SPRINGBOK SEVENS

Springbok Sevens

Blitzboks have to adapt quickly in New Zealand

The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.

ryan-oosthuizen-2022-jpg

New Zealand Sevens a special one for Oosthuizen and Baron

Springbok Sevens stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen will be completing a personal milestone this weekend at the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament in Hamilton.

Branco du Preez

Blitzbok legend Du Preez retires from international game

South Africa's most-capped Springbok Sevens player Branco du Preez has retired from international sevens rugby, leaving behind a proud legacy of highlights, records and gold medals.

blitzboks-dec-11-2022-jpg

Ngcobo: Blitzboks well-placed but plenty of work to be done

Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo was happy to see the Blitzboks still top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a fourth-place finish at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens.

springbok-sevens-jpg-6

Blitzboks slip to fourth spot in Cape Town

The HSBC Cape Town Sevens ended on a disappointing note for the Springbok Sevens team as the rain came down at DHL Stadium, with the USA winning the bronze medal match by 22-14 on Sunday evening.

springbok-sevens-jpg-5

Samoa knock SA out in semi-final extra-time drama

The Springbok Sevens team were knocked out of the Cup competition at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens in the cruellest of ways as Samoa beat them by 10-7 with a golden penalty goal in extra time of their semi-final at the DHL Stadium on Sunday afternoon.