Blitzboks through to HK playoffs despite second defeat
The Blitzboks progressed to the playoffs of the Hong Kong Sevens despite letting a 10-point half-time lead slip in a loss to France in their final pool game on Saturday.
Red Roses, Black Ferns to face off for World Cup title
England and New Zealand both survived thrilling semi-finals against Canada and France, respectively, to secure their places in the Women’s World Cup final.
On this day: Ireland end 111-year wait for Kiwi scalp
On 5 November 2016, Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time, with their victory in Chicago also snapping the All Blacks’ record run of 18 straight wins.
Blitzboks slip up against Great Britain
A late fightback from the Blitzboks was not enough as they suffered a narrow defeat by Great Britain in their opening fixture of day two of the Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday.
Ireland suffer late injury blow for Bok Test
On the eve of the showdown against the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday, hosts Ireland have suffered an injury withdrawal.
Saturday Quiz: The Springbok Sizzler!
Rack your brains, it’s time for the Saturday quiz!
Kolisi: Boks ‘excited’ to have Rassie back
Siya Kolisi says it’s “special” to have Rassie Erasmus back to tell the Springboks what he sees on-field when they take on Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Louw, Stormers duo get SA ‘A’ call-ups
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw, DHL Stormers wing Leolin Zas and hooker JJ Kotze were called up to the South Africa ‘A’ squad on Friday as injury replacements.
Saffa lock to debut for England
Former Western Province lock David Ribbans is set to make his Test debut for England in the clash against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday.
Watch: Brown left red-faced by blooper
Ronald Brown let a certain try go-a-begging when he lost control of the ball while trying to ground it in the Blitzboks’ opening victory at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.
