Blitzboks / Rugby

New Zealand pip brave Blitzboks

New Zealand beat South Africa 7-5 in the Cup final on Sunday to win the Cape Town Sevens tournament. (more…)

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December 15, 2019

Siviwe Soyizwapi

Blitzboks / Rugby

Blitzboks fly into Cape Town final

The Blitzboks beat France 21-14 in the Cup semi-final on Sunday to qualify for the Cape Town Sevens decider. (more…)

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December 15, 2019

Selvyn Davids and Justin Geduld celebrate

Rugby / Sevens

Gutsy Blitzboks top Pool A

Despite conceding two yellow cards and a couple late tries, the Blitzboks held on to claim a 21-15 win over the USA to finish day two of the Cape Town Sevens top of Pool A. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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December 14, 2019

Roelof Smit

Rugby

‘Bulls turned their back on me’

Lions newcomer Roelof Smit says he does not feel like former team the Vodacom Bulls treated him well. (more…)

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December 13, 2019

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi

Rugby / Springboks

Review: Springboks’ 2019 success stories

As we reflect on a stunning 2019 Test season, CRAIG LEWIS identifies the three Bok players who emerged as the standout surprise packages. (more…)

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December 12, 2019

Ian Foster

Rugby

All Blacks name new head coach

Ian Foster was on Wednesday named the new All Blacks head coach after being promoted from his role as an assistant to former coach Steve Hansen. (more…)

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December 11, 2019

The Blitzboks in a huddle

Blitzboks / Rugby / Sevens

Blitzboks keen to use home advantage

Dylan Sage and Ryan Oosthuizen say the Blitzboks have to make use of every opportunity at the Cape Town Sevens this coming weekend. (more…)

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December 9, 2019

Blitzboks / Rugby

Blitzboks drawn in ‘Pool of Death’

The Blitzboks have been drawn in a challenging pool that includes both Fiji and the USA for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. (more…)

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December 9, 2019

Rugby

Proudfoot set to leave Bok coaching staff

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a link between England and Bok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot. (more…)

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December 9, 2019

Blitzboks captain Soyizwapi scores

Blitzboks / Rugby

Impressive Blitzboks clinch Dubai Sevens crown

The Blitzboks were crowned Dubai Sevens champions after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the final on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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December 7, 2019