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June 19, 2020
Magic and Madness in LA

The Springbok Sevens scored a sensational come from behind win over Fiji in the final of the HSBC LA Sevens earlier in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season. Relive the week they had.

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It took him nine tournaments and two seasons – during which he was part of two HSBC SVNS tournament wins – to finally co...

3
Shilton van Wyk ready to fire in 2026 season...

Springbok Sevens flyer Shilton van Wyk has experienced a lot in his HSBC SVNS career, including many highs and also inev...

4
Snyman: Blitzboks ready for tournament mode...

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed his satisfaction with the progress of his squad’s HSBC SVNS pre-seas...

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CT Mayor counting down to city’s “funnest” weekend...

Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of the City of Cape Town, has called on Capetonians and Western Capers to make it a wee...

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SA teams cautiously hopeful as Guinness PRO14 target restart

The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will continue to work closely with SA Rugby and Government after plans were announced on Thursday that the Guinness PRO14 plans to resume in an abbreviated format, with Saturday 22 August, identified as target restart date.

Springboks assist with packing food parcels in Cape Town

Springbok coach and captain, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi, led a delegation of eight national players and coaches at the Food Forward SA warehouse in Cape Town on Thursday, where they assisted in packing food parcels in the fight against hunger.

Andrews: “When the final whistle blew, I cried”

In the history of Springbok rugby, Mark Andrews will be remembered for a number of things – a Rugby World Cup winner in 1995, one of the real hard men in green and gold and the first person to represent South Africa in 50 Tests.

Million mark in the sights as fundraiser moves up a gear

The million rand mark is moving ever closer for the Springboks in their #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign, which raises money for struggling communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

British & Irish Lions tour to SA in 2021 is on

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down and with uncertainty enveloping major sporting events, it was good to hear SA Rugby CEO confirm that the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will still take place in 2021.

Video: 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby

We asked our followers on social media to vote in a number of categories looking back at Vodacom Super Rugby history, and this is the first-ever highlight reel as voted for by the fans, capturing 25 years of favourite moments.

SA Rugby takes interim management control of the Kings

SA Rugby has assumed management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings, having taken back a 74% shareholding in the organisation.

Video: All 100 minutes of the 1995 RWC Final

Drama, tension and surprise. It had it all. Rewatch the iconic Rugby World Cup 1995 Final between South Africa and New Zealand in full.

Gallery: RWC Final 1995 - All the action from Ellis Park

Today is exactly 25 years since the Springbok won the Rugby World Cup for the first time, when they beat the All Blacks by 15-12 in a nail-biting final that went into extra time and was only decided by a sublime drop goal by Joel Stransky.

Gallery: RWC Final 1995 - Triumph for the Rainbow Nation

Today is exactly 25 years since the Springbok won the Rugby World Cup for the first time, when they beat the All Blacks by 15-12 in a nail-biting final that went into extra time and was only decided by a sublime drop goal by Joel Stransky.

SA teams cautiously hopeful as Guinness PRO14 target restart

The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will continue to work closely with SA Rugby and Government after plans were announced on Thursday that the Guinness PRO14 plans to resume in an abbreviated format, with Saturday 22 August, identified as target restart date.

Video: 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby

We asked our followers on social media to vote in a number of categories looking back at Vodacom Super Rugby history, and this is the first-ever highlight reel as voted for by the fans, capturing 25 years of favourite moments.

Blitzboks

Team announcement

Experienced Blitzbok squad named for season opener in Dubai

Eleven players involved in their season-ending HSBC SVNS World Championship victory in Los Angeles in May will be part of the Springbok Sevens squad for the 2026 HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai next weekend, while Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman added experienced stalwarts Christie Grobbelaar and Donavan Don to his team.

 
November 21, 2025

News

Brits adamant Blitzboks will deliver in new season

It took him nine tournaments and two seasons – during which he was part of two HSBC SVNS tournament wins – to finally come to terms with rugby sevens and his Blitzbok role, and now, David Brits cannot wait for the new season to start for him to give it his best shot.

 
November 18, 2025

News

Shilton van Wyk ready to fire in 2026 season

Springbok Sevens flyer Shilton van Wyk has experienced a lot in his HSBC SVNS career, including many highs and also inevitable lows, but he is determined to chase perfection in the forthcoming world series season.

 
November 13, 2025

News

Snyman: Blitzboks ready for tournament mode

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed his satisfaction with the progress of his squad’s HSBC SVNS pre-season preparations on Thursday, as they finished their final condition block before the 2026 season kicks off.

 
November 06, 2025

HSBC SVNS Cape Town

CT Mayor counting down to city’s “funnest” weekend

Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of the City of Cape Town, has called on Capetonians and Western Capers to make it a weekend to remember by attending the must-see HSBC SVNS Cape Town, as the one-month-to-go countdown begins on Thursday.

 
November 05, 2025

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