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Watch VideoBlitzboks win Sevens World Championships in LA in fine style

South Africa's Blitzboks claimed the 2025 Rugby Sevens World Championship title in Los Angeles with a dominant victories over Spain.

Sport Rugby
AFP|Published

Springbok Women’s Sevens triumph in Krakow Challenger Cup with Roos’s stellar performance

Nadine Roos played a pivotal role in the Springbok Women’s Sevens winning the Krakow Challenger Cup title on Saturday evening.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Sweet revenge for Bok Women’s Sevens as they defeat Kenya to reach Challenger Series final

The South Africans will have a rematch against Argentina, who they defeated in the group stages, for the crown on Saturday evening

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Nadine Roos shines as Springbok Women’s Sevens qualify for SVNS playoffs in Los Angeles

The Springbok Women’s Sevens booked their place at the SVNS Series playoff tournament in Los Angeles next month following three excellent wins in the group stages of the final qualifier in Krakow, Poland.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoSpringbok Women’s Sevens targets success in Krakow Challenger Series after Cape Town mishaps

A good showing in Poland will secure a spot in the top four for the South Africans and a place in the qualifier for the SVNS Series

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoImpi Visser: Blitzboks mean business at Singapore Sevens after Hong Kong loss

After a ninth-place finish in Hong Kong left title hopes dashed, Blitzboks co-captain Impi Visser and his team are determined to prove themselves in Singapore, where they could still play kingmaker in the SVNS Series championship race.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoSpringbok Sevens aim to rectify errors as they prepare for Singapore

The South Africans will have a chance to redeem themselves in Singapore this weekend after a poor display in Hong Kong.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Blitzboks face crucial match against old foe New Zealand to reach Hong Kong playoffs

After starting the tournament with a clinical performance against Uruguay, the South Africans fell out of the bus against Australia in the second pool match

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoGino Cupido sets sights on Blitzboks debut at Hong Kong Sevens

Rising star Gino Cupido aims for a successful Blitzboks debut at the Hong Kong Sevens, marking a significant step from 15s to 7s rugby, inspired by his experience at the Commonwealth Youth Games.

Sport Rugby
Michael Sherman|Published

Blitzboks face Uruguay and Australia in quest for elusive Hong Kong trophy

The Blitzboks face a challenging opening day at Hong Kong SVNS against Uruguay's never-say-die attitude and Australia's tactical cunning, as they pursue their first championship in the tournament's three-decade history.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoZain Davids: Blitzboks’ ‘amazing flair’ key to breaking Hong Kong Sevens drought

Despite being a powerhouse in rugby sevens, South Africa has never claimed the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens title. Now, with the tournament moving to a new venue, Zain Davids believes their combination of strong defence and attacking prowess could finally break their Hong Kong curse.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Zain Davids boosts Blitzboks as Philip Snyman seeks ‘never-say-die attitude’ at Hong Kong Sevens

The Blitzboks received a significant boost with the return of forward Zain Davids for the Hong Kong Sevens, as coach Philip Snyman emphasises the importance of a 'never-say-die attitude'.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoSpringbok Women’s Player of the Year Nadine Roos became a baller by stepping the boys on the farm

Discover how Nadine Roos, SA Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year, overcame challenges to excel in both 15s and sevens rugby.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoMkhari hopeful Springbok Women Sevens can Rights their wrongs in second Challenger event

The Springbok Women Sevens ended in third position in the World Rugby Sevens Challenger event in Cape Town, and will hope to go two steps further in the second tournament this weekend.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Spain beat Blitzboks to the bronze medal at Perth Sevens

Spain's remarkable rise in international rugby sevens continued as they secured a historic bronze medal at the Perth Sevens, outplaying South Africa's Blitzboks 14-7 in a tension-filled match that saw the Spanish side capitalise on crucial yellow cards to claim their most significant victory yet.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoHow Philip Snyman and Blitzboks broke nine-year hoodoo in Cape Town

Bltizboks coach Philip Snyman has revealed how his troops were able to break the curse that had haunted his side in Cape Town.

Sport Rugby
Michael Sherman|Published

PICS: Zander Reynders revels in 'amazing' debut after Blitzboks' Cape Town Sevens victory

Debutant Zander Reynders has described winning the HSBC SVNS Cape Town for the first time with the Blitzboks on Sunday at the DHL Stadium as an amazing feeling.

Sport Rugby
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Watch VideoBlitzboks players are the real heroes, says coach Philip Snyman

Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman heaped praise on his troops following their win in the Cape Town Sevens final.

Sport Rugby
Michael Sherman|Published

Brilliant Blitzboks break home soil drought with Cape Town Sevens victory

The Blitzboks Beat France to win a first Sevens tournament on home soil since 2015.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Lunga Biyela|Published

No DNA, just RSA: Blitzboks rally past Spain to secure Cape Town Sevens final spot in thrilling comeback

The Blitzboks beat Spain to book their place in the final of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Lunga Biyela|Published

Blitzboks dominate Argentina to secure Cape Town Sevens semi-final spot

The Blitzboks will face Spain in the Cape Town Sevens semi-final on Sunday after beating Argentina in their last game on Saturday night.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Lunga Biyela|Published

Blitzboks dominate Ireland in Cape Town Sevens opener to thrill home crowd

The Blitzboks kicked off their Cape Town Sevens tournament with a convincing win over Ireland on Saturday.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Lunga Biyela|Published

Blitzboks' Siviwe Soyizwapi looking forward(s) and not back(line) after tough 2024

Former wing Siviwe Soyiswapi is one of the forwards that will have to step up and bring the physicality for the Blitzboks at the Cape Town Sevens this weekend.

Sport Rugby Sevens
John Goliath|Published

Blitzboks go down to France to finish sixth at Dubai 7s

The Blitzboks finished sixth after they were pipped by France in their fifth-place play-off at the Dubai Sevens on Sunday.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Staff Reporter|Published