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The Springbok Sevens team opened the 2019/2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in perfect fashion by claiming the opening tournament of 10 at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.

Tournament news

The SA Rugby Sevens Academy claimed the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens International Invitational on Saturday, beating The Royal Jesters 28-12 in the final at The Sevens Stadium.

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The way the Springboks Sevens team came together over the three days of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens contributed to their performances and resulted in them winning the tournament, the first of the new HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

News

While the Toyota Cheetahs plan to enjoy some down time this month over their Guinness PRO14 festive season break, it will be business as usual for the Isuzu Southern Kings, who are determined to build some momentum in the competition.

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The Springbok Sevens team opened the 2019/2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in perfect fashion by claiming the opening tournament of 10 at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.

The SA Rugby Sevens Academy claimed the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens International Invitational on Saturday, beating The Royal Jesters 28-12 in the final at The Sevens Stadium.

Springbok World Cup winning stars Makazole Mapimpi and Handre Pollard were the big winners at the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls’ annual awards events held on Tuesday night in Durban and Pretoria respectively.

The British & Irish Lions could make history on an eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021, with Warren Gatland’s side set to play in front of the largest-ever crowd for a Lions Test since the game turned professional, after the itinerary was announced on Wednesday.

All in one place, highlights from the Springboks' seven matches at the Rugby World Cup in Japan, from the first round pool defeat to New Zealand, all the way to the final triumph over England in Yokohama.