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  • Expression session for Blitzboks in Paris

    Jun 8, 18 • 1503 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Expression session for Blitzboks in Paris

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has only one wish for the Blitzboks at HSBC Paris Sevens at the Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday and Sunday – to enjoy the 10th and final tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. “The season flew by, and it...

  • Three uncapped players for first England Test

    Jun 7, 18 • 1669 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Three uncapped players for first England Test

    Debuts for Nkosi, Dyantyi and Snyman Kolisi to captain South Africa for the first time S’busiso Nkosi, Aphiwe Dyantyi and RG Snyman will make their Springbok debuts on Saturday when South Africa face England in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...

  • Human back in his happy place

    Jun 6, 18 • 1617 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Human back in his happy place

    He made his Springbok Sevens debut at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris last year and more importantly, won his first gold medal in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and this week, Dewald Human re-joined his fellow Blitzboks in the French capital. Human, who...

  • Blitzboks beaten in London as Fiji extend World Series lead

    Jun 4, 18 • 1729 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks beaten in London as Fiji extend World Series lead

    The Springbok Sevens team were beaten 21-17 by Fiji in the final of the HSBC London Sevens on Sunday, a result that saw the current Olympic champions extend their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series lead to eight points with one tournament left to play. The...

  • Erasmus: No excuses as Boks come up short against Wales

    Jun 3, 18 • 1609 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Erasmus: No excuses as Boks come up short against Wales

    Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, offered no excuses for the Springboks’ narrow 22-20 loss against Wales in difficult conditions in Washington DC on Saturday evening. Wales scored their third and decisive try right at the end of the Test when...

  • Blitzboks to face New Zealand in Cup quarters of HSBC London Sevens

    Jun 3, 18 • 1935 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks to face New Zealand in Cup quarters of HSBC London Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team will face New Zealand in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC London Sevens on Sunday after finishing top of pool D after Day One at Twickenham. The Blitzboks on Saturday scored wins over Russia (31-0) and Canada (17-7) before they...

  • Springboks ready to face Welsh challenge in Washington

    Jun 2, 18 • 2364 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks ready to face Welsh challenge in Washington

    The Springboks brace themselves for a tough challenge from Wales when the two sides meet on Saturday at the famous RFK Stadium in Washington, according to captain Pieter-Steph du Toit. The match in the USA capital is the opening Test match of the...

  • Blitzboks ready to battle for title

    Jun 1, 18 • 2296 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks ready to battle for title

    It will be a proud weekend for Tygerberg High School in Cape Town – not only will Marvin Orie and Travis Ismaiel join Eben Etzebeth as recently produced Springboks, but another one of their rugby stars, Justin Geduld, will achieve a special Blitzbok...

  • Springboks hit the road running in Washington

    Jun 1, 18 • 1933 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks hit the road running in Washington

    The Springbok tour group arrived in Washington DC on Thursday morning (local time) and went immediately into their preparation routine for Saturday’s Test against Wales at the RFK Stadium. The once-off international in the United States capital kicks off a...

  • Blitzboks have the tools to do the job – Snyman

    May 31, 18 • 1552 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks have the tools to do the job – Snyman

    Philip Snyman is a two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champion, has been on the podium at the Olympic Games and captains the Springboks Sevens squad – South Africa’s current Sports Team of the Year. However, for the skipper and his Blitzboks...

  • Nel hopes to bring edge to Blitzboks effort

    May 30, 18 • 1382 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Nel hopes to bring edge to Blitzboks effort

    The best thing in rugby for Ruhan Nel is to play for the Blitzboks. The worst thing in rugby for Ruhan Nel is when the Blitzboks play and he is not involved. Hence, come this weekend at the HSBC London Sevens, you will see the 27-year-old Springbok Sevens...

  • Seven Springbok debutants to start against Wales in USA

    May 30, 18 • 1503 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Seven Springbok debutants to start against Wales in USA

    Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain a young Springbok team featuring seven uncapped players in the starting line-up against Wales on Saturday evening (SA time) in Washington DC. Du Toit (lock) will lead South Africa for the first time when they take on the...

  • Snyman, Senatla back for HSBC London Sevens

    May 24, 18 • 1451 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Snyman, Senatla back for HSBC London Sevens

    Regular captain, Philip Snyman, and leading try-scorer, Seabelo Senatla, have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad by Neil Powell for the HSBC London Sevens next weekend. The inclusion of Snyman and Senatla are amongst five changes to the team that...

  • Disappointed Blitzboks aiming to bounce back

    Apr 15, 18 • 1493 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Disappointed Blitzboks aiming to bounce back

    The Springbok Sevens team missed out on a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia and have now set their sights on the remaining two objectives they aim to achieve this season. That was the message from Blitzbok coach Neil Powell,...

  • Top teams too strong for Springbok Women’s Sevens

    Apr 13, 18 • 1254 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Top teams too strong for Springbok Women’s Sevens

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team on Friday went down to top-ranked Canada and New Zealand on the opening day of the Rugby Sevens event at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The South Africans opened their campaign against Canada, who won...

  • The Rugby Championship 2018 Match Schedule

    Apr 12, 18 • 2710 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2018 Match Schedule

    SANZAAR has today confirmed the 12-match schedule for this year’s The Rugby Championship including match venues and kick-off times. The schedule includes a new Rugby Championship venue. Trafalgar Park, Nelson, will host the New Zealand versus Argentina...

  • Human to lead Blitzboks to Hong Kong Sevens

    Mar 29, 18 • 1584 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Human to lead Blitzboks to Hong Kong Sevens

    Dewald Human will captain an exciting Springbok Sevens squad – containing five uncapped players – to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens next weekend. Human is one of six players who were part of the Blitzboks squad that won the HSBC World Rugby...

  • Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens

    Mar 9, 18 • 1522 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels the biggest challenge to his team at this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens will not be the opponents they face, but rather their own ability to play as a team. The Blitzboks face Russia, Scotland and New Zealand in...

  • Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia

    Mar 8, 18 • 1377 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia

    The Springbok Sevens team have enjoyed their time in Vancouver as they prepared for this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens, but with the tournament fast approaching, it means it’s time for serious business.   The Blitzboks had some good training...

  • Tickets for Boks’ Bloemfontein Test go on sale

    Mar 7, 18 • 1879 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Tickets for Boks’ Bloemfontein Test go on sale

    Tickets for the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against England – which will be the 40th Test between these sides – on Saturday, 16 June at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is now available, with prices starting at only R100. In...

  • Ticket sales for Test in Bloemfontein now available

    Mar 7, 18 • 3131 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Ticket sales for Test in Bloemfontein now available

    Free State Rugby is excited to announce that tickets for the Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and England on Saturday, 16 June 2018 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein are now availible. “We are very excited to host a Test again this...

  • Springboks to play ground-breaking Test in Washington DC

    Feb 27, 18 • 1908 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks to play ground-breaking Test in Washington DC

    The Springboks will kick off their 2018 international season on an historic note when they face Wales in a once-off Test in Washington DC in the USA on Saturday 2 June. This momentous match – the first time the Boks will face Tier One opposition on neutral...

  • Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Jan 25, 18 • 2001 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman will represent South Africa for the 50th time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament kicks off in Allianz Stadium on Friday. The 30-year-old player made his Blitzbok debut in 2008 in...

  • Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Jan 24, 18 • 1593 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is eager for the third tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to start, as he wants to measure the progress his team has made. The HSBC Sydney Sevens starts on Friday at Allianz Stadium, with South Africa...

  • Coaching changes for Blitzboks, Springbok Women’s Sevens

    Jan 3, 18 • 3027 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Coaching changes for Blitzboks, Springbok Women’s Sevens

    SA Rugby on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Renfred Dazel to the Springbok Sevens coaching staff and promoted Paul Delport into the position of Head Coach for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team.  Former Blitzbok stalwart Dazel, who coached the...