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Jun 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Three time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winner Kyle Brown calls it a day
Springbok Sevens stalwart Kyle Brown has retired from international sevens rugby after three HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles with the Blitzboks and 69 tournaments in the Green and Gold, where he played in 347 matches and scored 89 tries for a career...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on The future is bright for the Blitzboks – Philip Snyman
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman is confident the next generation of Blitzboks will make South Africa proud in the next couple of years and said they have shown during the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series that the future for the team is bright....
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May 28, 19 •
2007 Views •
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Comments Off on Human to join Blitzboks in Paris in place of Davids
The Springbok Sevens team were forced to call up a third replacement on Monday in Dewald Human, in the place of Selvyn Davids, who has withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons. Human had to hurry to Cape Town International Airport and left South...
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May 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris
Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans when the 10th and final tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series...
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May 27, 19 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez to treasure London moment
One of the most striking sculptures outside Twickenham Stadium in London, the one in Rugby Road where a couple of players lift another high in the air, could easily have been crafted from a photo in the mind of Branco du Preez, the most experienced Blitzbok...
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May 21, 19 •
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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 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
A hard-fought victory over Australia at the Langford Sevens in Canada this morning has confirmed the Black Ferns Sevens as the first team to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The reigning World Cup and Commonwealth Games champions bounced back from...
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May 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens to keep momentum for Stanislas Sevens
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team will try to maintain the winning momentum they picked up in France earlier this week when they contest the Stanislas Sevens at Stade Matter de Nancy in Nancy on Saturday and Sunday. The South Africans opened their short...
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May 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens victorious in Paris tournament
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team on Thursday won the Centrale Sevens tournament in Paris, starting their short tour of France in the best possible way as they were unbeaten in their six matches. The tournament culminated with a 24-7 win over the...
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May 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on South Africa formally announce interest for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday their interest as submitted to World Rugby for hosting the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town in 2022. Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 will be played during the September / October window considering the international calendar,...
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May 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mpupha back to lead Springbok Women’s Sevens to France
Zintle Mpupha will resume her duties as Springbok Women’s Sevens captain when they tour to France next week for invitational tournaments in Paris and Nancy, where she will be joined by a former international rower and touch rugby player. Mpupha...
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Apr 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Stunning comeback sees Blitzboks claim Singapore title
The Springbok Sevens staged an amazing comeback in the final of the HSBC Singapore Sevens to beat Fiji 20-19 on Sunday. South Africa were down 19-0 at the break, following three first half tries by Fiji, but stunned their opponents in the second half at the...
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Apr 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens ready to bounce back in Singapore
The All Blacks Sevens are aiming to bounce back after a sixth place finish in Hong Kong last weekend when they take the field tomorrow at the HSBC Singapore Sevens. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Scott Curry (c)2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe...
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Apr 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA NAMES SQUAD FOR SINGAPORE SEVENS
1.Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 23 caps 2. Simon Kennewell, Norths (Sydney), 16 caps 3. Dylan Pietsch, Randwick, 13 caps 4. Lewis Holland (c), Queanbeyan, 44 caps 5. Josh Coward, Sunnybank 2 caps 6. Lachlan Miller, Southern Cross University (Coffs...
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Apr 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR HSBC SINGAPORE SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has named his squad for the HSBC Singapore Sevens taking place on 13-14 April, live on Sky Sports Arena. One change has been made to the side that played in Hong Kong last weekend with Tom Mitchell moving from 13th man into...
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Apr 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks get homework as they prepare for Singapore
The Blitzboks went “back to school” this week as they stepped up preparations for the HSBC Singapore Sevens, which will take place at the National Stadium in the bustling Far Eastern city on Saturday and Sunday. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell threw...
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Apr 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on We can fix this – Soyizwapi
In terms of consistency, finishing seventh one week and winning the next may not be ideal, but it’s something the Springbok Sevens team managed to pull off, as recently as last month. Such a turn-around is possible again, believes Siviwe Soyizwapi, who will...
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Apr 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Zain Davids’ season with the Blitzboks is over
Springbok Sevens forward Zain Davids will undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday and has been ruled out of the last three tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The 22-year-old Davids injured his shoulder in training in Hong Kong last week and had...
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Apr 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on New and returning faces bolster injury-struck Black Ferns Sevens
The Black Ferns Sevens team has been named for the upcoming Kitakyushu Sevens features new and returning players as they aim to secure their place at the top of the World Series rankings. 18-year-old Dhys Faleafaga is in line for her debut, one week on from...
