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Fiji beat New Zealand to retain Olympic rugby sevens gold

Fiji defended their rugby sevens title with an action-packed 27-12 victory over New Zealand at the Tokyo Stadium on Wednesday.

Tokyo , Japan - 28 July 2021; Ronald Brown of South Africa is tackled by Folau Niua of United States during the Men's Rugby Sevens 5th placed play-off match between USA and South Africa at the Tokyo Stadium during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Blitzboks finish with a flourish to claim fifth

The Blitzboks beat Australia and the USA to finish their campaign strongly and claim fifth place on the final day of the Olympic Sevens on Wednesday.

South Africa's Justin Geduld (L) gestures as Argentina's Ignacio Mendy (C) and teammate Luciano Gonzalez celebrate winning the men's quarter-final rugby sevens match between South Africa and Argentina during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo on July 27, 2021. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Blitzboks not up to their own standards – Soyizwapi

Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says they only have themselves to blame for their unfortunate exit from medal contention at the 2020 Olympic Games, as they failed to use their opportunities in their quarter-final defeat by Argentina.

Olympics heartbreak for Blitzboks after shock defeat

The Blitzboks saw their quest for an Olympic medal come to an agonising end as Argentina shrugged off an early red card to claim a stunning victory in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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.

Mission accomplished for Blitzboks on first day in Tokyo

Blitzboks coach Renfred Dazel says the team have achieved their objectives for the opening day after wins over Ireland and Kenya pushed them to the top of Pool C at the Olympic Games.

South Africa Blitzboks vs Ireland FT Selvyn Davids

Blitzboks see off Ireland as Olympic campaign gets under way

The Blitzboks shrugged off their pre-tournament disruptions and scored five tries to beat Ireland and kick off their Pool C campaign with a victory on day one of the Olympic Sevens on Monday.

Blitzboks ready and able for Olympic charge

The Blitzboks are ready to take on all comers in the Tokyo Stadium in the next three days, as the South Africans face Ireland, Kenya and USA in Pool C of the Rugby Sevens tournament at the Olympic Games.

Blitzboks out of quarantine

The Springbok Sevens team is free to resume their preparations for the Olympics after they were released from isolation in Tokyo on Thursday.

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

Blitzboks forced into quarantine on Tokyo arrival

The Blitzboks – Team SA’s men’s rugby sevens squad – have gone into quarantine after landing in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games following a Covid-19 positive case on board their flight.