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Why the Under Armour AI Team Talk proved innovative and impactful

In the realm of team sports, the unity of a team is paramount for athletes who are motivated by not letting their teammates down, and striving collectively for greatness. Under Armour recognised this essence and took to AI to create a highly motivational team talk by analysing impactful speeches and historical narratives to develop and create the greatest “Team Talk” ever made.

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September 12, 2023

Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe

Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.

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September 12, 2023

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Commonwealth bronze for sevens boys in Trinbago

The South African U18 Sevens team claimed the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago after a number of comprehensive victories and two close defeats over three days. (more…)

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August 10, 2023

Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

Dazel confirmed in full-time role with Springbok Women’s Sevens

SA Rugby has confirmed Renfred Dazel has been appointed as the new head coach of the Springbok Women's Sevens team until the end of the 2026 season.

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July 12, 2023

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Sevens development camp to show way to the future

Eighteen of the country’s most promising women’s players assembled at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport for a three-day sevens development camp, where the Springbok Women’s Sevens management will get a close-up view on their potential skills and abilities.

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June 23, 2023

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SA U18 Sevens training squad to assemble in Bloemfontein

A group of 28 Under-18 players will assemble at Grey College in Bloemfontein this weekend for a three-day Commonwealth Youth Games training camp under the watchful eye of Marius Schoeman, SA Rugby's High-Performance Manager for Sevens.

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June 16, 2023

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Ngcobo: Toulouse result not reflective of Blitzboks’ effort

The Springbok Sevens team put in a huge effort at the HSBC France Sevens this weekend, but sadly the results did not show that, so from the perspective of Blitzbok head coach Sandile Ngcobo, it was not all doom and gloom.

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May 15, 2023

Blitzboks / Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

All on the line for Blitzboks in Toulouse

The gold medal for Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris cannot be won in Toulouse in 2023, but don't tell the Springbok Sevens team that. In fact, according to Blitzbok coach Sandile Ngcobo, their approach is to use this weekend’s HSBC France Sevens at Stade Ernst-Wallon as an Olympic trial.

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May 11, 2023

Blitzboks / Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

Blitzboks looking to finish World Series strong

There is no doubt that a core of experienced Blitzboks available for the final two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has boosted the confidence of the squad, players and management alike.

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May 11, 2023

Local / News / Rugby / Sevens / Springboks

Soyizwapi: Job at hand remains the most important

Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi said the fact that he will run out in his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Toulouse on Friday is a special personal milestone, but his job for the Blitzboks between the four lines will come first.

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May 8, 2023