The Springbok Sevens started their 2024 HSBC SVNS campaign on a high note in Dubai, winning the opening tournament of the new look series, beating Argentina 12-7 in a pulsating final of the Emirates Dubai Sevens on Sunday. (more…)
The Springbok Women’s Sevens are under no illusions about the realities of playing in the HSBC SVNS – they are literally taking on the world for survival, according to one of the team’s forwards, Asisipho Plaatjies.
As Alichia Arries jogged off the field at Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse in May last year following the Springbok Women’s Sevens win over Spain in the HSBC France Sevens, the possibilities were endless.
The Springbok Sevens worked extremely hard to prepare for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games 2024 qualifiers – as their performances leading up to the final showed – which is why the 17-12 defeat against Kenya in the final was extremely disappointing and gut wrenching for the squad.
The Springbok Sevens suffered a heart-breaking 17-12 defeat to Kenya in the final of the Rugby Africa Olympic Games 2024 qualifying tournament in Harare on Sunday and in the process, missed a second opportunity to qualify for next year's global showpiece in Paris.
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.
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.
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…)
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.
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.