No excuses as Blitzboks flounder in Hamilton
You’d be hard-pressed to find when last the South African Sevens team performed this poorly in a World Series tournament, finishing 10th in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Blitzboks get yet another sponsor
SA Rugby confirmed a major new backer for the Springbok Sevens team with banking giant, FNB, revealed as an associate sponsor to the Blitzboks.
O’Sullivan: Spirit of the Olympics – a perfect fit for Rugby Sevens
The moment the Fijian Sevens team started singing a glorious song of thanks is when David O’Sullivan stopped feeling bad that South Africa hadn’t won the gold medal.
Wild celebrations as Fiji wins first ever Olympic gold, disappointment for Boks
Fijians erupted in celebration, setting off flares and dancing in the streets after their Sevens rugby team won the South Pacific nation’s first ever Olympic medal – and gold at that.
Team South Africa’s best chance of an Olympic gold medal
David O’Sullivan thinks the Rugby Sevens team chosen for the Rio Olympic Games is excellent, and should guarantee South Africa a medal.
Former Lions coach Eugene Eloff – Living the American Dream
In an exclusive interview, former Lions coach Eugene Eloff talks about his impending move to America for the next chapter of his rugby life.
Blitzbokke get favourable Olympics draw as rugby returns after 92 year absence
Rugby is returning to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after 92 years in its sevens format, a smaller and faster version of the 15-man game.
South Africa stun New Zealand to claim sevens gold
By Michael Hann GLASGOW (Reuters) – South Africa ended New Zealand’s dominance of the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens with a 17-12 victory at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday to win the gold medal. New Zealand had not lost a Commonwealth match since the sport made its debut in 1998 and they looked to be heading for … Read more
Habana a nominated reserve in Glasgow after late release
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa winger Bryan Habana has secured a late release from his French club Toulon to compete at the Commonwealth Games but the delayed decision has left him a nominated reserve for the Glasgow event. Habana and fellow Springbok Schalk Brits were named in the South African sevens team for the … Read more
Viva Las Vegas – Blitzbokke top of the world and log as they win Sevens Tournament in Vegas
The South African Sevens side, the Blitzbokke, overcame their nemesis, beating the New Zealand Sevens side in the final of the Las Vegas Sevens on Sunday night to move to the top of the HSBC Sevens World Series standings. By Michael Marnewick They came into the tournament as defending champions, enjoying the American sin city … Read more