take the field at Spotless Stadium in the HSBC Sydney Sevens tomorrow. Coach Clark Laidlaw has made two injury enforced changes with Scott Curry and Dylan Collier...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR SYDNEY TOURNAMENT
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made two changes to the England side that will play in the HSBC Sydney Sevens on 2-3 February, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Newcastle University’s Harry Glover has joined up with the squad after missing out on...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on Fresh start in Sydney for Blitzboks – Philip Snyman
The introspection was done, mistakes are being fixed and the good feeling of a couple of intense training sessions are starting to fill the Blitzboks’ veins with confidence, determination and attitude as they prepare for the HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fourth...
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May 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on HSBC SYDNEY 7s SET FOR WESTERN SYDNEY EVOLUTION
The HSBC Sydney 7s is heading west with the announcement today that the 2019 tournament will be played at Spotless Stadium in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. Having had three successful years at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, the hugely popular tournament will...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Back to basics for Blitzboks in Sydney
Winning in Wellington for the first time since 2002 did leave smiles on the faces of the Springbok Sevens team, but the sweet feeling of victory will turn sour very quickly if the Blitzboks fail to perform at this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens, the...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on Geduld enjoying playmaking responsibilities
Justin Geduld believes he is afforded the necessary freedom on the field to express himself in his role as Springbok Sevens playmaker when the HSBC Sydney Sevens kicks off at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Geduld, who has played in 28 tournaments for the...
