Smiling Snyman praises players for Cape Town triumph
South Africa team celebrate with trophy after victory in the Final over France during day two of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 8 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Smiling Snyman praises players for Cape Town triumph

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman was beaming with pride after the Blitzboks won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town for the first time since 2015 on Sunday evening.

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Don: Blitzboks want to rebound in Cape Town
epa11107878 Joseva Talacolo (R) of Fiji is tackled by Donavan Don of South Africa during the World Rugby Sevens Series men's quarterfinal between Fiji and South Africa at HBF Park, Perth, Australia, 27 January 2024. EPA/RICHARD WAINWRIGHT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Don: Blitzboks want to rebound in Cape Town

For Donavan Don, last weekend’s season opening tournament in Dubai felt like his Springbok Sevens debut all over again, something the Blitzbok flyer is sure will happen again this weekend in Cape Town, where the DHL Stadium will play host to the second tournament of the 2025 HSBC SVNS series.

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Refiloe Jane: Captain Fantastic
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the FIFA Womens World Cup match between Sweden and South Africa on the 23 July 2023 in Wellington Regional Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Refiloe Jane: Captain Fantastic

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane has ambitions as a player in the game as she looks to add to her storied career, writes Nick Said.

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Leyds: Blitzboks need to lay down a marker for new season
Tristan Leyds of South Africa during the Olympics Games Rugby 7’s bronze final match between South Africa and Australia France at the Stade de France in Paris, France on the 27th July ©Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix

Leyds: Blitzboks need to lay down a marker for new season

Tristan Leyds might be a first timer at the Emirates Dubai 7s this year and low on HSBC SVNS experience compared to the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad, but the playmaker is more than ready for his debut at The SEVENS Stadium this weekend.

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Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed

The Springboks will welcome Italy, Georgia, Australia and Argentina to South Africa in 2025, SA Rugby confirmed.

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Blitzboks to lay foundation for new cycle in Dubai
South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Blitzboks to lay foundation for new cycle in Dubai

The Springbok Sevens team leave Cape Town for Dubai with a firm belief in their objectives for the new season and the knowledge that teamwork and work ethic will be non-negotiable.

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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco
Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco

Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.

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Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role
Johan Ackermann, coach of the Lions during the Lions Rugby Training Session at the Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 24, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role

Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.

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Appollis: Broos wants us to win every game we play
Oswin Appolis of South Africa is challenged by Paul America Jawa Mara of South Sudan during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between South Africa and South Sudan at Cape Town Stadium on 19 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Appollis: Broos wants us to win every game we play

Bafana Bafana attacker Oswin Appollis says coach Hugo Broos has a "winning mentality" and wants the team to win all their matches.

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Broos confident Bafana can qualify for World Cup
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the 2025 AFCON Qualifier match between South Africa and Congo at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on the 11 October 2024 © Zamani Makautsi/BackpagePix

Broos confident Bafana can qualify for World Cup

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident his side can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA.

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