Wales scrap men’s sevens programme
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that its men’s sevens programme will cease to operate in its current format for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
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.
Best of YouTube: When tackling goes wrong
In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation of moments when the ball-carrier got the better of their defender.
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.
Watch: Blitzboks love being back at training
Despite not seeing any competitive action for a while to come, the Blitzboks are back in camp doing gym work and running bleep tests in preparation for next year’s tournaments.
Brown: Rio was a moment to be proud of
Former Blitbzok captain Kyle Brown has spoken about leading the team to a bronze medal in the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
In pictures: Blitzboks return to training
Check out some of the pictures from the Blitzboks’ camp as some squad members returned to the team’s base in Stellenbosch for testing, ahead of their return to training.
Rewind: Afrika assists Habana on Sevens return
Look back at when Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika combined superbly with Springbok icon Bryan Habana, who scored his first Sevens try 12 years after making his debut.
Reports: England scrap sevens programme for 2020
England’s men and women sevens players could find themselves without contracts a year away from the Tokyo Olympics after the RFU scrapped its professional sevens programme for the rest of 2020.
