Powell has to start from scratch
In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Blitzboks boss Neil Powell looks ahead to what could be an unexpectedly congested schedule in the lead-up to the Olympics Games next July.
Rugby’s Olympic slot under threat
Rugby is facing the shocking prospect of being dumped from the Olympics in the wake of the homophobic scandal that has rocked World Rugby.
Nel giving back through rugby
Stormers centre Ruhan Nel is raffling out some of his favourite rugby jerseys in order to help a missionary and feeding scheme in Cape Town.
Paper Talk: Powell set to stay, Goosen missing Bloem
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including some good news for the Blitzboks and Neil Powell.
Rewind: Blitzboks’ greatest comebacks (Part 1)
Relive the Singapore Sevens final where the Blitzboks came from 19-0 down to beat Fiji and put their names on the trophy.
Watch: 24 Sevens – Cape Town
Go behind the scenes with the Blitzboks in this fascinating documentary about life on the World Sevens Series.
National coaches share expertise via webinar
Springbok and Blitzbok coaches have started to share their expertise online and in real time with a large number of coaches across the country during the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Olympics set to clash with Lions tour
Springboks such as Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe may need to rethink plans to make themselves for Olympic Sevens selection after confirmation that the postponed Summer Games will clash with the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.
Kok still has Olympic dream
Blitzbok forward Werner Kok admits he would still like to take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games despite signing for the Sharks.
Powell: Blitzboks realise seriousness of pandemic
Neil Powell says despite feeling a stab of disappointment at the postponement of the Olympics, the Blitzboks will do whatever is needed to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
