Imbokodo look to next season after sevens disappointment

The Springbok Women’s Sevens side will not give up on their drive to become a core team in the Sevens Series despite the cancellation of the inaugural Challenger Series.

Powell: NZ deserves Sevens Series title

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell has congratulated the All Blacks Sevens team after they were named winners of the 2019-20 World Rugby Sevens Series on Tuesday.

New Zealand named Sevens champions

New Zealand has been awarded both the men’s and women’s Sevens Series titles as the remaining tournaments in the 2019-20 season have been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Afrika: I had to embrace my shyness

Retiring Blitzboks player Cecil Afrika has opened up about how he has evolved as a leader within the team, writes DYLAN JACK.

Afrika: I hope l leave the jersey in better position

Retiring Blitzbok Cecil Afrika says he is grateful to have played for the Springbok Sevens team and thanks fans for their contributions and continued support during his illustrious career.

SA Rugby registers spike in transformation progress

SA Rugby’s annual audit has shown that the governing body has registered a 22% increase in its transformation progress in the 2019 calendar year.

Watch: Cecil Afrika – Blitzbok great

Following the retirement of Cecil Afrika, check out this special tribute video from rugby.com.au of some of the Springbok Sevens great’s best moments over the years.

Twitter reaction to Cecil Afrika’s retirement

Check out what former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika.

Afrika officially steps down from Blitzboks duty

SA Rugby has confirmed that Cecil Afrika has ended his celebrated 12-year sevens career after reaching a mutual agreement with the Blitzboks’ management.

Vaccine key in rugby context

World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.