Sevens

Former Blitzbok set for World Cup return

A Springbok Sevens icon will lead the charge of one of the up-and-coming nations at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.

World Cup Sevens lineup confirmed

The full 40-team lineup for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town from 9-11 September has been confirmed.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: 1995 Winning Captain Francois Pienaar during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Presentations event at Royal Garden Hotel on September 25, 2017 in London, England.

Pienaar: Sevens World Cup ‘a momentous occasion’

Today, exactly 27 years ago, Francois Pienaar led the Springboks to what many believed was an impossible task as they lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in South Africa, and in 77 days, the country will host a second global showpiece when the Rugby World Cup Sevens kicks off in Cape Town.

Team SA turn to URC stars for Commonwealth glory

Jordan Hendrikse and Seabelo Senatla are among the Vodacom United Rugby Championship stars who have been named in Team SA’s sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games in July.

Cape Town Sevens back with a bang

The popular leg of the World Sevens Series will return to the Mother City this year, when the best men’s and women’s teams will compete at Cape Town Stadium for the first time since 2019.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Angelo Davids of South Africa makes a break on day one of the HSBC London Sevens on May 28, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Fifth in London puts Blitzboks in lead

The Blitzboks claimed wins over Spain and Ireland to finish the London Sevens in fifth place on Sunday and reclaim a narrow lead in the World Rugby Sevens series

Watch: Unmissable miss-a-line moment

Japan winger Yuki Ishii fluffs a simple try by exiting the in-goal area before knocking the ball on during Sunday’s London Sevens clash against Canada.

South Africa's Muller du Plessis receives medical attention during match 32 on day two of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 29, 2022.

Blitzboks miss opportunity to seal Sevens Series title

The race for the Sevens Series title will go to down to the final tournament in Los Angeles after the Blitzboks let a 17-point lead slip in the London Sevens cup quarter-final against Australia on Sunday.

Blitzboks edge closer to title after Argentina stumble

The Blitzboks will have the chance to climb into a decisive lead in the World Rugby Sevens series after frontrunners Argentina were knocked out on day one of the London leg.