Depth, strategy key to SA teams' campaigns in Europe
Greater depth, and strategic squad choices for away games are playing an increasing part of how South African franchises are approaching their tasks in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this season.

Blitzboks relieved system still brings rewards
Watching the final of the Emirates Dubai Sevens last Sunday, the celebrations by the Springbok Sevens at the final whistle may have looked slightly muted – because it was as the victory meant different things to different players.

Grobbelaar ruled out of HSBC SVNS Cape Town
Springbok Sevens prop Christie Grobbelaar has been ruled out of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium this weekend after sustaining an ankle injury.

Injury setbacks for Springbok Women's Sevens
The Springbok Women's Sevens will be forced to make changes to their squad for this weekend's HSBC SVNS Cape Town after Zintle Mpupha and Libbie Janse van Rensburg were both ruled out of action.

How sevens helped shape RWC-winner Arendse
Sevens was integral in helping Kurt-Lee Arendse adapt to life as a Springbok and he has scored a remarkable 13 tries in 15 Tests since making his debut in 2022.

Double delight in Dubai for Mtshali
It took him six tournaments to get there, but when Masande Mtshali finally scored his first try in a Blitzbok jersey on Saturday night in Dubai, the 20-year-old forward almost missed this very significant milestone in his short sevens career.

Strong statement from Munster as focus moves to Europe
Leinster scored at the death in Galway to stay on top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, but it was Munster who made out the strongest statement in round seven at the focus now turns to the Investec Champions Cup.

Blitzboks soar highest in Dubai Sevens
The Springbok Sevens started their 2024 HSBC SVNS campaign on a high note in Dubai, winning the opening tournament of the new look series, beating Argentina 12-7 in a pulsating final of the Emirates Dubai Sevens on Sunday.

High-octane pools named for HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The two South African Sevens teams will both face the USA on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town next Saturday, with the pools announced shortly after the Springbok Sevens team claimed a fifth consecutive title in Dubai on Sunday evening.

Bok Women satisfied with performance in Dubai
The Springbok Women's Sevens have very few complaints about their entry into the HSBC SVNS and more than enough positives from their opening display to the season at the Emirates Dubai Sevens this weekend.