sevens

Blitzboks get new era underway

The Blitzboks got the new era under Sandile Ngcobo off to a solid start with a win over Uruguay in their opening fixture at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.

Hong Kong Sevens back, but will it still be party time?

The Hong Kong Sevens will kick off on Friday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, but virus controls may dampen the high-octane rugby tournament’s famous hard-partying atmosphere.

South Africa's Branco du Preez (R) vies with Australia's Ben Marr (L) during the rugby union quarter final match between South Africa and Australia on the second day of the London 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series event at Twickenham Stadium in west London on May 29, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Blitzboks out to make history in Hong Kong

Veteran Branco du Preez is confident the Blitzboks can get their new era off to a flying start with a first-ever tournament win at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.

Pick SA’s Greatest Blitzbok: Afrika claims crown

Cecil Afrika dealt a knockout blow to Seabelo Senatla in the final round of this series to earn the mantle of SA’s greatest Blitzbok.

Cape Town Sevens tickets go on sale

Tickets for the Cape Town Sevens will go on sale to the public on Wednesday.

Pick SA’s greatest Blitzbok: The Final

Cecil Afrika brought Branco du Preez’s winning run to a halt as he dismissed his opponent by a significant margin, signalling the arrival of the final challenger in this series to decide SA’s greatest Blitzbok.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Neil Powell of South Africa hugs Angelo Davids after his team won the gold medal during the Rugby Sevens final match between South Africa and Fiji on day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Coventry Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Coventry, England.

Davids: Powell much more than a coach

Angelo Davids paid an emotional tribute to outgoing Blitzboks coach Neil Powell at the Sevens World Cup on Sunday.

Watch: Ugandan Okeny’s rampant run

Watch as Nobert Okeny sits his man down and evades another as he goes over for a great solo try in Uganda’s 12-0 Bowl quarter-final victory over South Korea on Saturday morning.

Highlights: Sevens World Cup (Day 1)

On an explosive first day of the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town, the Blitzboks progressed to the quarter-finals, while England and USA were knocked out in the round of 16.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: Players during the Round of 16 match between South Africa and Chile on day 1 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks worried about slipping up in quarters

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is concerned about the potential impact of pitch conditions at Cape Town Stadium when the Blitzboks take on Ireland in the Sevens World Cup late on Saturday night.