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Blitzboks coach Sandile Ngcobo at Sydney Sevens.
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Sydney Sevens preview: Blitzboks to express team culture

Blitzboks Sevens
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Blitzboks drawn to face All Blacks at Sydney Sevens

James Murphy Blitzboks Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks forced into late change ahead of Sydney Sevens

Blitzboks coach Sandile Ngcobo at Sydney Sevens.
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Sydney Sevens preview: Blitzboks to express team culture

Blitzboks Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks drawn to face All Blacks at Sydney Sevens

James Murphy Blitzboks Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks forced into late change ahead of Sydney Sevens

New Zealand Sevens
Sevens

World Rugby Sevens log UPDATED: All Blacks top, Blitzboks in 4th

By Garrin Lambley22-01-2023 12:27

The Springbok Sevens side have slipped to fourth place in the updated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log after the New Zealand Sevens leg.

Blitzboks Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks at New Zealand Sevens: Who they play – and when

By Garrin Lambley17-01-2023 11:40

The Springbok Sevens team will have to find a way to blend in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.

Blitzboks star Branco du Preez waves goodbye. Photo Ashley Vlotman Gallo Images
Sevens

Blitzboks brilliance: Touching tribute to Branco du Preez

By Mariette Adams17-12-2022 20:21

Blitzboks pull fans’ heartstrings with touching video tribute celebrating the career of recently retired sevens veteran Branco du Preez.

Branco du Preez Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks legend retires from international sevens rugby

By Garrin Lambley16-12-2022 14:45

South Africa’s most-capped Springbok Sevens player, Branco du Preez, has retired from international sevens rugby.

Samoa Cape Town Sevens
Sevens

World Rugby Sevens standings AFTER Cape Town Sevens

By Garrin Lambley11-12-2022 20:51

Samoa were crowned Cape Town Sevens champions on Sunday after they upset New Zealand in the final at the Cape Town Stadium.

Ricardo duarttee blitzboks
Sevens

Cape Town Sevens: What time are the Blitzboks playing on Sunday, 11 December 2022?

By Garrin Lambley10-12-2022 21:48

The Springbok Sevens team have qualified for the Cape Town Sevens semi-finals with a quarter-final win over Great Britain.

Cape Town Sevens 2022
Sevens

Cape Town Sevens: What time will the Blitzboks face Great Britain?

By Garrin Lambley10-12-2022 18:01

The Blitzboks have set up a Cape Town Sevens quarter-final against Great Britain at the Cape Town Stadium later on Saturday.

muller du plessis blitzboks
Sevens

Cape Town Sevens: Blitzboks v Great Britain in Cup quarter-finals

By Garrin Lambley10-12-2022 17:49

The Springbok Sevens team have set up a Cape Town Sevens quarter-final against Great Britain at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Blitzboks
Rugby

VIDEO: Special Cape Town welcome for Blitzboks

By Craig Lewis05-12-2022 19:28

Watch as the Blitzboks received a special welcome at the Cape Town airport ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster tournament.

Blitzboks Cape Town Sevens
Sevens

Cape Town Sevens: Three players added to Blitzboks squad

By Garrin Lambley05-12-2022 17:56

Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo has added three players to his squad as the Blitzboks prepare for the Cape Town Sevens.

Ricardo Duarttee Blitzboks
Sevens

Cape Town Sevens: Blitzboks draw Fiji in Pool of Death

By Garrin Lambley05-12-2022 09:02

The Springbok Sevens side have been handed a tough assignment at next weekend’s Cape Town Sevens in the Mother City.

Cape Town Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks handed tough draw at Cape Town Sevens

By Garrin Lambley04-12-2022 09:05

The Springbok Sevens side have been handed a tough assignment ahead of next weekend’s Cape Town Sevens in the Mother City.

Dubai Sevens
Sevens

World Rugby Sevens log: Blitzboks go top after Dubai win

By Garrin Lambley04-12-2022 08:46

The Springbok Sevens side clinched a fourth consecutive Dubai Sevens title on Saturday, beating Ireland in the final.

Blitzboks World Rugby Jerusalema
Sevens

Blitzboks pass World Rugby vibe check with Jerusalema challenge

By Mariette Adams30-11-2022 10:16

The Blitzboks pulled off a perfect version of the viral Jersalema Challenge at the official World Rugby Sevens media shoot in Dubai.

blitzboks hong kong sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks v Fiji | Hong Kong Sevens: What time is kick-off?

By Garrin Lambley05-11-2022 18:39

The Blitzboks will have to play as a team if they wish to get past defending Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Hong Kong Sevens
Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks take on Fiji in quarter-finals

By Garrin Lambley05-11-2022 18:24

The Blitzboks will have to play as a team if they want to get past defending Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Springboks Sevens Blitzboks
Sevens

Blitzboks squad named for Hong Kong Sevens opener

By Garrin Lambley27-10-2022 14:10

The Springbok Sevens team for the opening tournament of the 2022/23 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has a familiar look to it.

Paul Delport Sevens
Sevens

Bombshell as Paul Delport steps down as Springbok Women’s Sevens coach

By Garrin Lambley12-10-2022 09:54

In a shock move, former Springbok Sevens captain Paul Delport has decided to step down as Springbok Women’s Sevens coach.

Blitzboks
Sport

Impressive Blitzboks surge into Birmingham semi-finals

By Craig Lewis31-07-2022 07:46

The Blitzboks are set to play Australia in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games tournament on Sunday afternoon.

London Sevens
Sevens

London Sevens result: Blitzboks finish FIFTH, Australia claim title

By Garrin Lambley29-05-2022 20:00

The Springbok Sevens side finished the London Sevens on a high with victory over Ireland to claim fifth spot and valuable log points.

Blitzboks London Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks crash out of London Sevens, title hopes in the balance

By Garrin Lambley29-05-2022 14:37

The Blitzboks crashed out of the HSBC London Sevens when they went down to Australia in the quarter-final at Twickenham on Sunday.

Blitzboks London Sevens
Sevens

London Sevens Cup quarter-finals: Who plays who – and when – on Sunday

By Garrin Lambley29-05-2022 10:22

The London Sevens will crown its winner on Sunday, but before the final, there’s the small matter of deciding who makes the semi-finals.

Blitzboks
Sevens

UPDATED Sevens standings after Blitzboks FLOP badly in Toulouse

By Garrin Lambley23-05-2022 10:45

It was another tournament to forget for the Blitzboks after they stumbled their way to a tie for 11th place in Toulouse on Sunday.

Blitzboks
Sevens

Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse, LOSE series lead

By Garrin Lambley22-05-2022 21:43

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell described the Springbok Sevens’ effort in Toulouse as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”.

Blitzboks
Sevens

BREAKING: Blitzboks crash OUT of Toulouse Sevens after Samoa loss

By Garrin Lambley21-05-2022 13:01

The Blitzboks are out of title contention at the Toulouse Sevens after losing their third and final Pool D clash against Samoa on Saturday.

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