Pretoria teenage swimming sensation Lara van Niekerk onto the international stage
19-year-old Lara van Niekerk attributes her success to her determination to keep on improving and her ability to overlook obstacles.
Commonwealth Games
Senatla, Nel prepare to do battle for the Blitzboks in London
The Blitzboks have maintained a steady head of steam all season, always qualifying for the semi-finals in the 8 tournaments played so far, but failing to take maximum points after the tournament opener in Dubai.
Kyle Brown captains the Blitzboks in Singapore
Kyle Brown, the second most-capped Springbok Sevens player of all time, will lead an exciting Blitzbok squad to Singapore this weekend for the eighth tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Disappointing finish to the Commonwealth Games for the Blitzboks
The Springbok Sevens team missed out on a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia and have now set their sights on the remaining two objectives they aim to achieve this season.
Defending gold: Selvyn Davids joins Blitzboks squad at Commonwealth Games
Selvyn Davids was named Player of the Hong Kong Sevens, and has been rewarded for his strong showing with a call-up to the Blitzboks Commonwealth Games team.
Commonwealth Games offers up massive opportunity for Blitzboks youngsters at HK Sevens
From the new coach, former Blitzboks star Marius Schoeman, to the 13 players in the squad with 5 of them uncapped and a combined 134 games between the rest, it’s raw talent as its best.
Geduld to miss North American leg of World Sevens Series
The Springbok Sevens team will be without playmaker Justin Geduld for the next two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Las Vegas and Vancouver.
Now more than ever, SA needs to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The bidding to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup has opened, and here’s why we not only deserve, but need to stage the tournament, which could outshine even the glories and benefits of 1995.
Lessons from Rio – Is Africa ready to host the Olympics?
Pieter Cronje reflects on how the Olympic Games transpired in Rio de Janeiro ands asks if Africa is now ready to host the showcase event?
Kwagga targets Olympic gold in Rio
Kwagga Smith has proven to be a key player in the Springbok Sevens squad this season, which bodes well for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.