Unbeaten Blitzboks power into Edmonton quarters
The Blitzboks topped pool A of the Edmonton Sevens with commanding wins over Mexico, Hong Kong and Canada on day one of the tournament.
Powell impressed by ‘massive effort’ from young Blitzbok squad
Neil Powell has praised the Blitzboks following their success at the Canada Sevens tournament in Vancouver, where they claimed the title in commanding fashion after beating Kenya in the Cup final on Monday.
Blitzboks pack four rookies for Canada trip
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has named four uncapped players in the 13-man squad to travel to Canada this weekend for tournaments in Vancouver and Edmonton later this month.
Sharks lure Powell to Durban amid coaching shake-up
The Sharks have confirmed the appointment of Neil Powell and John McFarland to the coaching team for the inaugural United Rugby Championship.
Blitzboks reveal provisional Olympic squad
Neil Powell has named a preliminary 17-man squad that will represent the Blitzboks at the Tokyo Olympic Games where they will vie for gold in the sevens competition.
Ndhlovu’s Olympic dream shattered
Springbok Sevens outside back Mfundo Ndhlovu has been ruled out of Olympic Games contention following an ankle injury that will require surgery.
Blitzboks bring in big guns for preparation tournament
There will be familiar faces among the South African sevens squads assembled by Neil Powell for the second tournament of Rugby Africa’s Solidarity Sevens Camp.
Blitzboks to delay entry into Olympic Village
Neil Powell has revealed the reason behind the decision to move his Blitzboks into the Olympic Village just three days before their quest for gold at the Olympic Games gets under way in Tokyo.
Rookie overcomes illness to make Blitzboks squad
Ronald Brown has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for their trip to Madrid where they will compete in two tournaments hosted by the Spanish Rugby Union.
Blitzboks enter unknown territory
In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Neil Powell reveals how the Springbok Sevens squad have adopted new-look training programmes despite facing an uncertain future.
