SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says they will aim to retain the hosting rights of the Cape Town Sevens for another three years. Roux confirmed on Wednesday that they will re-tender a bid in order for Cape Town to continue hosting the South African leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series. The highly popular event is sold out for this… Read more →
What Neil Powell, Philip Snyman, Seabelo Senatla and Jurie Roux had to say at Wednesday’s press conference ahead of the Cape Town Sevens. VIDEO: Jurie Roux says that SA Rugby is really proud of the @Blitzboks and hopes they can go one better and win the @CapeTown7s this year.#Capetown7s pic.twitter.com/h2QbvTJPYM — SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) December 6, 2017 VIDEO: Coach… Read more →
Cheslin Kolbe has embraced his attacking game in France, writes GAVIN MORTIMER.
The Blitzboks claimed the Dubai Sevens title with an impressive 24-12 win over New Zealand in the Cup final on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. While the Springboks were locked in battle against Wales – and coming second best – the Blitzboks were at their rampaging best as they charged to a second successive Dubai title. Before this match, South Africa boasted a… Read more →
The Blitzboks will play New Zealand in the Cup final of the Dubai Sevens after beating Fiji 12-7 on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. The decider will take place at 17:33 SA time. Apart from a rusty performance against Uganda in their opening match, the Blitzboks had been in superb touch in Dubai. This knockout clash against Fiji was to be their toughest challenge so… Read more →
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne scored three self-converted tries in the last 10 minutes to guide Edinburgh to an emphatic 48-21 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. Edinburgh are currently fourth in the Pro14 Conference B standings, but it didn’t take long to show why they are such a powerhouse in European rugby. Playing in Port Elizabeth for the… Read more →
The Blitzboks claimed a comprehensive 28-0 win over Canada on Friday to end day one of the Dubai Sevens unbeaten. South Africa had earlier claimed wins over Uganda (19-10) and Kenya (48-5), while Canada had slumped to a 29-15 defeat against Kenya and battled to an unimpressive 22-17 win over Uganda. The Blitzboks seized control of the match from the outset. After a tremendously… Read more →
SA Rugby has confirmed the venues for the Springboks’ three-Test series against England next June. The matches will be played at Ellis Park on 9 June, Free State Stadium a week later, with the third Test at Newlands on the 23rd. Kick-off times are still to be confirmed. England last visited South Africa in 2012 when the Boks won the… Read more →
Rob du Preez produced two commanding performances against the team he will play for next season, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Former Kings centre Hadleigh Parkes will make his Test debut for Wales against the Springboks at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
