Vancouver Sevens: Blitzboks in spotlight

Defending champions and overall series leaders, the pressure is on the Blitzboks to bounce back at the Canada Sevens this weekend.

Sonny Bill tunes up next opponent

Former All Blacks ace Sonny Bill Williams is ready for his next bout, telling YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul that “if he wants some, he can get it”.

Cheetahs boss: Ruan talks, Frans walks

Coach Hawies Fourie praised captain Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn for helping to lead the Cheetahs’ comeback victory over Western Province on Friday.

Powell cracks whip as Blitzboks get defensive

Coach Neil Powell expects a more disciplined performance as the Blitzboks look to retain the Canada Sevens title this weekend.

Highlights: Blues snap 18-year drought in Christchurch

The Blues held on to record an historic victory in Super Rugby Pacific over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Watch: Blitzboks work on body and mind

Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi provides insight on how the team will get back to winning ways at the Canada Sevens, starting in Vancouver on Saturday.

Watch: Spies got the jump on Warburton?

Pierre Spies and Sam Warburton battled it out in Test rugby, but who can claim bragging rights for the most hang time in the gym?

Sharks star turns rescuer

Sharks lock Gerbrandt Grobler has reportedly saved a pregnant woman trapped in her home during the heavy flooding in KwaZulu-Natal this week.

Griquas rip out Lions’ hearts at the death

Griquas replacement Ashlon Davids scored a match-winning try on the final whistle to deny the Lions a first victory in the Currie Cup this season on Thursday in Johannesburg.

Blitzboks ‘back to zero’, so skipper switches gears

Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Blitzboks have experienced a reversal in fortunes, but he believes the team can turn things around in the Canadian leg of the World Sevens Series.