Blitzboks determined to deliver in Vancouver Sevens in Canada
It took them just over 30 hours to get from Cape Town to Vancouver, but for the Springbok Sevens it is all part of the job and uncomfortable travel will not deter their ambition to…
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Mtshali praises the role his late father played growing up
Springbok Sevens star Masande Mtshali recalls how big a role his late father played in making all his dreams a success.
Delight for Ngcobo, despair for Dazel as HSBC SVNS Cape Town kicks off
DHL STADIUM – Springbok Sevens have lifted the hopes of South Africans after smashing Great Britain 19-5 in their first match of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday. Three tries saw Sandile Ngcobo’s charges…
Pretorius to add speed and versatility to Blitzboks in Cape Town
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo named Tiaan Pretorius as the only new player in his squad for this weekend’s HSBC SVNS Cape Town tournament
Grobbelaar ruled out of HSBC SVNS Cape Town
Springbok Sevens prop Christie Grobbelaar has been ruled out of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium this weekend after sustaining an ankle injury.
It’s high five in Dubai for Blitzboks
The Springbok Sevens team made history on Sunday by winning the Sevens Tournament in Dubai for a record fifth time. They started their 2024 HSBC SVNS campaign on a high note by winning the opening…
Blitzboks eager to right the wrongs from last season
There are familiar comforts in Dubai for the Springbok Sevens team, with the knowledge that a good track record and some passionate support await them at The Sevens Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.
Selvyn Davids to lead Blitzboks on Dubai mission
Experienced playmaker Selvyn Davids will lead the Springbok Sevens team for the 2024 HSBC SVNS series, starting in Dubai next weekend, where he will be joined by two uncapped players in the first of the eight tournaments of the revamped season.
Setback for Blitzboks’ Olympic dreams in Harare
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.
Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe
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.