The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.
Details of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 have been announced with a pair of three-day combined men’s and women’s events taking place at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch on 20-22 and 28-30 April, 2023.
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…)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reached an agreement with the International Olympic Committee to postpone the games until 2021. (more…)
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…)
The Blitzboks fought back from 19-0 down to beat Fiji 29-24 in extra time and win the final of the Los Angeles Sevens on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)
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…)
World Rugby faces a serious backlash after making format changes to the Sevens Series men’s tournament that will see the winners of the four pools in Hamilton progress straight to the semi-finals. (more…)
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…)
Dylan Sage and Ryan Oosthuizen say the Blitzboks have to make use of every opportunity at the Cape Town Sevens this coming weekend. (more…)