Kok thrilled with award

Blitzboks star Werner Kok says receiving the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Award was beyond his wildest expectations, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Blitzboks lose Branco

Springbok Sevens scrumhalf Branco du Preez has been ruled out of action for the rest of the year after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Sevens youngsters strike gold

South Africa withstood a late surge by Australia to claim a 30-21 victory in the sevens final at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa, on Friday.

Joubert to join sevens circuit

Craig Joubert will be on the referees panel for the 2015-16 Sevens World Series ahead of the Olympic Games.

Speight to play Olympic Sevens

Henry Speight has agreed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union that will see him go to Rio 2016.

New sevens season

The 2015-16 World Rugby Sevens Series schedule includes new rounds in Sydney, Paris, Singapore, Cape Town and Vancouver.