Du Plessis reaping rewards of sevens focus

Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis says he is happy that he made the decision to commit to sevens full time for the next two years. DYLAN JACK reports.

Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Sevens players and staff are being tested for coronavirus because they came into contact with the Australia Men’s Sevens side.

Two Aussie Sevens members tested for Covid-19

Two members of the Australian Sevens programme have been tested for coronavirus after showing signs and symptoms associated with the pandemic.

Paper Talk: Pote could keep job under White

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the talks between the Vodacom Bulls and Jake White.

Women’s Sevens Challenger Series postponed

World Rugby have announced that the Women’s Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch has been postponed due to the coronavirus.

Powell: Kolbe door ‘still open’

Blitzbok coach Neil Powell says there is still a possibility that Cheslin Kolbe could play for the side during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. DYLAN JACK reports.

Covid-19 concerns factoring into Blitzboks’ plans

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell admits it is difficult to find the right balance in their preparations for the season ahead due to ongoing uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, writes DYLAN JACK.

Powell disappointed with Blitzboks discipline

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell said he was left disappointed with his team’s discipline and mental approach after their fourth-place finish at the Vancouver Sevens.

Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver

The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens.

Blitzboks fightback stuns the USA

The Blitzboks came from a 10-point deficit to claim a 26-10 victory over the USA in the quarter-finals of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.