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February 7, 2019
VIDEO: Sevens Player of the Year 2018 Dylan Sage

Sage was named SA Rugby Sevens Player of the Year 2018

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Brits: Blitzbok goals the same for all the players...

It might look less glamorous to the regular sevens fan, but Springbok Sevens forward David Brits confirmed that it is ju...

2
Brown and co ready to go chasing gold in USA...

Still bouyant from a dominating tournament victory in Canada last weekend, the Springbok Sevens arrived on the East Coas...

3
Uncapped Nell replaces injured Grobbelaar in USA...

Jayden Nell will join the Springbok Sevens squad in the USA on Tuesday for the sixth and final HSBC SVNS tournament of t...

4
Brlliant Blitzboks go back-to-back in BC Place...

The Springbok Sevens claimed a third HSBC SVNS title of the 2026 season by outplaying Spain 38-12 at BC Place in Vancouv...

5
Snyman proud of clinical effort by Blitzboks...

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman applauded his squad after a clinical performance in the final of the HSBC SVNS...

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Pienaar and Grain call halt to international careers

Two former captains, Marithy Pienaar and Veroeshka Grain, are amongst a group of five players who have decided to call it a day on their Springbok Women’s Sevens careers after several seasons of service in the Green and Gold.

Marvel magic for Vodacom Super Rugby in 2019

Some of Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes will join forces with South Africa’s most powerful rugby stars to turn every one of the South African derbies in the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season into an action-packed adventure in and outside the stadiums.

Sharing memories his real reward, says Kyle Brown

The experienced Kyle Brown was grateful and humbled by becoming the most-capped South African in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series this weekend, but said the Springbok Sevens team’s success means more than personal achievement.

#SuperHeroSunday a roaring success

More than 45,000 people packed into Cape Town Stadium for the first-ever #SuperHeroSunday Vodacom Super Rugby double-header.

AJ Jacobs added to 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby referee panel

South African referee AJ Jacobs is one of two new match officials who were on Monday included on the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby panel.

Erasmus, Springboks inspire  Academy squad 

Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and 2018 Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit took time out of their busy schedules to inspire the SA Rugby Academy squad as they approached the end of week one of the 2019 programme.

Irish challenge await SA teams in Guinness PRO14

The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will be ready for action after a handful of inspiring performances in the last few weeks when they face two Irish Guinness PRO14 playoff contenders, Munster and Connacht, this weekend.

Big boys and Blitzboks to battle at Loftus

Springboks Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits will make a return to Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend, while three former Blitzboks, Rosko Specman, Dylan Sage and Ruhan Nel, will be making their debuts when the Vodacom Bulls host the DHL Stormers on Saturday in Pretoria.

Breaking the Buenos Aires hoodoo

The late-night fixture between the Jaguares and Emirates Lions in Buenos Aires (23h40) finishes the first round of action and the team from Johannesburg will be going all-out to record their first win in Argentina.

Singapore swing for Cell C Sharks

Robert du Preez’s Cell C Sharks will be the first local side in action this weekend when they go into battle against the Sunwolves from 12h55 on Saturday at the Singapore National Stadium.

Pienaar and Grain call halt to international careers

Two former captains, Marithy Pienaar and Veroeshka Grain, are amongst a group of five players who have decided to call it a day on their Springbok Women’s Sevens careers after several seasons of service in the Green and Gold.

Erasmus, Springboks inspire  Academy squad 

Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and 2018 Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit took time out of their busy schedules to inspire the SA Rugby Academy squad as they approached the end of week one of the 2019 programme.

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Brits: Blitzbok goals the same for all the players

It might look less glamorous to the regular sevens fan, but Springbok Sevens forward David Brits confirmed that it is just as rewarding to win the set piece battle that will lead to an amazing try as it is to score the try itself.

 
March 12, 2026

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Brown and co ready to go chasing gold in USA

Still bouyant from a dominating tournament victory in Canada last weekend, the Springbok Sevens arrived on the East Coast of the Unites States of America on Monday afternoon determined to repeat their heroics this coming weekend at the HSBC SVNS New York.

 
March 11, 2026

News

Uncapped Nell replaces injured Grobbelaar in USA

Jayden Nell will join the Springbok Sevens squad in the USA on Tuesday for the sixth and final HSBC SVNS tournament of the regular 2026 season in New York this weekend.

 
March 10, 2026

Review

Brlliant Blitzboks go back-to-back in BC Place

The Springbok Sevens claimed a third HSBC SVNS title of the 2026 season by outplaying Spain 38-12 at BC Place in Vancouver on Monday morning (SA time), a win that closed the series lead held by Fiji to just a points' differential.

 
March 09, 2026

Reaction

Snyman proud of clinical effort by Blitzboks

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman applauded his squad after a clinical performance in the final of the HSBC SVNS Vancouver as the Blitzboks grabbed their third title in five tournaments in the 2026 season.

 
March 09, 2026

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