Medal ceremony draws curtain on Blitzboks’ season
The Springbok Sevens team has officially wrapped up their Covid-19- disrupted season after receiving silver medals for finishing second in the 2019-20 World Rugby Sevens Series.
Olympic-qualified teams get financial lifeline
World Rugby has announced details of a rugby sevens investment strategy to optimise the sport’s preparation for, and participation at, next year’s Olympic Games.
Wales scrap men’s sevens programme
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that its men’s sevens programme will cease to operate in its current format for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
Davids duo star for Blitzboks
Despite the early cancellation of the 2019-20 Sevens Series, Angelo and Selvyn Davids shone for the Blitzboks in the six completed tournaments.
New Zealand named Sevens champions
New Zealand has been awarded both the men’s and women’s Sevens Series titles as the remaining tournaments in the 2019-20 season have been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Afrika: I had to embrace my shyness
Retiring Blitzboks player Cecil Afrika has opened up about how he has evolved as a leader within the team, writes DYLAN JACK.
Afrika: I hope l leave the jersey in better position
Retiring Blitzbok Cecil Afrika says he is grateful to have played for the Springbok Sevens team and thanks fans for their contributions and continued support during his illustrious career.
Twitter reaction to Cecil Afrika’s retirement
Check out what former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika.
Powell goes beyond the call of duty
Neil Powell says he is using the unexpected downtime to teach the youngsters in the Blitzboks set-up about financial literacy and some essential life skills needed beyond their playing careers.
Rugby’s Olympic slot under threat
Rugby is facing the shocking prospect of being dumped from the Olympics in the wake of the homophobic scandal that has rocked World Rugby.
