Sevens

Blitzboks fired up for Powell’s farewell

Spurred on by the thrill of hosting the Sevens World Cup, the Blitzboks are further motivated to make the most of coach Neil Powell’s last dance with the team.

Watch: Afrika’s greatest hits

Cecil Afrika has made a surprise return to the Blitzbok fold for the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town: here’s a look back at how he conquered the world of sevens rugby.

Deadly Davids keen for Cape Town baptism

Angelo Davids is eager to make his first sevens run-out at Cape Town Stadium in this weekend’s World Cup, having never played the shortened version of the game in front of his home supporters before.

Fired-up Fiji have eyes on the prize

Fiji have put the disappointment of the Commonwealth Games and World Sevens Series behind them and are hungry for gold at this weekend’s Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.

Tickets available as Sevens fever infects Cape Town

Forty teams have descended on Cape Town as sevens fever grips the Mother City in anticipation of the first Rugby World Cup to be held on South African soil since 1995.

Rewind: Ankle-breaker Afrika carves up Wallabies

Look back at the Blitzboks’ all-time leading scorer turning his man inside out during the 2016 Cape Town Sevens.

Rewind: Seven of the best

Have a look at seven of the best tries scored during the 2018 San Francisco Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Sudden death excites Blitzbok speedster

Muller du Plessis says the knockout format of the Sevens Rugby World Cup will inject an adrenaline boost that is sure to fire up teams and spectators alike.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 05: The South Africa team huddle prior to their pool C match against Japan during the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 at The Sevens stadium on March 5, 2009 in Dubai, UAE.

Recap: Blitzboks at the Sevens World Cup

As the Blitzboks prepare to push for a first-ever Sevens World Cup gold medal in Cape Town this weekend, take a look back at their history in the tournament.