France Sevens

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith scores a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Stransky: Bok 7-1 split just ‘smart’

The Springboks are yet to announce their lineup for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against France, but Joel Stransky expects the makeup of the replacements to be pivotal.

France shred Blitzboks in Toulouse

The Blitzboks suffered a heavy defeat in their opening match of the Toulouse Sevens against hosts France at the Stade Ernest-Wallon on Friday.

Soyizwapi not shaken by milestone

Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi celebrates his 50th World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Toulouse on Friday, but insists his focus remains solely on winning the event.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Hiscott/INPHO/Shutterstock (12520558as) Scarlets vs Emirates Lions. Jordan Hendrikse of Emirates Lions United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Wales - 01 Oct 2021

Hendrikse call-up spotlights bizarre Blitzboks

The decision to rush Jordan Hendrikse into the squad for this weekend’s London Sevens highlights the muddled thinking that has seen the Blitzboks underperform in the last three tournaments, writes DYLAN JACK.

Scotland end Blitzboks’ France nightmare

The Blitzboks missed out on an opportunity to face rivals New Zealand for ninth place after suffering a narrow loss to Scotland in the semi-final in France on Sunday.

Blood runs as Blitzboks thump Japan

Debutant Dalvon Blood scored a hat-trick as the Blitzboks demolished Japan in their Plate quarter-final of the France Sevens on Saturday.

on day one of the HSBC France Sevens men's competition at Stade Toulousain on 20 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby

Samoa send Blitzboks packing in France

The Blitzboks missed out on the cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 after being handed a second pool defeat by Samoa on day two of the France Sevens on Saturday.