Powell: Players’ desire made selection easy
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell says selecting his squad for the opening leg of the World Sevens Series in Dubai was an easy decision because of the motivation shown by several returning stalwarts.
Italy pull plug on RWC bid
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced they are withdrawing their bid to host the 2023 World Cup.
Johnson buzzes for Wasps
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Tietjens quits after 22 years
Gordon Tietjens has stepped down as coach of the New Zealand sevens team after 22 years in charge.
Hougaard gets medal back
Francois Hougaard was presented with another Olympic bronze medal on Thursday.
Van Niekerk inspires Boks
Allister Coetzee says the Springboks will draw inspiration from the gold-medal performance of Wayde van Niekerk at the Olympics, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Sevens players caught after Rio binge
The Australian men's sevens team may be sanctioned after a drunken night out in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro.
Senatla misses out on medal
Seabelo Senatla has not received an Olympic medal after an injury saw him replaced by Francois Hougaard in the Blitzboks' squad that won bronze in Rio.
Blitzboks get bronze, Fiji gold
South Africa beat Japan 54-14 in the bronze-medal match at the Olympic Sevens on Thursday, reports GARY LEMKE in Rio.
Powell rues missed chances
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell lamented his side’s inability to finish off during their 7-5 semi-final loss to Great Britain at the Olympics. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
