Olympics to be pushed back until 2021
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says the 2020 Olympic Games will likely be postponed until 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Olympic organisers considering postponement
Sevens teams are continuing to wait on the International Olympic Committee as pressure grows to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Aussie Sevens members test negative for Covid-19
Rugby Australia has confirmed that members of the Australia Sevens programme who were tested for Covid-19 have each returned negative tests.
Du Plessis reaping rewards of sevens focus
Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis says he is happy that he made the decision to commit to sevens full time for the next two years. DYLAN JACK reports.
Two Aussie Sevens members tested for Covid-19
Two members of the Australian Sevens programme have been tested for coronavirus after showing signs and symptoms associated with the pandemic.
Women’s Sevens Challenger Series postponed
World Rugby have announced that the Women’s Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
Powell: Kolbe door ‘still open’
Blitzbok coach Neil Powell says there is still a possibility that Cheslin Kolbe could play for the side during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. DYLAN JACK reports.
Covid-19 concerns factoring into Blitzboks’ plans
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell admits it is difficult to find the right balance in their preparations for the season ahead due to ongoing uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, writes DYLAN JACK.
Powell disappointed with Blitzboks discipline
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell said he was left disappointed with his team’s discipline and mental approach after their fourth-place finish at the Vancouver Sevens.
Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver
The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens.
