
Review
Mixed bag for Blitzboks on day one in Hong KongThe Blitzboks blew hot and then cold on the opening day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday, beating Uruguay by 40-7 before a disappointing 26-7 defeat to Australia in their second Pool B match at the new Kai Tak Stadium.
Preview
Snyman: Blitzboks ready for Hong Kong challengeThe Springbok Sevens team are ready to let the ‘Gino’ out of the bottle when they face Uruguay, Australia and New Zealand in their pool at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, which moves to a new venue this year, the 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium.
Partner News
Pick n Pay joins SA Rugby family of partnersPick n Pay has signed a four-year contract as a Tier 1 sponsor of SA Rugby, with the company’s logo set to feature in gold on the back of the Springbok jersey, as well as those of all other national teams in a ground-breaking new partnership.
Partner News
SA Rugby broadens relationship with FNBSA Rugby and FNB announced on Wednesday the broadening and deepening of their relationship with the bank becoming the principal partner of all national teams – with the FNB logo now taking centre stage on the front of all team jerseys.
News
Birthday vibes boost Blitzboks in Hong KongSpringbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman had to do with a candle and cupcake on his 38th birthday, but Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids could celebrate his 31st in a more dramatic way, posing next to the other captains on the HSBC SVNS circuit at the new Kai Tak Stadium, where this weekend's Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens takes place.