Powell: Blitzboks’ resolve to be tested in Dubai
The Blitzboks sing the national anthem

Powell: Blitzboks’ resolve to be tested in Dubai

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says the team's mental and physical resolve will be severely tested this weekend in Dubai, where they will play with a reduced squad due to injuries.

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Blitzbok trio in Dubai Dream Team
The Blitzboks sing the national anthem in Dubai

Blitzbok trio in Dubai Dream Team

Three Blitzboks and four Argentinians have been included in World Rugby’s seven-man Dream Team for the Dubai Sevens.

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Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions
The Blitzboks celebrate with their medals

Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions

The Blitzboks claimed a second Canada Sevens tournament win in Vancouver in three years as they outplayed Kenya in a 38-5 victory in the final at BC Place Stadium this past Sunday. (more…)

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Cape Town Sevens called off
Selvyn Davids of South Africa

Cape Town Sevens called off

The Cape Town Sevens tournament, which was scheduled to take place from 10-12 December this year, has been called off due to ongoing challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. (more…)

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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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