NZ take Hong Kong crown, Blitzboks finish sixth
New Zealand outplayed Fiji in a thrilling final to take first place at the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday, while the Blitzboks ended in sixth after a wet-weather fifth-place playoff against Argentina.
Debutants drive Blitzboks past USA
Tournament debutants Donovan Don, Ethan James and Sebastiaan Jobb all got on the scoresheet as the Blitzboks outplayed the USA to progress to the fifth place final of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday.
Blitzboks embracing Hong Kong challenge
The Blitzboks are ready to boost their drive for Olympic Games qualification when they run out with three debutants at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.
Blitzboks keeping heads down in Hong Kong
Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Blitzboks aren’t under pressure and is looking forward to seeing three new players make their debuts at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.
Blitzboks boosted for Far East trip
The Blitzboks have included two Junior Springboks and three fit-again seniors in the squad for the next two Sevens Series tournaments in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Madrid to host revamped Sevens finale
Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport’s governing body announced on Tuesday.
Blitzboks reel in reinforcements
The Blitzboks have added four players to their training group in the build-up to the next tournament in the World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong.
American horror leaves Blitzboks in dogfight for Olympics
Poor results from the Sevens Series legs in Los Angeles and Vancouver have seen the Blitzboks tumble down the rankings with their hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games on the line.
Blitzboks flop again in Vancouver
The Blitzboks’ quest to bounce back from their disappointment in Los Angeles came to a premature end as they suffered back-to-back defeats against Argentina and Kenya to leave them playing for 13th place at the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.
Ngcobo slams ‘disrespectful’ Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo described the Blitzboks’ performance in Los Angeles as unacceptable and completely devoid of effort after losses to Fiji and Samoa on Sunday.
