Commonwealth Games

On this day: Blitzboks win Commonwealth gold

On 27 July 2014, South Africa stunned New Zealand in the Glasgow final of the rugby sevens to end the Kiwis’ 30-match unbeaten run at the Commonwealth Games.

Blitzboks have unfinished business

Shaun Williams and Mfundo Ndhlovu say winning gold at the Commonwealth Games was the first step of the Blitzboks’ journey to end a tough 2022 season as World Sevens Series and World Cup champions.

Boks inspired by SA’s gold run at Commonwealth Games

Forwards coach Deon Davids says the Springboks hope to execute their gameplan for the upcoming All Blacks Tests as well as the Blitzboks did during their run to winning Commonwealth Games gold.

Powell: Blitzboks got their mojo back

Head coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks’ gold-medal win at the Commonwealth Games was just the boost they needed for the final leg of the World Sevens Series and Sevens World Cup.

South Africa celebrate winning the Gold South Africa v Fiji, Gold Medal Match, Mens Rugby Sevens competition. Coventry Stadium, Birmingham. 2022 Commonwealth Games. Sunday 31 July 2022. © Matt Impey / www.photosport.nz / BackpagePix

Watch: Clinical Blitzboks floor Fiji

The Springbok Sevens team produced a masterclass in sevens rugby to thrash Fiji in Sunday’s Commonwealth Games gold medal match.

Blitzboks bag gold in Birmingham

South Africa thumped reigning Olympic champions Fiji to win the men’s sevens gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Watch: Powell’s plan to flummox Fiji

Head coach Neil Powell outlines what the Blitzboks must do to beat Fiji when the two teams contest the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Hat-trick hero Davids gives SA shot at gold

The Blitzboks produced a comeback win against Australia in the Commonwealth Games semi-final in Birmingham on Sunday to book their place in the final against Fiji.

Angelo Davids scores for South Africa at the Commonwealth Games sevens Blitzboks

Blitzboks cruise into Commonwealth semis

The Blitzboks produced a scintillating performance to thrash Canada and progress to the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games Sevens in Birmingham on Saturday night.

Unbeaten South Africa on top at Games

The Blitzboks continued their perfect start to the Commonwealth Games by whitewashing Scotland in a six-try victory to finish on top of Pool B on Saturday.