Simnikiwe Xabanisa | Why has the Blitzboks’ form fallen off a cliff?

One of the most enduring mysteries of this rugby season has to be what on earth happened to the Blitzboks’ form.

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Blitzboks, beaten by Samoa, fail to make quarter-finals for the first time since 2013

The Springbok Sevens team were knocked out of the Toulouse Sevens tournament after failing to make the quarter-finals for the first time...

21 May

Blitzboks bounce back to beat Spain at France Sevens

The Blitzboks have come back with a win against Spain in their second Pool D encounter at the France Sevens at Stade Ernest-Wallon in...

20 May

Ill-disciplined Blitzboks suffer historic loss to Ireland at France Sevens

An ill-disciplined Springbok Sevens side suffered a disappointing loss to Ireland in their opening Pool D encounter at the France Sevens...

20 May

Blow for Blitzboks as Selvyn Davids forced out of France Sevens

The Blitzboks were dealt a blow on Monday afternoon with the news that playmaker Selvyn Davids had withdrawn from the squad for the...

16 May

Stalwarts Du Preez, Du Plessis return for Blitzboks' Euro trip

Stalwarts Branco du Preez and Muller du Plessis are back in the Blitzboks fray.

12 May

'We had hot and cold moments' - Positive finish in Vancouver eases some pain for Powell

Six tries against France and a victory over New Zealand in their last two matches at the Vancouver Sevens pointed to a positive ending...

18 Apr

Quick hands in final minute sees Blitzboks clinch 5th place over New Zealand at Vancouver Sevens

On Sunday, South Africa clawed their way to a 17-15 victory over New Zealand to claim a fifth-place finish at the Vancouver Sevens.

18 Apr

Blitzboks crash out of Vancouver Sevens with quarter-final loss to Samoa

The Blitzboks have crashed out of the Vancouver Sevens after Sunday's Cup quarter-final defeat to Samoa at the BC Place Stadium in Canada.

17 Apr

WATCH | Ref unceremoniously clattered at Canada Sevens

Get out the way! Referee Francisco Gonzalez found himself unceremoniously pushed to the ground by Canada's Jack Kelly after getting in...

17 Apr

Blitzboks expecting tough clash against 'physical' Samoa

The Blitzboks are through to the knock-out stages of the Canada Sevens after winning their three pool games on Saturday.

17 Apr

Stalwarts shine as shaky Blitzboks stay unbeaten in Vancouver to book Cup QF against Samoa

Two of the Blitzboks' unsung heroes inspired a stirring comeback against the Australians as Neil Powell's troops ended the group stage of...

17 Apr

Blitzboks start Vancouver Sevens on high note with hard-fought win over Spain

The Springbok Sevens side got back to winning ways when they beat Spain in their opening Pool C clash at the Vancouver Sevens.

16 Apr

Can high-flying Blitzboks bounce back in Canada?

The Blitzboks head into this weekend's Canada Sevens as defending champions while they are also at the top of the current World Series...

15 Apr

Sibusiso Mjikeliso | Race to succeed Neil Powell: Why not Vuyo Zangqa?

With Neil Powell winding down his highly successful Blitzboks tenure, one name that shouldn't go without mention in the race to succeed...

14 Apr

Blitzboks reflect on poor Singapore form, vow to resurrect matters in Vancouver

After dominating the World Sevens circuit over the past year, the Blitzboks were left smarting after losing in the quarter-finals of the...

14 Apr

'We did not keep to our standards' - Springbok Sevens leaders reflect on underwhelming weekend

Following three consecutive defeats at the Singapore Sevens this past weekend, the Blitzboks' top brass said while disappointed, they...

11 Apr

Fiji overpower New Zealand to win Singapore Rugby Sevens

Fiji produced a powerful performance to see off New Zealand 28-17 on Sunday and clinch victory in the Singapore leg of the World Rugby...

10 Apr