Mixed bag for Springbok Women's Sevens in Dubai
The Springbok Women's Sevens stayed in the run for the International Invitational title of the Dubai Sevens tournament by beating Kenya 31-0 in the second of their pool matches at The Sevens stadium on Thursday after a slow start to the day.

Returning Boks bolster Sharks for Ospreys match
The Cell C Sharks have welcomed back a number of returning Springboks for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys taking place at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Friday evening.

New-look World Series to grow fans and revenues
World Rugby has outlined an exciting new framework for the future of the Sevens World Series, which will see rugby sevens further embrace its ‘sportainment’ DNA, combining sport and fan entertainment in a festival atmosphere at some of the world’s best-loved locations.

Blitzboks eager to build on Dubai legacy
Wearing the mantle of defending champions and nine-time winners of the Emirates Dubai Sevens is one thing, but arriving at The Sevens Stadium bereft of top form, playing in a tough pool and with a number of new players, is something else.

Reflection and performances to drive Springbok Women's Sevens
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad are out to achieve a couple of objectives when they kick off their participation in the International Invitational tournament of the Dubai Sevens on Thursday, according to acting coach Renfred Dazel, with the main aim to find their identity and build momentum towards next year.

Energy and anticipation for new Blitzboks
They have the most experienced Blitzbok of all times in Branco du Preez in their midst, but where the veteran arrived in Dubai for the ninth time, there are also three of his Springbok Sevens team mates that received their first UAE arrival stamps in their passport.

A fertile breeding ground for international players
One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in breeding players for successful roles in their national teams.

Shining a light on Community Upliftment Projects
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is launching the URC Unity Awards on Tuesday, to recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes.

Duarttee investment paying off in Dubai
At the start of the year, as Ricardo Duarttee walked back to his car after a meeting Philip Snyman – then still the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Sevens Academy coach – his mind was racing.

Home ground advantage counts in round eight
It was a weekend of success for the home sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with three of the four South African sides victorious, until Cardiff upset the apple cart in Durban in the last match of round eight.