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Jun 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens sides victorious in Italy
The SA Rugby Sevens Academy and SA Women’s Sevens Select squad were crowned champions in Italy on Saturday when both teams won their respective tournaments at the Roma Sevens, played in Rome. The men’s team won their fourth consecutive title by...
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Oct 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens squad return to Singapore
The Springbok Sevens squad members travelled to the Far East on Tuesday to continue with their pre-season preparations for the upcoming season. The squad, which features several promising youngsters, will take part in the annual Singapore Cricket Club Sevens...
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Oct 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on ‘Sold Out’ sign in sight for HSBC Cape Town Sevens
Only 1 400 tickets remain on sale for the second day of the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament to be staged at the Cape Town Stadium on 12 and 13 December, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Wednesday. The tournament has attracted...
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Oct 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Exciting trio to perform at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images The 2014 Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens promises to be an even bigger success than last year, when more than 50 000 rugby fans saw the Springbok Sevens secure their home tournament title after a pulsating final against...
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Feb 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sevens economic impact report released, shows positive effect on city
FEBRUARY 18, 2014: THE 2013 Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens is an “asset to the city that is proving to be a success story year on year” said the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium today after a presentation to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on the economic...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired South Africa win home Sevens title
An inspired South Africa came from 14-0 down to fight back and win a popular victory against New Zealand, 17-14, to clinch the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. It is the first time since 2008 that the South Africans have won their home Sevens...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Quantas Men’s Sevens denied Bowl win
The Qantas Men’s Sevens dipped out of round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa losing the Bowl Final to England by 28 – 19 overnight. It was a spectacularly emotional round at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with the...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens stay on track at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday finished undefeated in pool play at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on an emotional first day of rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The hosts beat Canada, Spain and Kenya in their pool B clashes to set up a Cup...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens Reaction
DAY ONE REACTION South Africa captain Kyle Brown attempts to sum up the emotional atmosphere at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: “I would love to give you an explanation but my words wouldn’t do it justice. It´s a real honour and a privilege to be...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired SA impress on Sevens Mandela day
South Africa won all three of their matches at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in Port Elizabeth, ending day one with a 100% record alongside Argentina, current Series leaders New Zealand and Fiji. On an emotional day which saw all 16 teams...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke team named for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell named his team to do duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens this weekend. The team: Chris Dry Phillip Snyman Werner Kok Frankie Horne Kyle Brown (Captain) Branco du Preez Justin Geduld Cecil Afrika Cheslin Kolbe Sampie...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Fixtures
Fixtures: December 2013 07 11:00 New Zealand vs Portugal Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE HSBC Sevens World Series South Africa 07 11:22 Wales vs USA Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE HSBC Sevens World Series South Africa 07 11:44 England vs Samoa Nelson Mandela...
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Dec 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth on 7-8 December. The draw was conducted just before the Cup final of the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, won by...
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Jul 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to end busy season on high note
Springbok Sevens aim to end busy season on high note The Springbok Sevens rugby team will aim to end their busy season on a successful note when they travel to Cali, Colombia, on Thursday to participate in the 2013 World Games. The Springbok Sevens team will...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on South Africa undefeated at Roma Sevens: Day 1
South Africa undefeated at Roma Sevens: Day 1 The Springbok Sevens training squad won all three of their pool matches on the opening day of the Roma Sevens tournament, played in the URC stadium in Rome on Friday. The South Africans had way too much firepower...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Horne reaches milestone as BlitzBokke aim for record
Horne reaches milestone as Springbok Sevens aim for record Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will become the first South African to play 50 tournaments in the HSBC Sevens World Series on Saturday. The skipper will reach the landmark when he leads his...
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May 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens aiming for third tournament title in 2013
The Springbok Sevens team will be looking to become the first team on the HSBC Sevens World Series circuit to win three tournaments in the 2012/13 season when they take to the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Saturday. The BlitzBokke have won the tournaments...
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Mar 6, 12 •
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Comments Off on NWU-Pukke stars join Blitzbokke training squad
NWU-Pukke wing Joe Seerane and flanker Siya Mdaka joined the Springbok Sevens training squad in Stellenbosch on Tuesday morning as the Blitzbokke try to plug the gaps left by an assortment of injuries to several regulars. Seerane and Mdaka stayed behind in...
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Dec 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens want to make amends on home turf
The Springbok Sevens realise it has underperformed in Australia and Dubai and are determined to bounce back to form in their home tournament at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, coach Paul Treu told a media briefing in Port Elizabeth today. Treu, team captain...
