Devin Hermanus

Speckmagic: Blitzboks must play smarter

Veteran playmaker Rosko Specman expects more composure from the Blitzboks after “silly” mistakes cost them against Ireland in the Los Angeles Sevens on Saturday.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - FEBRUARY 24 : South Africa during the HSBC Vancouver Sevens match between South Africa and Ireland at BC Place on February 24, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

Blitzboks blanked in LA opener

The Blitzboks failed to register a point in an opening defeat against Ireland in the Los Angeles Sevens on Saturday.

Dublin , Ireland - 5 December 2020; Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland, right, celebrate with team-mate Darcy Graham after scoring his side's first try during the Autumn Nations Cup match between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Scotland star set to miss rest of season

One of Edinburgh and Scotland’s leading finishers faces a spell on the sidelines after being told he requires groin surgery, and will play no part in the Six Nations.

On this day: Blitzboks comeback stuns Fiji

On 2 March 2019, South Africa pulled off one of the greatest Cup final wins in sevens history at the LA Sevens, after trailing Fiji by 12 points with less than 30 seconds to play.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/INPHO/Shutterstock (14204695u) Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers. Ben Loader of DHL Stormers gathers possession ahead of Paolo Odogwu of Benetton BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 11 Nov 2023

Loader fired up for Bok test at Loftus

Ben Loader is relishing the opportunity to face a potential all-Springbok back three for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, during a first clash for the DHL Stormers flyer in Pretoria.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Marcell Coetzee (c) of the Vodacom Blue Bulls tries to stop Marnus van der Merwe of the Free State Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on June 10, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bok camp bruiser signs with Welsh club

Vodacom URC outfit Scarlets have secured the services from next season of one of South African rugby’s promising young forwards earmarked by Rassie Erasmus.

Manie Libbok of the Stormers celebrates with teammate Joseph Dweba of the Stormers after the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bekker: We must match ‘special’ Stormers

Assistant coach Andries Bekker has challenged the Vodacom Bulls to replicate the belief and togetherness of his former side DHL Stormers when the rivals clash on Saturday.

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions celebrates try during the United Rugby Championships 2023 match between Lions v Zebre at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 25 November 2023

Another Lion dives into the Shark Tank

The Sharks have unveiled imposing flanker Emmanuel Tshituka as their latest signing in what will be a significant boost to John Plumtree’s back row next season.

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Practice makes perfect for Sacha

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says the DHL Stormers’ preparation will be vital for Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.

Blitzboks aim to fly high in City of Angels

Head coach Sandile Ngcobo says kick-off of the fifth stop of the 2024 Sevens Series in Los Angeles this week cannot come soon enough for the Blitzboks.