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.
Gans is a man on a mission
In a snippet from the latest edition of SA Rugby magazine, Stedman Gans opens up about his permanent move away from the Blitzboks, life as a Stormers fan before becoming a Vodacom Bulls player and how rugby still stigmatises mental health.
Medal ceremony draws curtain on Blitzboks’ season
The Springbok Sevens team has officially wrapped up their Covid-19- disrupted season after receiving silver medals for finishing second in the 2019-20 World Rugby Sevens Series.
Olympic-qualified teams get financial lifeline
World Rugby has announced details of a rugby sevens investment strategy to optimise the sport’s preparation for, and participation at, next year’s Olympic Games.
Wales scrap men’s sevens programme
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that its men’s sevens programme will cease to operate in its current format for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
Davids duo star for Blitzboks
Despite the early cancellation of the 2019-20 Sevens Series, Angelo and Selvyn Davids shone for the Blitzboks in the six completed tournaments.
New Zealand named Sevens champions
New Zealand has been awarded both the men’s and women’s Sevens Series titles as the remaining tournaments in the 2019-20 season have been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Afrika: I had to embrace my shyness
Retiring Blitzboks player Cecil Afrika has opened up about how he has evolved as a leader within the team, writes DYLAN JACK.
