sevens

Blitzboks survive Kenya onslaught

The Blitzboks will head into their final pool game against the USA high in confidence after clinching a hard-fought victory over Kenya to make it two wins from two on day one of the Olympic Sevens on Monday.

Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith could miss the Olympic Games

Watch: Dual internationals crossing codes

Check out this video compilation of big name fifteens players, including the likes of Springbok duo Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith, scoring on the sevens circuit.

Olympic camp earns podium place for Powell

The Springbok Sevens squad concluded their two-week Olympic Games training camp in Johannesburg this past Saturday in high spirits and with a number of valuable inputs achieved.

Watch: ‘This is how we sevens’

Check out World Rugby’s newly launched sevens campaign – ‘This Is How We Sevens’ – as excitement builds towards the Tokyo Olympic Games, which kicks off in under 50 days.

Samu Kerevi (C) of Australia in action against Fiji during the Rugby World Cup match between Australia and Fiji in Sapporo, Japan

Wallaby star in Australian sevens squad

Wallaby centre Samu Kerevi has been included in Australia’s 12-man squad that will compete in the pre-Olympics Oceania Sevens Championship.

South Africa sing the national anthem during the Cup Final, Match 34 between South Africa and Fiji at the HSBC Sydney Sevens

Boost for sevens as World Cup dates confirmed

SA Rugby on Tuesday confirmed that the World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place next year from 9-11 September, with the Blitzboks and Imbokodo included on the roster.

All Blacks finisher to make run at Olympics

New Zealand’s hopes of winning a gold medal in sevens rugby at the Tokyo Olympic Games got a big boost on Monday with the announcement that a powerhouse All Blacks wing has made himself available for selection.

Planned hit-out crucial for Sevens Academy

SA Rugby Sevens Academy coach Sandile Ngcobo says the planned sevens tournaments for 2021 will bring a sense of anticipation and relief, allowing teams to measure the progress they’ve made this year.

Rookie overcomes illness to make Blitzboks squad

Ronald Brown has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for their trip to Madrid where they will compete in two tournaments hosted by the Spanish Rugby Union.

Blitzboks enter unknown territory

In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Neil Powell reveals how the Springbok Sevens squad have adopted new-look training programmes despite facing an uncertain future.