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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 09: Demi Hayes of Australia celebrate scoring a try during the match between South Africa Women 7s and Australia Women 7s on day 1 of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok Women whitewashed in Cape Town openers

The Springbok Women’s Sevens side were kept scoreless in two heavy defeats to defending series champions Australia and Ireland in their opening fixtures at the Cape Town Sevens on Friday.

Blitzboks eye historic home title

Coming off a convincing tournament win in Dubai may have boosted the Blitzboks, but coach Sandile Ngcobo believes the reset button is equally important to claim the Cape Town Sevens.

Snyman: Blitzboks hungry for home trophy

Part of the last Blitzboks team to win the Cape Town Sevens in 2015, former captain Philip Snyman wants to repeat the feat as a coach this weekend.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 02: Ricardo Duarttee of South Africa celebrates scoring a try with teammate James Murphy during the match between South Africa and Kenya on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tricky Ricky: This is just the beginning!

Having capped an incredible rise by helping the Blitzboks win the Dubai Sevens in his debut tournament, Ricardo Duarttee says there are more tricks to come from him in Cape Town this weekend.

Watch: The best of Cape Town Sevens

Blitzboks playmaker Rosko Specman and young gun JC Pretorius starred in 2019 when the World Sevens Series roadshow last visited the Mother City.

New Zealand and the Blitzboks shake hands at the Cape Town Sevens

Blitzboks out to break home hoodoo

The Blitzboks have only once won the Cape Town leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series and are determined to change that with their first trophy in the Mother City in seven years.

Watch: P-A-R-T-Y? Cape Town Sevens!

One of rugby’s biggest parties is back in South Africa for the first time since 2019 and here’s what you can expect from this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens tournament.

Snyman: ‘Serious discussion’ paid off for Blitzboks

The Blitzboks bounced back in dramatic fashion with back-to-back Pool A wins at the Dubai Sevens on Friday, to finish top of the group and secure a quarterfinal sport against Samoa on Saturday.

Blitzboks stun series champs, progress to Dubai playoffs

The Blitzboks scored in the final minute of play to snatch a victory against defending series champions Australia and progress to the cup quarterfinals of the Dubai Sevens on Friday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 15: South African Fans during day 3 of the 2019 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Sevens Series gets shake up in 2023

World Rugby has announced that the Sevens Series will be remodelled in December 2023 to include seven rounds, in seven iconic destinations and a reduced number of men’s teams.