ARTICLES RELATING TO SEVENS

SA to host Sevens Round 3

2013-05-17 11:38

SA will host Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series on December 7/8 after the IRB confirmed the dates for the 2013/14 season.

Log: Sevens World Series

2013-05-13 07:16

Final standings in the nine-tournament 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series which started in Australia and ended in England.

London milestone for Horne

2013-05-10 13:06

Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will become the first South African to play 50 tournaments in the HSBC Sevens World Series.

Samoa no match for Blitzbokke

2013-05-04 20:16

The SA Sevens team have thrashed Samoa to top their pool at the HSBC World Sevens Series Glasgow Sevens.

Blitzbokke seek Afrika boost

2013-03-29 20:15

South Africa get their Tokyo Sevens campaign underway with a tough battle against Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji.

Blitzbokke beaten by Pumas

2013-03-22 15:41

The Blitzbokke have been beaten by Argentina in their opening HSBC World Sevens Series match in Hong Kong.

Gregan tips Rio sevens upset

2013-03-21 10:38

Wallabies legend George Gregan has tipped an unlikely rugby nation to cause an upset at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Du Preez bolsters Blitzbokke

2013-02-08 12:12

Livewire scrumhalf Branco du Preez returns to action with the Springbok Sevens team at the Las Vegas Sevens.

NZ chase Sevens hat-trick

2013-01-31 09:20

New Zealand will be seeking a third straight victory on home soil in the fourth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series in Wellington.

Treu calls up Maties duo

2012-12-19 13:01

Two stars of the Maties Varsity Sports Sevens team have been called up by Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu to train with his squad.

Afrika boost for Blitzbokke

2012-12-06 13:38

Cecil Afrika has returned to the Springbok Sevens squad for the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament this weekend.

Blitzbokke edge past England

2012-11-30 09:45

The South African Sevens team have beaten England in their opening clash at the HSBC Sevens World Series match in Dubai.

Blitzbokke lead the way

2012-11-22 10:35

It may be on a much smaller scale, but to Tank Lanning’s mind, Sevens is now leading the XV-a-side code in four key areas.

Blitzbokke off to flying start

2012-10-13 08:06

The Springbok Sevens team have won their opening two matches at the Gold Coast Sevens tournament in Australia.

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Blitzbokke coach kids

2012-09-19 12:53

The Blitzbokke held a coaching clinic for underprivileged kids in Gansbaai as part of the Absa Spaces for Sport initiative. See pictures.

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Record numbers for Sevens

2012-05-17 14:02

IRB chairperson Bernard Lapasset has hailed the global success of another record-breaking HSBC Sevens World Series.

Tietjens inducted into IRB HOF

2012-05-14 12:14

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been inducted into the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame.

SA v NZ in London quarters

2012-05-12 21:40

The South African Sevens team will play New Zealand in the quarter-finals at the London Sevens at Twickenham.

Blitzbokke struggle past Scots

2012-05-12 16:02

The South African Sevens team has struggled to subdue Scotland in their HSBC London Sevens match at Twickenham.

SA draw Australia in London

2012-05-08 11:15

The SA Sevens team will play Australia, Scotland and Portugal in their pool matches at the HSBC London Sevens.

Blitzbokke to face England

2012-05-05 21:01

Wales have scored their first ever victory over South Africa when they defeated the Blitzbokke at the Glasgow Sevens to top Pool D.

Tietjens signs on for Olympics

2012-04-04 08:42

Sevens legend Gordon Tietjens will coach New Zealand at the 2016 Olympics after signing a four-year contract extension.

Afrika blow for Blitzbokke

2012-03-28 14:03

Bok Sevens star Cecil Afrika is on his way home to undergo treatment on his injured right knee and will miss the Japan Sevens.

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Blitzbokke beaten by NZ

2012-03-24 13:31

The South African Sevens team have been beaten by New Zealand in their Pool B match at the HSBC World Sevens in Hong Kong.

 

NZ win London Sevens in style

2013-05-13 07:31

New Zealand set the seal on their 2012/13 Sevens World Series victory by winning the ninth and final round in London.

Fixtures: Sevens World Series

2013-05-13 07:09

Fixtures and winners for each leg of the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series which started in Australia and ended in England.

Delport ruled out of London

2013-05-07 10:51

Veteran Blitzbokke playmaker Paul Delport has been ruled out of the London Sevens due to a knee injury.

Blitzbokke squeak past Canada

2013-05-04 16:25

The SA Sevens side have escaped with a last-gasp victory over Canada in their Pool A Glasgow Sevens match.

Afrika joins Blitzbokke squad

2013-03-26 11:44

Cecil Afrika has joined the Springbok Sevens team for the Tokyo leg of the HSBC World Series this weekend.

NZ favourites in Hong Kong

2013-03-21 11:51

World Series leaders New Zealand are early favourites to claim their 11th Hong Kong title in the Sevens Series' premier event.

Blitzbokke reach USA semis

2013-02-10 09:03

The South African Sevens team will play defending champions Samoa in the semi-finals of the USA leg of the HSBC World Sevens.

SBW's goal is Olympic gold

2013-02-04 14:22

Sonny Bill Williams has set his sights on a Sevens gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

No Ebersohn for Blitzbokke

2013-01-08 10:02

Cheetahs centre Roberth Ebersohn will not be released to play for the Blitzbokke in the year's opening two sevens events.

Blitzbokke off to flying start

2012-12-08 13:29

The South African Sevens team got their HSBC Word Series Port Elizabeth leg campaign off to a winning start against Samoa.

Blitzbokke beaten by Portugal

2012-11-30 13:27

The South African Sevens team have crashed to a shock defeat to Portugal in their HSBC Sevens World Series clash in Dubai.

Blitzbokke hit the kitchen

2012-11-23 09:49

Under the watchful eye of MasterChef SA judge, Benny Masekwameng, the Blitzbokke have ventured into... the kitchen!

Blitzbokke thrash New Zealand

2012-10-13 11:47

The South African Sevens team have thrashed their New Zealand opponents on Day 1 of the Gold Coast leg of the HSBC Sevens.

Two new caps for Blitzbokke

2012-10-04 13:01

Coach Paul Treu has included two new caps in his 12-man Springbok Sevens squad for round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series.

Argentina cancel Sevens leg

2012-08-17 11:34

Argentina have postponed hosting their round of the 2012/13 Sevens World Series because of logistical problems.

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Tomasi Cama has been named the IRB Player of the Year after topping the point-scoring log and finishing as the third highest try-scorer.

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Cama wins Sevens top award

2012-05-14 08:33

Fijian-born New Zealand playmaker Tomasi Cama has been named IRB Sevens Player of the Year, succeeding SA's Cecil Afrika.

Blitzbokke lose to Australia

2012-05-12 20:10

The South African Sevens team have lost their final Pool D match against Australia at the London Sevens at Twickenham.

Blitzbokke snub for top award

2012-05-08 11:34

Three nominees, two New Zealanders and one Englishman, has been unveiled for the IRB Sevens Player of the Year Award.

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The highlights of the Glasgow Sevens final between England and New Zealand.

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Blitzbokke edge Scotland

2012-05-05 16:54

The Springbok Sevens have fought hard to beat Scotland to move into the quarter-finals in their second match of the Glasgow Sevens.

Eng await Blitzbokke in Japan

2012-03-31 15:46

South Africa will have to overcome England on Sunday to reach the Cup semi-finals of the Japan Sevens in Tokyo.

At the stadium or on TV?

2012-03-27 10:47

Gary Boshoff weighs up the pros and cons of watching rugby live at the stadium or at home in front of the television.

Blitzbokke v Samoa in Japan

2012-03-26 08:48

The International Rugby Board has announced the pool draw for Round 7 of the HSBC Sevens World Series taking place in Tokyo.

Blitzbokke make winning start

2012-03-23 14:58

The South African Sevens team have made a winning start to the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens against Wales.

 
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