SOUTH-AFRICA
Blitzboks suffer opening day defeats at 2024 Olympic Rugby Sevens
South Africa team lost both their pool matches on the opening day of the Rugby Sevens tournament of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris at the Stade de France on Wednesday,
Andre Esterhuizen handed four-match suspension following red card
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been suspended for four matches after receiving a red card against Portugal on Saturday.
Bryan Habana hails Antoine Dupont as star for rugby sevens at Paris 2024
South Africa legend Bryan Habana has stated that "box office" Antoine Dupont will elevate rugby sevens to new heights at the Paris Olympics.
Humble Makazole Mapimpi plays down achievements despite growing legend
Makazole Mapimpi's try-scoring prowess once again came under the spotlight against Portugal on Saturday, but the humble winger was quick to play down his achievements.
Portugal coach 'felt' for Andre Esterhuizen after 'unfortunate' red card
Portugal head coach Simon Mannix spoke proudly about his team's performance against the Springboks while also addressing Andre Esterhuizen's "unfortunate" red card.
Springboks and Portugal deliver tries aplenty in action-packed showdown
The Springboks overcame an early red card to beat an impressive Portugal side 64-21 in a highly entertaining debut clash between the two nations in Bloemfontein.
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