Snyman calls for further Blitzbok improvement
The Springbok Sevens dodged a first bullet in Hong Kong this weekend, which was an important objective for the team, and according to interim head coach Philip Snyman, their next aim is to rise back into the top four again.

Dazel: “We will regroup and come back stronger”
The Springbok Women's Sevens finished in disappointing 12th spot at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday, dropping a close 17-14 result to Spain to remain winless at Hong Kong Stadium.

Springbok Women's Sevens remain winless in Hong Kong
The misery for the Springbok Women's Sevens side at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continued on Saturday when they were defeated 28-0 by Australia in their final pool match and 15-14 by Great Britain in the ninth-place play-off match to remain winless at the sixth tournament of the 2024 series.

Blitzboks eliminated in Hong Kong quarter-final
The Springbok Sevens’ quest for a first title at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens was thwarted by Australia in the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, with the team in yellow outlasting a depleted Blitzbok side 15-0.

Blitzboks open Hong Kong quest with two wins
The Springbok Sevens team meant business on the opening day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday with convincing pool victories over Ireland (22-17) and Spain (24-10) all but securing them a spot in the quarter-finals.

Disappointing start for Springbok Women's Sevens
It was a day of missed opportunities for the Springbok Women's Sevens at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, losing both their Pool B matches on Friday, with a number of handling errors in particular spoiling their effort.

Massive stakes as SA teams eye European QF spots
It’s do or die for the five South African franchises this weekend as they take the field in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where they will all be battling it out for quarter-final places.

Clarity key for Blitzbok rebound in Hong Kong
Sevens coaches can hardly ask for a more daunting start to their HSBC SVNS career than what is facing Philip Snyman, the Springbok Sevens’ new interim head coach, this weekend, but the 37-year-old will take it in his stride.

Bok Women's Sevens keen to continue improvement
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad have no illusions about the steep hill that awaits them at Hong Kong Stadium this weekend, but for the team’s head coach Renfred Dazel, that is exactly what they want.

Youth against experience in SA Cup third round
Two of the highlights of the third round SA Cup involve repeats of last year’s Currie Cup Premier and First Division finals, with the Toyota Cheetahs hosting the Airlink Pumas in Bloemfontein, while the Valke travel to Wellington to take on the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers.