New Zealand named Sevens champions
New Zealand and the Blitzboks shake hands

New Zealand named Sevens champions

New Zealand has been awarded both the men’s and women’s Sevens Series titles as the remaining tournaments in the 2019-20 season have been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. (more…)

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Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19
The Blitzboks line up for the national anthem

Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Sevens players and staff are being tested for coronavirus because they came into contact with the Australia Men’s Sevens side. (more…)

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Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver
Canada celebrate their win over the Blitzboks

Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver

The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens. (more…)

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Powell: We were just poor
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell

Powell: We were just poor

The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the Hamilton Sevens, which was won by New Zealand on Sunday. (more…)

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Gutsy Blitzboks top Pool A
Selvyn Davids and Justin Geduld celebrate

Gutsy Blitzboks top Pool A

Despite conceding two yellow cards and a couple late tries, the Blitzboks held on to claim a 21-15 win over the USA to finish day two of the Cape Town Sevens top of Pool A. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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