What happened to Boom Prinsloo?

In a feature from the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, we caught up with former Bulls, Cheetahs and Blitzboks player Boom Prinsloo.

Afrika, Basson to play in USA

American side San Diego Legion has confirmed the signings of Blitzbok Cecil Afrika and Springbok Bjorn Basson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.

Draft squad named for Green and Gold showdown

A host of capped Springboks, several Blitzboks and a number of recent Junior Boks are among a roster of 93 players in the draft squad for the historic Springbok Showdown in Cape Town on Saturday, 3 October.

Watch: Blitzboks perfect Jerusalema challenge

Check out the Springbok Sevens squad’s version of the viral Jerusalema challenge, which they did in aid of charity.

Top comebacks: Sithole stuns Aussies

In the first of a new series looking back on rugby’s most memorable comebacks, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the day when the Blitzboks beat Australia in the 2011 Edinburgh Sevens final.

Medal ceremony draws curtain on Blitzboks’ season

The Springbok Sevens team has officially wrapped up their Covid-19- disrupted season after receiving silver medals for finishing second in the 2019-20 World Rugby Sevens Series.

Olympic-qualified teams get financial lifeline

World Rugby has announced details of a rugby sevens investment strategy to optimise the sport’s preparation for, and participation at, next year’s Olympic Games.

Powell: We have a ‘second chance’

Blitzbok coach Neil Powell speaks about the restructured Olympics preparations, previous hopes of including Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith, while also paying tribute to retired Cecil Afrika.

Watch: Blitzboks’ speed tests

Check out this video from training that shows just how quick off the mark the Blitzboks’ star players are.

Powell: We had a great plan in place for the Olympics

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell chats to editor Craig Lewis about the sudden end to the 2019-20 World Rugby Sevens Series and disruption to the team’s preparations for the postponed Olympics.