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Blitzboks lost to Great Britain in their opening game at the London Sevens Photo Twitter
sport

Misfiring Blitzboks winless after two games in London

Blitzboks star James Murphy in action on the sevens series circuit.
Sevens

Blitzboks focused on big, final shift in London

Blitzboks player Ronald Brown in action against Fiji in France 2023 Photo Supplied
Sevens

Blitzboks set up quarter-final against Argentina with stunning win over USA

Blitzboks lost to Great Britain in their opening game at the London Sevens Photo Twitter
Sevens

Misfiring Blitzboks winless after two games in London

Blitzboks star James Murphy in action on the sevens series circuit.
Sevens

Blitzboks focused on big, final shift in London

Blitzboks player Ronald Brown in action against Fiji in France 2023 Photo Supplied
Sevens

Blitzboks set up quarter-final against Argentina with stunning win over USA

Blitzboks against Fiji at Toulouse Sevens 2023 Photo Supplied
Sevens

Mixed fortunes as Blitzboks down Fiji, but fall victim to France

By Mariette Adams13-05-2023 12:12

Here’s how the Blitzboks fared on the opening day of the Toulouse Sevens.

justin geduld blitzboks
Rugby

Geduld optimistic about Springbok Sevens’ chances

By Wade Pretorius09-05-2023 11:22

The last time Justin Geduld boarded an international flight, he needed assistance from the flight crew with a serious injury.

Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi. Photo: SA Rugby via Twitter.
Sevens

Blitzboks skipper Shakes to prioritise team over personal achievement in Toulouse

By Mariette Adams08-05-2023 15:51

Siviwe Soyizwapi reaches 50 not out for Blitzboks in France this weekend.

Blitzboks star against Ireland
Rugby

Blitzboks off to winning start in Hong Kong

By Mariette Adams31-03-2023 09:57

The Blitzboks claimed a hard-fought 14-7 victory against Ireland in their Pool D opener on day one of the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.

Blitzboks in a huddle at the 2023 Vancouver Sevens.
Sevens

LOOK: The Blitzboks downward spiral on the LOG [video]

By Mariette Adams07-03-2023 10:12

Check out this motion graphic depicting the Blitzboks’ fall from top of the Sevens Series standings to now sitting in seventh position.

Blitzboks Hong Kong Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks coach warns: Stop the rot or losing could become a habit

By Mariette Adams06-03-2023 11:48

Sandile Ngcobo didn’t mince his words after the Blitzboks’ disastrous display at the Vancouver Sevens this past weekend.

Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee.
Sevens

Mixed fortunes for Blitzboks in Vancouver

By Mariette Adams04-03-2023 07:28

The Blitzboks produced a mixed bag of good and bad performances against France and Japan on day one of the Vancouver Sevens.

Blitzboks lose against Fiji
Sevens

Blitzboks crash and burn against Flying Fijians

By Mariette Adams26-02-2023 21:22

The Blitzboks were knocked out of contention for the LA Sevens Cup after suffering a humiliating 28-0 lashing against rivals Fiji on Sunday.

Blitzboks
Sevens

Los Angeles Sevens Tournament: Blitzboks day one recap

By Zareena Gaibee26-02-2023 11:39

Los Angeles hosts the men’s Sevens circuit in February as the Blitzboks sneak through to the quarter finals after only beating Canada.

Blitzboks in a team huddle at the LA Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks stunned by Uruguay and Ireland, Fiji await in Cup quarters

By Mariette Adams26-02-2023 08:31

Despite losing two of their three Pool B matches at the LA Sevens, the Blitzboks snuck into the Cup quarters where they will face Fiji.

Blitzboks cricket in USA 3 main pic
Sevens

In pictures: Blitzboks get their cricket on at Manhattan beach in USA

By Mariette Adams21-02-2023 19:46

A selection of images from the Blitzboks’ inter-squad beach cricket match during a funday outing in California before the Los Angeles Sevens.

Travis Ismaiel Blitzboks
Sevens

Ismaiel to fulfil another American dream

By Mariette Adams20-02-2023 15:47

Travis Ismaiel is in line to his make Blitzboks debut in USA this weekend, the same country where he earned his first Test cap for the Springboks.

Former Springbok Travis Ismaiel in Blitzboks squad.
Sevens

Springbok wing named in Blitzboks squad

By Mariette Adams17-02-2023 13:56

Former Springbok Travis Ismaiel will complete a national team trifecta at the LA Sevens after being named in the Blitzboks squad.

Blitzboks in training coaches and players
Sevens

Blitzboks: The search for perfection continues

By Mariette Adams12-02-2023 22:31

The Blitzboks are striving for perfection under new coach Sandile Ngcobo following a slump in form in the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Blitzboks World Rugby Sevens series and Olympics race
Sevens

Sevens rugby race to Paris Olympics heats up

By Mariette Adams07-02-2023 11:17

As the sevens campaign continues apace, the race for both the Series title and Olympics qualification is taking shape.

Blitzboks celebrate vs Fiji in semi-final Sydney Sevens
Sevens

Brilliant Blitzboks batter Fiji to set up New Zealand rematch in Sydney Sevens Cup final

By Mariette Adams29-01-2023 08:01

Blitzboks to face New Zealand in Cup final of Sydney Sevens after thumping Fiji 31-12 in their semi-final clash on Sunday morning.

Ricardo Duarttee kicked a last-gasp penalty as a 14-man Blitzboks side clinched an enthralling 17-14 win over New Zealand at the Sydney Sevens.
Sevens

Blitzboks stun New Zealand to top Pool B at Sydney Sevens

By Mariette Adams28-01-2023 07:40

Ricardo Duarttee kicked a last-gasp penalty as a 14-man Blitzboks side clinched an enthralling 17-14 win over New Zealand at the Sydney Sevens.

Blitzboks score against Kenya at Sydney Sevens.
Sevens

Blitzboks slay Kenya at Sydney Sevens

By Mariette Adams27-01-2023 08:07

Shilton van Wyk scored twice as the Blitzboks defeated Kenya 31-5 in their opening game on day one of the Sydney Sevens on Friday.

Blitzboks coach Sandile Ngcobo at Sydney Sevens.
Sevens

Sydney Sevens preview: Blitzboks to express team culture

By Mariette Adams26-01-2023 18:53

Blitzboks boss Sandile Ngcobo vows his team will call on their trademark defensive strengths in their quest for glory at the Sydney Sevens.

Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi before Sydney Sevens
Sevens

Accountability key for Blitzboks in Sydney

By Mariette Adams25-01-2023 14:52

Siviwe Soyizwapi hopes brutal but honest post-mortem of Blitzboks’ Hamilton performance helps team get a positive response at Sydney Sevens.

Blitzboks Sevens ace Zain Davids Getty
Rugby

Blitzboks looking to overcome breakdown woes

By Mariette Adams24-01-2023 15:45

The Blitzboks are determined to rectify their breakdown struggles when they compete at this weekend’s Sydney Sevens.

Kenya sevens ace Collins Injera
Sevens

Kenya sevens ace hangs up his boots

By Mariette Adams24-01-2023 14:10

Kenya’s Collins Injera announces retirement from rugby following an illustrious career in which he played sevens and 15s for his country.

Blitzboks Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks drawn to face All Blacks at Sydney Sevens

By Garrin Lambley23-01-2023 16:22

The Springbok Sevens side have been drawn in Pool B alongside New Zealand at this weekend’s Sydney Sevens.

James Murphy has been called up to join the Blitzboks
Sevens

Murphy jets Down Under to aid beleaguered Blitzboks

By Mariette Adams23-01-2023 16:00

James Murphy has joined the Blitzboks squad in Australia on Monday to replace the injured Selvyn Davids, for this weekend’s 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.

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