Smiling Snyman praises players for Cape Town triumph
South Africa team celebrate with trophy after victory in the Final over France during day two of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 8 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Smiling Snyman praises players for Cape Town triumph

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman was beaming with pride after the Blitzboks won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town for the first time since 2015 on Sunday evening.

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Human: Blitzboks owe supporters a big one in Cape Town
Dewald Human of South Africa is challenged by Tepaea Cook-Savage of New Zealand during day two of the 2023 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on 10 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Human: Blitzboks owe supporters a big one in Cape Town

The Springbok Sevens team assembled in Cape Town without Ryan Oosthuizen, who picked up a concussion in Dubai last weekend and was ruled out of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town this weekend.

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Toyota Cheetahs touring squad for Rounds 1&2 for EPCR Challenge Cup
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fred Porcu/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13854110at) RC Toulon vs Toyota Cheetahs . Toyota Cheetahs' Victor Sekekete in the maul European Rugby Challenge Cup Round of 16, Stade Felix Mayol, Toulon, France - 01 Apr 2023

Toyota Cheetahs touring squad for Rounds 1&2 for EPCR Challenge Cup

The Toyota Cheetahs will travel to Amsterdam for their first 2024/25 EPCR Challenge Cup match against the French side from Perpignan, USAP.

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Don: Blitzboks want to rebound in Cape Town
epa11107878 Joseva Talacolo (R) of Fiji is tackled by Donavan Don of South Africa during the World Rugby Sevens Series men's quarterfinal between Fiji and South Africa at HBF Park, Perth, Australia, 27 January 2024. EPA/RICHARD WAINWRIGHT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Don: Blitzboks want to rebound in Cape Town

For Donavan Don, last weekend’s season opening tournament in Dubai felt like his Springbok Sevens debut all over again, something the Blitzbok flyer is sure will happen again this weekend in Cape Town, where the DHL Stadium will play host to the second tournament of the 2025 HSBC SVNS series.

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Leyds: Blitzboks need to lay down a marker for new season
Tristan Leyds of South Africa during the Olympics Games Rugby 7’s bronze final match between South Africa and Australia France at the Stade de France in Paris, France on the 27th July ©Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix

Leyds: Blitzboks need to lay down a marker for new season

Tristan Leyds might be a first timer at the Emirates Dubai 7s this year and low on HSBC SVNS experience compared to the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad, but the playmaker is more than ready for his debut at The SEVENS Stadium this weekend.

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Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed

The Springboks will welcome Italy, Georgia, Australia and Argentina to South Africa in 2025, SA Rugby confirmed.

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Nodada: I’m still working on my fitness
Thabo Nodada during the Cape Town City training session held at Hartleyvale in Cape Town on 25 October 2024 © Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Nodada: I’m still working on my fitness

Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada has commented on his road to full fitness following his lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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CT City suffer Fortune Makaringe blow
Fortune Makaringe of Cape Town City FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Royal AM and Cape Town City at Harry Gwala Stadium in Durban on 14 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CT City suffer Fortune Makaringe blow

Cape Town City have confirmed that midfielder Fortune Makaringe suffered an ankle injury and is expected to be out for an extended period of time.

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Toyota Cheetahs Launch Iconic New Jersey for EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 Season
2024/11/25, during the Cheetahs H&S for EPCR Challenge Cup 2024 shoot, at Toyata Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Photo: Johan Pretorius Photography www.johanpretorius.co.za Cell: 082 652 3666

Toyota Cheetahs Launch Iconic New Jersey for EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 Season

The Toyota Cheetahs are proud to unveil their striking new jersey for the upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 season, a design that pays homage to the team's storied history while embracing a bold new era of Cheetahs rugby.

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Blitzboks to lay foundation for new cycle in Dubai
South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Blitzboks to lay foundation for new cycle in Dubai

The Springbok Sevens team leave Cape Town for Dubai with a firm belief in their objectives for the new season and the knowledge that teamwork and work ethic will be non-negotiable.

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