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.
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.
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.
Blitzboks get new era underway
The Blitzboks got the new era under Sandile Ngcobo off to a solid start with a win over Uruguay in their opening fixture at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.
Mind over matter for Blitzboks in bubble
Their movements are very limited due to a hard tournament bubble, but the Blitzboks are still itching for the opening tournament of the 2022-23 Sevens Series in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Sevens back, but will it still be party time?
The Hong Kong Sevens will kick off on Friday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, but virus controls may dampen the high-octane rugby tournament’s famous hard-partying atmosphere.
Blitzboks duo shrug off butterflies in Hong Kong ‘debut’
JC Pretorius and Ronald Brown are both confident ahead of their first appearances for the Blitzboks at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.
Blitzboks out to make history in Hong Kong
Veteran Branco du Preez is confident the Blitzboks can get their new era off to a flying start with a first-ever tournament win at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.
Branco back for Blitzboks
Branco du Preez is among five players who missed out on the Sevens World Cup to be included in the Blitzboks’ squad for this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens.
New-era Blitzboks seek consistency
Blitzbok assistant coach Philip Snyman has revealed the team’s ambitious target for the 2022-23 World Rugby Sevens Series.
