sevens

Rewind: Blitzboks the kings of Dubai dust-up

Nine-times champions the Blitzboks have a favourable history in Dubai this weekend as they look to bounce back from a difficult start to the 2022-23 Sevens Series.

Australia break Fiji’s hearts in Hong Kong final

Australia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Hong Kong Sevens crown and end Fiji’s streak of five successive titles in Hong Kong.

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Selvyn David in action during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between South Africa and Spain at Estadio de La Cartuja on January 29, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Blitzboks through to HK playoffs despite second defeat

The Blitzboks progressed to the playoffs of the Hong Kong Sevens despite letting a 10-point half-time lead slip in a loss to France in their final pool game on Saturday.

Blitzboks get new era underway

The Blitzboks got the new era under Sandile Ngcobo off to a solid start with a win over Uruguay in their opening fixture at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.

Hong Kong Sevens back, but will it still be party time?

The Hong Kong Sevens will kick off on Friday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, but virus controls may dampen the high-octane rugby tournament’s famous hard-partying atmosphere.

South Africa's Branco du Preez (R) vies with Australia's Ben Marr (L) during the rugby union quarter final match between South Africa and Australia on the second day of the London 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series event at Twickenham Stadium in west London on May 29, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Blitzboks out to make history in Hong Kong

Veteran Branco du Preez is confident the Blitzboks can get their new era off to a flying start with a first-ever tournament win at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.

Pick SA’s Greatest Blitzbok: Afrika claims crown

Cecil Afrika dealt a knockout blow to Seabelo Senatla in the final round of this series to earn the mantle of SA’s greatest Blitzbok.

Cape Town Sevens tickets go on sale

Tickets for the Cape Town Sevens will go on sale to the public on Wednesday.

Pick SA’s greatest Blitzbok: The Final

Cecil Afrika brought Branco du Preez’s winning run to a halt as he dismissed his opponent by a significant margin, signalling the arrival of the final challenger in this series to decide SA’s greatest Blitzbok.